Mildura Rural City Council is encouraging the community to stand together against family violence by taking part in its annual Community Walk Against Family Violence later this month.
Coinciding with White Ribbon Day, the event will be held on Friday 27 November and aims to raise awareness of family and gendered violence while demonstrating the community’s commitment to creating a safer future for women and children.
This year’s keynote speaker will be Chris Majid, a Senior Program Facilitator with Communicare’s Choose Change program, who works with men using violence to promote accountability, healthier relationships and safer communities.
Following Chris’s address, participants will walk from the Langtree Mall along Langtree Avenue to the Mildura riverfront lawns at Powerhouse Place.
The event will conclude with a free community barbecue, with local service providers hosting information stalls and displays highlighting support services available across the region.
Community members are encouraged to wear white and join the walk.
For more information about this year’s event, or to become involved, visit facebook.com/share/1MNwqDMKU9/
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