Last year\, 4\,865 family violence inciden ts were recorded in Greater Geelong. Over the past 10 years in Australia\, an average of one woman a week has been killed in the context of family v iolence. As at 20 March 2024\, 19 women have already tragically lost their lives to family violence.
\nYou are invited to a very important con versation about family violence in our own community. \;
\nThe G eelong Candlelight Vigil is a call to action to speak up\, lift the veil o f silence that surrounds domestic and family violence\, and reach out for support if experiencing violence.
\nAs part of this Vigil we will as k event attendees to join us to grieve\, \;share messages of hope\, an d ensure that we \;never \;forget the people behind the statistics . \;Attendees will be encouraged to light a candle and honour the memo ry of those lost as a result of domestic or family violence.
\nPrese nted by Meli and The Sexual Assault &\; Family Violence Centre\, we wel come members of the community to hear from Simone O&rsquo\;Brien (pictured )\, a family violence survivor and activist. The forum will also include a panel of expert local speakers sharing how your workforce can learn\, nav igate\, prevent and support staff.
\nIf you need any assistance in order to participate in this event\, please contact \;events@grlc.vic. gov.au \;at least two weeks prior to the event date.
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