Slip those walking shoes on and show your support for the elimination of domestic violence by taking part in the 2017 White Ribbon Coastal Walk from Lighthouse Beach to Town Green on November 26.
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In its 9th year, the walk is a way for people in the community to take part in a very public demonstration of support, standing up to family and domestic violence.
Ahlia Westaway-Griffiths, program and community education officer, for the Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Service, said the community event has been well attended in past years, and hopes the support continues.
“The White Ribbon Coastal Walk is a fantastic way for people living in domestic violence situations to see overwhelming community support, in such a positive way.
“Being in a violent situation is often very isolating and we have women come to us and say that people don’t or won’t take them seriously, but for them to see such a public display of support can be very beneficial.
“Often times women can be afraid that when they do make contact with someone they will be laughed at, so the event is a way to show women who may be in a domestic violence situation that there are people who are willing to listen when they find their voice, and are ready,” Ms Westaway-Griffiths said.
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The 2017 White Ribbon Coastal Walk is on Sunday, November 26 with walkers raising awareness for White Ribbon Day – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
The free community event consists of a coastal walk from either Lighthouse Beach starting at 8am, 9am from Flynns Beach or 10am from Town Beach Kiosk to conclude at Town Green in Port Macquarie.
Registration forms are essential and can found at Liberty Cottage, 155 Gordon Street or at SNAP, 110 William Street or online here with applications closing on November 24.
