Last Friday saw up to 400 people gather in Heritage Park in Mullumbimby as the community came together to remember 23-year-old Ashleigh Grice.
Ashleigh died on Friday, 19 September in Mullumbimby. Her partner has been charged by police with murder (domestic violence). According to The Red Heart Campaign, the number of women lost to violence in 2025 is 52 and the number of children 18.
‘In Australia, intimate partner violence contributes to more death, disability, and illness in women aged 25 to 44 than any other preventable risk factor,’ according to Our Watch.
Women, children, and men came to Heritage Park with candles and flowers to sit in silent vigil in memory of Ashelgh and to stand together as a community against deaths as a result of domestic violence.
The flowers and candles were then laid at the feet of the fig tree with Ashleigh’s smiling photograph to honour her memory.
Fundraiser
A GoFundMe page has been orgaised to raise money in support of Ashleigh’s family.
‘The community has come to a standstill with the loss of 23-year-old Ashleigh. Her family bears the deepest pain – the loss of a beautiful soul, a loving daughter, and a cherished sister,’ states the GoFundMe page.
‘Ashleigh lit up every room she entered with her warmth, kindness, and radiant spirit. Her absence has left a silence that echoes through the hearts of all who knew her.
‘Let us come together not only in grief but in remembrance – to honour her life, her love, and her light.’
You can donate here: www.gofundme.com/f/donate-in-memory-of-ashleigh.
Help needed?
If you are experiencing DV call 1800RESPECT (1800 65 64 63) – it is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
In an emergency call 000.
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