Domestic Violence Walk

Say No to Domestic and Family Violence

Zone 8 Walk to raise awareness of Domestic and Family 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.

When?

Late November or early December 2023 is the proposed Multi Nation Campaign of Action where we will conduct peaceful walks in our towns and 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.

Let’s get involved.

(Adapted from Rotary of Ballina-on-Richmond-District Governor Dave Harmond)

Combined Illawarra Clubs Walk on 25 November @ 10am

Illawarra Clubs will be walking from Fairy Meadow Surf Life Saving Club to Stuart Park. On completion of the walk there will be presentations on domestic violence by health care professionals, leaders in domestic violence and local police.

We will encourage the public to learn more about the impact of domestic violence on the community from local experts who will be displaying information.

In addition, we will have children's activities and room for families to picnic on the day. Please note this photo album is from March buts an example for 25 November.

Illawarra Photo Album March