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The Orange Story

Daphne White launched the “Recognising Coercive Control” online toolkit on the 30th of November 2022, on day 6 of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence.  The launch was held in her home town of Geraldton, and there was a great turnout, with both in-person and virtual attendees.  The support for the toolkit has been positive, and it is encouraging to see the interest in raising awareness of this critical topic.

I have spent 2022 completing the research and content writing for the toolkit and website,  this was made possible through the Soroptimist Western Australia "Soroptimist Leadership Awards", the grant enabling me to research and complete the website and toolkit.  

The Orange Story website  is for professionals, practitioners and other support staff wanting to increase their knowledge and skills across domestic and family violence practice, so they can enhance practice quality and improve outcomes for clients in their work roles.

Daphne supports passionate people who work alongside women experiencing domestic and family violence - in a variety of sectors and settings. Increase your knowledge so you can update your professional skills in your current role or advance into a career in domestic and family violence.

You will be able to access learning content in a variety of areas that will build your skills in a range of practice areas, but not limited to:

  • Prevention of violence against women

  • Domestic and family violence responses and interventions

  • Child safety and domestic and family violence

  • High risk of harm topics (non-fatal strangulation, coercive controlling behaviour, intimate partner sexual violence)

  • Risk management and safety planning

  • Trauma informed practice in domestic and family violence

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Get involved,  change the statistics, help women become survivors not victims,  stop violence from happening in the first instance by changing people's attitudes and work towards respectful relationships.

Share these key messages on your socials for the 16 days, help raise awareness and restart the conversations.

  • "Harnessing technology's potential for good, we empower individuals to stand against online gender-based abuse."
  • "Technology should be safe for everyone. Let's promote digital respect and end gender-based abuse in the virtual realm."
  • "Together, we challenge the negative influence of technology and unite to create a world where everyone is treated with dignity, both online and offline."
  • "Technology can both amplify and silence voices. Let's ensure it's a tool for positive change, not a means of abuse."
  • "It's time to rewrite the narrative of online interactions. Join us in shifting digital conversations towards respect and equality."
  • "Your safety matters online. Learn how to protect yourself and others from gender-based abuse in the digital world."
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Programme Manual

The SISEAP Programme Team is pleased to introduce the updated Programme Manual (V2), a comprehensive "living resource" designed to empower our members and clubs in their mission to Educate, Empower, and Enable women and girls. This essential guide serves as a strategic roadmap, aligning our grassroots projects and advocacy efforts with both the Federation’s 8 Objectives—ranging from Education and Healthcare to Economic Empowerment and Disaster Relief—and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By providing clear frameworks for project management, reporting, and international advocacy, the manual ensures that every club's action is impactful, measurable, and contributes to our collective "Global Voice". Whether you are looking to develop a new project, apply for prestigious Best Practice Awards, or understand our consultative status at the United Nations, this manual offers the toolkits and insights needed to transform local action into global influence.

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Programme Annual Reports for 2025

Programme Convenor Donnell Davis and the Programme Committee are pleased to present their annual reports for the 2025 year.  

Please take the time to read the full report.

Celebrating Our Impact: 

The 2026 SISEAP Programme Annual Reports stand as a powerful testament to the collective dedication of our 129+ diverse, multi-faith, and intergenerational communities. As we reflect on 2025, we celebrate the rigorous work that has directly impacted the lives of 88,287 women and girls across our 13 countries. Our mission—to educate, empower, and enable, has been brought to life through 237 projects and 78 advocacy initiatives, contributing an estimated AUD $8.6 million in volunteer value to society.

The Vital Role of Committee Commitment and Reporting

The success documented in these reports is not accidental; it is the result of tireless commitment from our Programme Team and committee members. Their role is multifaceted and essential to our federation's integrity:

  • Strategic Alignment: Committee members ensure that grassroots actions align with the Federation’s objectives and all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring our local work resonates on a global stage.

  • Mentorship and Support: Team members have spent the year consulting with clubs, providing database training, and mentoring "Brilliant Future Fund" applicants to ensure project success and accurate reporting.

  • Maintaining International Status: Consistent and detailed reporting is not just administrative; it is vital to maintaining our consultative status with the United Nations (ECOSOC). This status allows us to shape global resolutions and advocate for national legislation that protects the rights of women and girls.

Involving Members in Advocacy and Programme Work

A core focus this year has been bridging the gap between local action and international advocacy. Committee members have worked hard to involve every Soroptimist in this mission through:

  • Educational Outreach: By organizing webinars on pressing issues like Coercive Control and Human Rights, the committee has provided members with the expertise needed to advocate effectively in their own regions.  

  • Collaborative Training: Initiatives such as the "Top Tip" in eSPAN and dedicated Zoom training sessions for clubs (such as those in New Zealand and Mongolia) have empowered members to navigate reporting systems and understand the nuances of advocacy.

  • Member Engagement: Through surveys like the "UN Summit for the Future," the team has helped members see the direct linkage between their club’s functions and the UN goals we deliver together

While we celebrate the service hours contributed by our members, we also recognize the challenge of under-reporting. We encourage all members to use these reports not just as a record of the past, but as a roadmap for the future. Every report submitted is a story told and a voice amplified for the women and girls we serve

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SISEAP Membership

Soroptimist International is a global movement of women, with members belonging to more than 3,000 clubs in 126 countries/territories, spread over 5 Federations