Rotary members from across the North Coast and Justine Elliot MP have launched the local Rotary 2025 ‘Say No to Domestic and Family Violence’ campaign in Tweed Heads.
Since 2018, Rotary in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands have been uniting to build awareness and education programmes to help communities identify, reduce, and stop physical Domestic Violence as part of the 16 Days of Activism.
16 Days of Activism
The United Nation’s international campaign 16 Days of Activism takes place each year from November 25 until December 10 – this is a global campaign to end gender-based violence and it aims to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.
Mrs Elliot says she was honoured to launch the local campaign in Tweed Heads alongside members from the Rotary Club of Ballina on Richmond, and other Rotarian members from across the North Coast.
A grassroots campaign
‘This grassroots campaign started in Ballina and is an excellent example of a community-led campaign that aims to encourage respectful relationships.
‘As part of this campaign Rotary clubs will be holding walks, runs, and bike rides to help make the voices of domestic violence survivors heard.
‘The 16 Days of Activism provides an important moment for us to reflect on the ways we can all work together, but of course this resolve must be year-round.’
Mrs Elliot says she wanted to acknowledge the hard work of Dave Harmon, Rotary Ballina Branch, and Rotary members for their hard work in the community. ‘As your local MP, I’m committed to keep working with everyone to end violence against women and children.’
For more information on Rotary events go to: rotarydownunder.org/events/16-days-of-activism.
If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, family, domestic, or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au.
If you are concerned about your behaviour or use of violence, you can contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit www.ntv.org.au.
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