16 Days of Activism - Financial Abuse Awareness Training with WIRE

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global annual campaign held from November 25 to December 10, dedicated to raising awareness of violence against women and girls as a fundamental human rights violation. The campaign calls on individuals, communities, and organisations around the world to come together, demand accountability, advocate for prevention, and foster a culture rooted in equality, safety, and respect for all.

As part of our 16 Days of Activism campaign, we're joined by Yihan Li and Kareena Horsman from WIRE to discuss the warning signs of financial abuse, strategies for building financial resilience, and how to access local services for support and recovery. WIRE is a leading centre for gender and economic equity in Australia.

Blue Sky Community Services is hosting a series of five live webinars featuring thought leaders and influential practitioners who are making a significant impact in this field.

Kareena Horsman
Information Advocate
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Kareena is part of the community team, providing general support and information, as well as referrals to individuals experiencing a broad range of issues.
Kareena also facilitates training on family violence and financial abuse, client communication skills and financial wellbeing.
"At WIRE, we recognise that economic equity is not just about income and wealth. It’s about power, control, and agency. It’s about having the ability to make decisions about one’s life, including decisions about work, money, and resources. It’s about having the freedom to pursue one’s goals and aspirations without being limited by economic constraints."

Yihan Li
Information Advocate
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Yihan is passionate about gender equity and has been working to support people with the lived experience of gender-based violence. Yihan brings her skills and experience in family violence primary prevention, responding to disclosures and fostering meaningful engagement when working alongside communities.

For more information, please contact Oonagh or Tessa at (02) 6651 1788 | SDO@bluesky.org.au