Expression of Interest - Our Watch Communities of Practice 2023-24

The Communities of Practice (CoPs) are aimed at building on and expanding the knowledge, skills and confidence of practitioners who have participated in Our Watch's Change the story training workshops (either full-day or half-day options). In a respectful and inclusive space, the CoPs aim to promote:


  • Connection and collaboration,
  • Continued peer-learning on topics related to the Change the story framework, and
  • Sharing and reflection on the enablers and barriers to primary prevention of violence practice.


The Communities of Practice will build on foundational, evidence-based knowledge to equip the prevention workforce with the tools and confidence to implement primary prevention actions in places they live, work, learn, socialise and play. Our Watch facilitators will coordinate and support an online CoP monthly, over four sessions. Each session will run for an hour and a half, with topics being guided by participants themselves.


Participation in either of these CoPs requires prior attendance at a Change the story training or a working knowledge of this framework.


Participants are required to attend all four sessions.


Sessions for the new and emerging community of practice will run on:


  • August 8, 2023, 1:00-2:30pm AEST
  • September 5, 2023, 1:00-2:30pm AEST
  • October 3, 2023, 1:00-2:30pm AEST
  • November 14, 2023, 1:00-2:30pm AEST


Sessions for the local government community of practice will run on:


  • July 27, 2023, 1-2:30pm AEST
  • September 26, 2023, 1-2:30pm AEST
  • November 22, 2023, 12-1:30pm AEST
  • February 13, 2024, 12-1:30pm AEST


Please note that daylight savings time will be in effect from October 1 2023 to April 7 2024, and note any changes to your local time accordingly.


Your expression of interest will be considered and we aim to advise you if you are successful at least a week prior to the first community of practice session.


You can find more information about who can participate in these communities of practice on our Training and Events page.

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Participation in either of these CoPs requires prior attendance at a Change the story training or a working knowledge of this framework.


The dates for the CoP for new and emerging practitioners are:


  • August 8 2023, 1-2:30pm AEST
  • September 5 2023, 1-2:30pm AEST
  • October 3 2023, 1-2:30pm AEST
  • November 14 2023, 1-2:30pm AEST

The dates for the CoP for local government settings are:


  • July 27 2023, 1-2:30pm AEST
  • September 26 2023, 1-2:30pm AEST
  • November 22 2023, 1-2:30pm AEST
  • February 13 2024, 1-2:30pm AEST

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This section is optional. Where comfortable, please tick any that apply to you.

Have you engaged in other Communities of Practice previously or currently?*

If you have been a participant in an Our Watch CoP, or any other type of CoP, please indicate here.


If you are returning from a previous Our Watch CoP, please email training@ourwatch.org.au rather than submit this form.

The following questions help us to accommodate your interests and learning needs in relation to the primary prevention of violence against women.

I have knowledge of primary prevention and already apply it to my role*

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I have knowledge of the four gendered drivers of violence against women*

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I am confident in implementing the essential actions to prevent violence against women*

Please rate your agreement with the above statement.

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Please select the 3 topics of most interest to you.

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Our communities of practice are popular and free. They are aimed at supporting and connecting people who have a working knowledge of primary prevention and the Change the story framework. Each program is capped to ensure a positive and collaborative experience. As such, we try to select participants from a diversity of settings, backgrounds and geographical locations.

If you are unsuccessful with applying for this community of practice, would you like to be added to a waitlist?*

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