Did you know that already this year 28 Australian women have been killed as a result of domestic and family violence? This is not someone else’s problem – we all have a part to play in preventing this scourge on our society. So, what can you do to help?
The combined Rotary Clubs of Mackay have collaborated with several other local organisations to take action. Our mission is clear and powerful. We aim to inspire values of respect and accountability – especially among young men.
We also aim to increase reports of domestic and family violence – empowering victims and bystanders to seek help and speak out – and we want to mobilise the Mackay region, to stand united against domestic and family violence.
The program is about spreading awareness in schools and the community. Some 600 purple T-shirts have been distributed across 12 high schools in the Mackay region, carrying messages of “No to Domestic and Family Violence” and “Yes to Respectful Relationships”. An additional 500 T-shirts are circulating throughout the broader Mackay community. We are encouraging Purple Fridays across all five Fridays in May to visibly reinforce our message.
The Betterment Project will engage Year 11 and 12 boys in all 12 local high schools during the second week of May. Magistrate Damian Dwyer will address 209 students at the Bravus Breakfast on Thursday, May 29, at Ocean International, equipping them with a message to bring back to their schools.
And finally, on Friday, May 30, Mackay Police have generously agreed to close Victoria Street for the "Respect in Every Step: March to End Domestic Violence". The march will lead to Bluewater Quay, where we will hear from key speakers, including Amanda Camm MP, Minister for Child Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, Mayor Greg Williamson, a police representative and an additional guest speaker. We expect 575 students and a total attendance of more than 1000 people from the community.
Join us, and let our community know that domestic and family violence will not be tolerated! To register, please go to rotarymackay.org.au/index.php/dv
Cr Belinda Hassan
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