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.

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)

What's happening in 2024

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

When?

Late November or early December 2024 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

Rotary Club of Environment & Habitat

As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, Rotary has partnered with the City of Parramatta to support the Walk to Say No to Domestic Violence. Join us at Mays Hill Oval on 4 December and show your support.
 
According the President Barry Antees they are getting great traction with Council and social Media:
  • 27,000 people are viewing the Council Business EDM that features the march
  • We have a paid social post going live
  • Flyers will be distributed at Council facilities, and an article will be sent to all Council workers
  • Electronic Screens at Parramatta Railway and Parramatta Square featuring Rally and walk
  • After the eventt hey will be able to share the social media reach
Well done Rotary Club of Environment & Habitat!
 
See photos of the rally

Purple Friday 

We have managed to acquire 1000 (300 for Illawarra Clubs and 700 for the District clubs). Illawarra Clubs instigated this initiative through Escabags a local charity working to support victims of Domestic Violence.
 
You will be able to purchase T-Shirts for $8 through TryBooking -flyer attached. Buy your t-shirt/s now.
 
Wear these shirts to the activities you have planned in your local area and also during the two weeks of action (end of November and first 2 weeks of December). We also encourage you to wear the 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.

Illawarra Walk 30 November 2024 - postponed  until 2025

Unfortunately the planned Illawarra Rotary Clubs and local organisations to raise awareness of the impact of domestic violence in our community had to be cancelled due to rain.
 
In 2025  will walk from Kiama Black Beach and return to Kiama Black Beach. The walk is approximately 2.1 kilometres. There is an incline down for the start of the walk and uphill to the finish. A water station will be available halfway and toilets. A map of the of the walk is on the reverse side of the flyer.
 
On completion of the walk there will be presentations on the impact of domestic violence by leaders in domestic violence and by local police. Seating will be available and resources on domestic violence by local agencies. Updated flyer to be posted soon. Buy your t-shirt online
 

DV action in Padstow 24 November 

Padstow will be highlighting their support of the fight against Domestic Violence at a Bunnings Barbeque at Bunnings Padstow on Sunday 24 November. Bunnings are also in support of our support of our fight against domestic violence. Bankstown Police will be assisting on the day and will be promoting Rotary’s support against domestic violence. Also Bunnings Padstow are in support and will have some of the local community organizations involved.

The NSW Police will also be promoting recruitment for the NSW Police as this assists with the control of Domestic Violence in the Bankstown area.

Padstow Rotary will also be involved in any other Domestic Violence events organized by Rotary.