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different categories, with an overall Gold Our Watch Award. Since 2019 there has been a single award, known as the Our Watch Award at the
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December 2018 surveyed 251 people across the country. Around 82 per cent of respondents said that they were familiar with the work done by Our Watch, and nearly 75 per cent reported that the "Change the story" framework had influenced their approach to primary prevention. Importantly, Our Watch
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joined Our Watch, and in their 2019–2022 action plan established a position in collaboration with the organisation, the Our Watch Senior
Advisor Tasmania. They have also committed to implementing the Our Watch "Workplace Equality and Respect Standards" across all government departments.
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reporting on all initiatives, and that it had partially met the other two: securing sufficient funding, and achieving recognition by international organisations as a leader in the field. It included nine recommendations to develop its future strategy.
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primary prevention in Australia and its evaluated programs have shown influence in changing attitudes". The report identified some key successes and areas to focus on in the future.
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423:Background Briefing
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