14 May 2021
Last week young women from Project O in Smithton and Wynyard were working with former Australian of the Year and domestic violence campaigner Rosie Batty to develop skills in advocacy and agency.
Project O is a primary prevention initiative which has run for six years in five states and territories, enabling young women to lead change in remote and disadvantaged communities affected by gender inequality and family violence.
Female mentors walk beside the young women, who develop new skills and contribute to their community, building confidence, resilience, leadership and agency as well as essential digital skills.
Last week young women from Project O in Circular Head and Wynyard participated in a roundtable discussion with Rosie, sharing their experiences of issues around gender stereotypes, youth mental health and tabling positive changes they would like to see in the future.