Illumination for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Next on 25 Nov 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:59pmIllumination for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Overview
To mark the beginning of the 2026 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, the façade of Australian Parliament House in Canberra will be illuminated in orange.
The international campaign raises awareness of violence against women and girls and encourages action towards lasting change.
Orange is the international campaign colour, symbolising hope, optimism and a future free from violence against women and girls.
For more information on the campaign, please visit the website.
Dates
25 Nov 2026Australian Parliament House1 Parliament Drive, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Facilities
- Carpark
- Family Friendly
- Parents Room
- Public Toilet
- Restaurant
- Electric Vehicle Charging Point
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.