Bayside Council is once again supporting the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence campaign, that runs every year from 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day.
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence campaign is an opportunity to revitalize commitments to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls.
This year the campaign is running under the theme: UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All.
Council supports the campaign each year to increase awareness and understanding of the impact domestic & family violence has on our community.
Council's annual community Walk Against Family and Domestic Violence will be on Friday 5 December at 7:30am starting at the Ramsgate Life Saving Club.
Council is also running a series of workshops to support the campaign.
Know Your rights and Stay safe
A free online community information session with guest speakers from NSW Ageing and Disability Commission on Tuesday 25 November at 12:30pm - 1.30pm. Livestream webinar link provided on registration.
Know Your rights and Stay safe
A free community session with speakers from the Seniors Rights Service, the Ageing and
Disability Abuse Helpline, and local domestic violence support services at the Alf Kay Community Centre on Wednesday 10 December, Alf Kay Community Centre.
Community Bystander Forum
Facilitated by the Women's and Girls Emergency Centre (WAGEC) participants will learn how to be effective bystanders and take part in ending domestic and family violence on Wednesday 10 December 5.30pm -7.30pm, Rockdale Town Hall.
1800RESPECT is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.
Mayor Edward McDougall said
"Bayside Council is committed to eliminating family and domestic violence while fostering a safe environment for everyone in our community. I encourage everyone, regardless of age or background, to walk with me and my fellow Councillors against Family and Domestic Violence," Mayor Edward McDougall said.
