16 Days, 16 Stories
Funded by the State Library of Western Australia, 16 Days, 16 Stories is a courageous new collection of stories presented in solidarity with survivors of domestic violence, recorded by the Centre for Stories as part of its contribution to the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
This collaboration hopes to inform and challenge views on what violence looks like and who it might affect. Across 16 unique and powerful personal stories, we hear from both survivors and perpetrators of violence, service providers and frontline workers, and extend what we know about violence, intimacy and power. These stories consider the dark shadow of violence and imagine a powerful collective response. Domestic violence is everyone’s responsibility. Action starts with understanding.
Our deepest gratitude to the people who shared their stories. Thank you to Alphonse Balacky, Amber Williams, Carrie Smith, Catherine Eastman, Dawson Ruhl, Dorinda Cox, Esther Onek, Katrina Francis, Mari Sol, Mary Chetcuti, Rehab Ahemd, Roia Atmar, Sarah*, Sheree Lucas Neto, Tameka Brown and Tinashe La.
These stories were collected with the intention to best represent the complexities of diverse experiences of violence. We’re grateful for the opportunity to share new stories from migrant and First Nations women who have suffered from violence.
Content Warning: Please be advised that these stories contain themes of family and domestic violence that some listeners may find distressing. If you have been impacted by family or domestic violence and are in need of support, you can contact the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service.
*not her real name