Domestic Violence 2026

District 9675 'So No to Domestic Violence' 

Why?

In Australia, Domestic and Family Violence (DV) is disturbingly common. It is one of the drivers of homelessness among women, children and men. Domestic and Family Violence crosses all boundaries, race, age, financial status, education, sex and the suburb you may live in.

Many victims of Domestic and Family Violence will never report their experience. With many incidents unreported, Domestic, and Family Violence may be much worse than we think.

Let’s get involved!
 

What's happening in 2026

District 9675 is again involved in the Zone 8 Domestic Violence Campaign.

When?

Late November or early December 2025 is the Multi Nation Campaign of Action where we will conduct peaceful walks in our towns & cities. This may not suit all Rotary Clubs, so alternatively we suggest you may like to hold a Bike Ride, Swim, Run or a Dinner.
 
Imagine over 1300 Rotary Clubs in our Zone with over 30,000 Rotarians combining with Government Agencies, Sporting Groups, Schools, other Service Clubs and Community members to be the voice of innocent victims and survivors of Domestic and Family Violence. Let’s be the voice of change.
 
Send details of your walk to Julie Collareda (jcollareda@gmail.com) for posting on the website.
Links to resources

Illawarra Bunnings BBQ  28 November 2025 

This year we have joined up with NSW Police to have a Bunnings BBQ across NSW on 28 November to raise awareness of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) and raise funds for our projects. 
 
There will be a Bunnings BBQ at Kembla Grange with Dapto, Fairy Meadow and Wollongong Clubs working together with Illawarra Local Area Command. Also at Bellambi, Corrimal Rotary will be rasing awareness on the day with Wollongong Local Area Command.
 
There are other sites happening across the District. Updates soon!
 

Rotary Club of Environment and Habitat  

The Club has organised a walk on 19 December from 12pm-2pm. Mays Hill Oval to Parramatta Square.

 For enquiries or further information, please contact 
Barry Antees
0413 880 267
barryantees@gmail.com

Donate your old mobile phone – it could save a life

That old phone sitting in your drawer could become a lifeline for someone experiencing domestic and family violence.

DV Safe Phone is an Australian charity that collects unwanted mobile phones, resets and tests them, and then gives them away free. Each phone goes out with a charger and, where possible, a new SIM card. The phones are handed out through a trusted national network of frontline services, including police stations, hospitals, refuges and safe houses. For someone in danger, a safe phone is a way to call for help, reach support services and stay connected to the people who care about them.
Phones of any age or condition are welcome, along with old charging cords. 

One small act. One old phone. One person safer. For more details go to DV Safe Phone
 
Barry Antees and David Guilliame are running the projects in Parramatta and the Illawarra. Contact them for more information.
 
Barry Antees
0413 880 267
barryantees@gmail.com
 
David Guilliame
0401 465 898
 

Purple Friday 

 We encourage the wearing of purple t-shirts every Friday-making "Purple Friday" an important way of raising awareness of the impact of domestic violence on our communities.
 
Further get your local organisations and schools to be involved - this can have an important impact on raising awareness and starting conversations.
 
We have some t-shirts left for $8. 
Contact
Julie Collareda
0416120201