Walk Against Violence Everyone!
- 60 crosses will be carried to signify women and children who have lost their lives to domestic and family violence this year.
- The crosses will be planted at the gardens followed by a minutes noise because we will not remain silent about domestic violence.
The crosses will be planted at the gardens followed by a minutes noise because we will not remain silent about domestic violence.
Please join us and SAY NO TO VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY meet at Kisses Lagoon at 11.15 for 11.30 to join the walk to Littleton Gardens
The concept of “non-violence” and “peaceful communities” will be demonstrated by floating lanterns in remembrance of victims of domestic violence. The event will be held as part of 16 days of activism to stop violence, which encompasses White Ribbon Day and World Peace Day.
This is an initiative of The Bega Valley Domestic and Sexual Violence Committee. For more information please contact Gabrielle Powell 6492 1367.
Thursday 8 December 2016
Saying no to violence
Bega District News
SAYING NO: Representatives from Staying Home Leaving Violence Tahnee Austin and Caroline Long hold coasters that aim to raise awareness of domestic violence.
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White Ribbon Day Public Forum at BVSC
A Public Forum to raise awareness of the issue of violence against women will be held on Wednesday 23 November 2016 from 12.30pm at Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre.
The Forum will include presentations from Council’s Brighter Futures, South East Women and Children’s Service (SEWACS) and the Staying Home Leaving Violence Programs.
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic violence you can ring the Domestic Violence Line for help on 1800 656 463 (TTY 1800 671 442) 24 hours, seven days a week.
Monday 21 November 2016
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