The Bayside community gathered at the Reflection Garden at Mutch Park on Tuesday 30 April to offer support and remember those loved and lost to family and domestic violence.
The Hon. Jodie Harrison MP, Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors, Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault joined the Hon. Mark Daley MP for Maroubra, Attorney General; the Hon. Matt Thistlethwaite MP member for Kingsford Smith, Assistant Minister for Defence, Assistant Minister for Veterans' Affairs, and Assistant Minister for the Republic; the Mayor, and local Councillors to speak out against family and domestic violence.
Council also unveiled a new plaque in the Reflection Garden with inspirational words for reflection, healing and encouragement.
This Reflection Garden in Mutch Park was carefully designed by Council in collaboration with the Eastern Suburbs Domestic Violence network. It is symbolic of the journey of family and domestic violence survivors.
Bayside Council is committed to supporting organisations and initiatives to reduce and prevent cases of family and domestic violence in our local community.
Council Domestic and Family Violence Action Plan promotes participation in campaigns to raise awareness of domestic and family violence.
Council's Action Plan also aims to ensure Council venues are accessible at times that suit customers and that public spaces promote a safe environment.
Council also provides grant funding opportunities to organisations that support women and children to escape domestic violence and partners with organisations that work to reduce domestic violence within our community.
Mayor Saravinovski said:
"We in Bayside are not immune to tragedies relating to domestic violence. We must commit to helping put an end to such suffering and offer help and support to those experiencing family and domestic violence," Mayor Bill Saravinovski said.
More Information:
Support is available for those who may be distressed.
Phone Lifeline 13 11 14; Men's Referral Service 1300 776 491; Kids Helpline 1800 551 800; beyondblue 1300 224 636; 1800-RESPECT 1800 737 732; National Elder Abuse 1800 ELDERHelp (1800 353 374)
