Events

The DV:2650 project has an embedded history in the Wagga Wagga & Surrounds. Here is a history of the events we have held in the past.

2025

Tarang Chawla Keynote

2024

"My Sister's Legacy: Reimagining Masculinity, Preventing Violence'

In this keynote address, Tarang Chawla shares his deeply personal journey—from the devastating loss of his sister to his work as a national advocate for ending gender-based violence. With honesty and hope, Tarang invites our community to explore how rigid expectations of being a man can fuel harm—and how reimagining what it means to be a man can lead to safer, more connected communities for all. This is a story of grief, resilience, and the power of all men to be part of the solution.

Location

Wagga Wagga City Library

Year
2025

Men’s Leadership Forum

DV:2650 hosted the Men’s Leadership Forum, a male-only forum focused on the role men play in the primary prevention of domestic and family violence.

The event brought together over 100 male leaders, including representatives from local, state and federal government, Indigenous Elders, and community leaders, demonstrating strong cross-sector commitment to prevention and respectful leadership.

The Forum featured expert speakers Adam Blanch, Dave Kramer, and Rhys Cummins, sharing insights on trauma, behaviour change, lived experience and men’s mental health.

The Forum directly informed the establishment of the Men’s Consultation Group, which continues this work through ongoing learning, collaboration and locally led action.

Key Stakeholders

Mawang Gaway Elders, Mayor Dallas Tout, Dr Joe McGirr MP, Hon Michael McCormack MP

Year
2024

She Is Not Your Rehab

In collaboration with The Cockatoo Initiative, DV:2650 was proud to host She Is Not Your Rehab, a powerful series of events focused on accountability, healing, and the prevention of domestic and family violence.

The program centred on a keynote presentation delivered to over 200 community members at the Riverina Playhouse, creating space for honest conversation about trauma, masculinity, responsibility, and the role communities play in ending violence.

Alongside the public event, the visit included:

  • Three high school talks, engaging young people in age-appropriate conversations about respect, emotions, and healthy relationships

  • A session at the Juvenile Justice Centre, supporting early intervention and reflection

  • A specialised workshop with domestic violence support workers, providing space for shared learning, reflection, and sector-based discussion

Together, these events strengthened local conversations around prevention, accountability, and healing, reinforcing the importance of working across education, justice, community, and specialist services to create lasting change.

Location

  • CSU Riverina Playhouse

  • Juvenile Justice Centre

  • Indie School

  • Junee High School

  • Kooringal High School

Year
2025

Past Campaigns

We Do Respect. Do You?

We do Respect is a campaign designed to empower individuals, to speak up when they see or hear disrespectful and inappropriate behaviour.

Client
Wagga Wagga City Council

Year
2018-2020

No More Silence

In collaboration with the Wagga Domestic Violence Laison Committee, Wagga Womens Health Centre and Sisters Housing Enterprise, Wagga Wagga City Council says NO MORE SILENCE about domestic and family violence.

Client
Wagga Wagga City Council

Year
Current