Contributed by
Sherryl Gregory
MEMBERS of Maleny Rotary and Speak Up Now, along with other community members, walked in solidarity up Maple Street Maleny to step out for the Global 16 Days of Activism Against Gendered Violence. Val France from Speak Up Now said that as a community, we cannot remain silent. We must continue to demand stronger protections, greater accountability, and sustained investment in prevention. We must support survivors, challenge harmful attitudes, and work together to build cultures of respect and safety.
Domestic and family violence is not inevitable—it is preventable. Every voice raised, every action taken, brings us closer to a future where love never turns into violence, and where every home is a place of safety.’