Event details
Friday, 28 November 2025, 10:00am
Birrarung Marr (Upper Terrace), Melbourne
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In Victoria, the Walk Against Family Violence is an important event during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence – a global campaign for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.
By joining the Walk you can take action to prevent family violence and violence against women and stand in solidarity with people who've experienced violence.
The event will commence at 10:00am at Birrarung Marr (Upper Terrace).This is earlier than previous years, to minimise potential discomfort and health risks of hot weather. We will walk together to Treasury Gardens (approximately 700 metres), where we will hear from a lineup of powerful speakers.
You are invited to stay in the Gardens after the formalities finish to enjoy a picnic lunch. There will be food trucks, entertainment, market stalls and a positive atmosphere!
People of all genders are welcome. Bring your workmates, friends, family, chosen family – and even your dogs! Wear orange if you can, bring a water bottle, and don’t forget colourful signs and banners.
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Route map and access key
The Walk will begin at Birrarung Marr Hilltop (Birrarung Marr, Upper Terrace) and end at Treasury Gardens. This is the same route as the 2024 Walk.
Find site maps, schedules, and more information to help you prepare for the event in the Walk Against Family Violence access key.
Share the details
Available soon: Download posters and social media tiles to help let your workmates, network, friends and family know about the Walk.
Walks Against Family Violence elsewhere in Victoria
If you can’t get along to the Melbourne CBD event, you can walk, wheel or share your thoughts from home on social media. You could even plan an event in your local town or community. Check the 16 Days of Activism Community Calendar (hosted by Safe and Equal) to find the details of Walks and other events.
We need all Victorians to help create a future where we are all safe, equal and respected.
Tell us why you're walking
Tag Respect Victoria on your socials to let us know why you’re walking, using the hashtags #WAFV2025 and #WhyWeWalk.
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Frequently asked questions
The Walk is an annual event in the Melbourne CBD. It is a key event during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, a global initiative dedicated to preventing and eradicating violence against women and girls.
By joining the Walk in solidarity with people who have experienced violence, you can take action to prevent family violence and violence against women.
In 2025, the Walk Against Family Violence will be held on Friday, November 28.
The event will commence at 10:00am at Birrarung Marr (Upper Terrace). This is earlier than previous years, to minimise potential discomfort and health risks of hot weather.
This year, the Walk against Family Violence will be held in Melbourne's CBD, commencing at Birrarung Marr (Upper Terrace) with a short introduction and safety briefing. We will walk together to Treasury Gardens (approximately 700 metres), where we will hear from a lineup of powerful speakers. This is the same route as the 2024 Walk.
The speeches and entertainment will all take place in Treasury Gardens this year, to provide a shadier and more comfortable experience.
You are invited to stay in the Gardens after the formalities finish to enjoy a picnic lunch. There will be food trucks, entertainment, market stalls and a positive atmosphere!
No, just join us on the day! Subscribe to our mailing list for any information updates and reminders.
Respect Victoria merchandise is not available to purchase as we are aiming to reduce our environmental impact. However, we will be giving out a limited amount of branded orange hats on the day, on a first-come-first-served basis!
Of course! Furry friends are always welcome. Please note that the City of Melbourne requires dogs to be leashed in all public areas of the municipality. The 2024 Walk had approximately 8,500 attendees, so please use your judgement as to whether it is appropriate for your pet.
Respect Victoria will not take responsibility for pets on the day of the Walk.
Yes, however there we do anticipate a large crowd, with approximately 8,500 attendees walking in 2023. We ask that you please use your judgement as to whether it is appropriate for members of your family depending on their needs.
Alongside our suppliers, we are working to ensure the Walk will be as accessible as possible. Check the Walk Against Family Violence access key for more details. If you have questions about accessibility that are not answered in the access key, please email contact@respectvictoria.vic.gov.au.
We have a lineup of powerful and engaging speakers and performances planned. Subscribe to our mailing list to receive updates on the speakers, closer to the event.
