Sunshine Coast Council and Centacare are calling on local community to stand together, marking Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month in May with a number of local activities, including a candlelight vigil and march on May 1.
Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Rosanna Natoli said there was no place for violence on our Sunshine Coast.
“Take a stand against violence and show your support this May by standing in solidarity to end all forms of violence,” Mayor Natoli said.
“This year’s theme is Hear Their Voices – Speak Up for Women and Children.
“The candlelight vigil is a chance to remember those who have lost their lives to domestic and family violence,” Mayor Natoli said.
The march and vigil act as a reminder that the community have a role to play in ending violence against women and children. Attendees are encouraged to ‘Help Hear Their Voices’ by wearing a ribbon to raise awareness about safety and wellbeing of women and children.
The candlelight vigil will be held at Cotton Tree Park, The Esplanade, Maroochydore at 5.30pm. Prior to this, the community is invited to join the march to the vigil site. It starts at the corner of Cornmeal Parade and Horton Parade Maroochydore. Please gather from 5pm for a 5.10pm start.
DV Safe Phone will be in attendance at the vigil and residents are encouraged to bring and donate any spare or unused phones they have lying around at home.
DV Safe Phone collects, repurposes and gifts mobile phones to victims of domestic violence.
Join Sunshine Coast Libraries from May 2 –14 for 7 One Billon Stars paper star weaving workshops.
One Billion Stars encourages communities around the world to weave stars as symbols of hope, courage and solidarity to end all forms of violence.
Register for free on Council’s website.
