9640 District Governor Dave Harmon
SAY NO TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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.
1 in 6 women and 1 in 16 men have experienced physical or sexual violence by a current or former partner. Alarmingly, on average 1 woman a week and 1 man a month is killed by a current or former partner. (AIHW, Family Domestic and Sexual Violence Australia 2018)
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.
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.
This year's multi national Domestic Violence Campaign was launched at Parliament House on 15th November 2023.
Despite the rain on Saturday 25th November, the Walk again Domestic Violence went ahead with a good contingent of Corrimal Rotarians and friends taking part. The walk was led by DG Tonia Barnes and Julie Collareda and was organised as a combined Illawarra clubs event to raise awareness against domestic violence. The walk started at Fairy Meadow surf club car park and ended at Stuart Park.
After the walk there was a series of speakers. AG Margaret Uitterlinden did an excellent job as MC. DG Tonia spoke of the role of Rotary and the partnership with the NSW Police and future initiatives. Kirrily Dear talked about her organisation "Run against Violence", which has a focus on gender-based violence. Stacy Jane touched emotions, relating her personal story of domestic violence and how that led her to starting Escabags.
It was a very successful event and hopefully will lead to conversations and change.
