Community members came together today (Friday 28 November 2025) to take a united stand against family and domestic violence in Mosman's fourth annual Walk for Women.
With representation from Mosman Council, NSW Police, Lifeline, Taronga Zoo, Rotary Club of Mosman, and local domestic and family violence support services, more than 100 people joined the walk in and around Rawson Oval.
It follows the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November and comes during a global 16 Days of Activism campaign.
Mosman Mayor Ann Marie Kimber said the walk was a small but significant way that the community could demonstrate solidarity.
"Violence against women is an abhorrent issue worldwide and across Australia. No community is immune, including here in Mosman," she said.
"In taking the Walk for Women, we aim to send a message that what is still happening in so many homes and communities is unacceptable. There is so much more work that governments and communities need to do towards prevention and to foster support for services, from those working on the frontline to others looking at behavioural change across generations.
"The event here in Mosman is about highlighting what is happening, what is needed and adding our community's voice to the global collective."
Attendees gathered after the walk to hear from guest speakers. They included Andrew Ward, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of mental health charity Head Above Water, who shared insights to his organisation's work in helping boys to make the connection between the male stereotype, and the impact it can have on themselves and others. This is important in helping to reduce the number of domestic violence acts and to improve the mental health and wellness of those impacted.
Lower North Shore Domestic & Family Violence Network Co-Chair Sue Spencer said initiatives such as Walk for Women were an ideal way to raise awareness about domestic and family violence in the community.
"It allows people to show their support and to encourage others to become involved. It's also an opportunity to share resources about support services, not only for those who are experiencing abuse but their families and friends as well."
North Shore Police Area Command domestic violence supervisor Sergeant Larissa Ryan spoke of measures undertaken in the last twelve months to better protect victims of domestic and family violence.
