THE Upper Hunter Domestic Violence Committee has organised an event to help raise awareness and much-needed funds to support White Ribbon Australia’s work to end men’s violence against women.
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The White Ribbon Breakfast will take place at the Singleton Youth Venue, corner of Bathurst and Pitt streets, on Monday, November 28, at 8am.
Residents are invited to the barbecue to raise awareness of domestic violence issues within Singleton Local Government Area (LGA).
The funds collected through gold coin donations will support primary prevention initiatives in schools, workplaces and the broader community.
Young people have created artworks as part of awareness raising activities, and the artworks will be displayed at the Youth Venue.
“Violence against women is at epidemic proportions,” Singleton Family Support manager Lindsay Rutherford said.
“Devastatingly, over 12 months, on average, one woman is killed every week in Australia as a result of intimate partner violence.
“Murder is at the pointy end of a broad spectrum of violence against women.
“A spectrum that encompasses financial, verbal, emotional, psychological, physical and sexual abuse, as well as workplace harassment.
“They all form part of a devastating cycle of violence.
“And the women lost are not just statistics – they are wives, mothers, daughters, grand-daughters, sisters, aunts, nieces, friends and colleagues.
“Most importantly, they are people, and the impact of the violence perpetrated against them is widespread and long-standing.”
Ms Rutherford said violence against women was never a private issue.
“We are holding this event to help break the silence around violence, to raise awareness of the issue as well as funds to support work to bring violence against women to an end,” she said.
“We want people to know that it is violence against women is unacceptable, it is never the victim’s fault, help is always available and if you see something you should definitely say something.
“People need to know that they can make a difference; bringing an end to men’s violence against women will take a whole of community approach.”
Those who wish to support the critical work of White Ribbon Australia in the prevention of men’s violence against women can also make a tax deductible donation at www.whiteribbon.org.au/donate
Alternatively, they may host their own White Ribbon event to raise awareness in the community as well as funds to support primary prevention initiatives.
Events can be registered at www.whiteribbon.org.au/events
If you are experiencing violence or suspect someone else is, contact 1800 RESPECT for advice and support.
In an emergency, phone the police on 000.