White Ribbon is Australia’s only national, male-led campaign to end men’s violence against women. White Ribbon Day is today, November 25.
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NEWCASTLE: A domestic assault is reported in the Hunter every three hours and an abused woman will return to her violent partner an average of seven times before she leaves him. Across Australia, one woman will die every week at the hands of a current or former partner.
But if the statistics and facts do not appear damning enough, consider the victims groups detailing what they claim is a form of terrorism which is costing lives as the abuse continues to go unreported. Read on
‘‘It should be called intimate terrorism because that is what it is, a form of terrorism where the level of violence and abuse in so many of these relationships is worse than violence by a stranger."
- Victims of Crime Assistance League executive director Robyn Cotterell-Jones
WAGGA WAGGA: The city's residents are being asked to unite and march in solidarity against domestic violence. Tuesday's White Ribbon Day will be marked in the city with a march starting at the southern end of Baylis Street at 10am.
GRIFFITH: Real men aren't afraid to wear high heels. Especially if it means they are raising awareness for an important cause when they do.
PORT MACQUARIE: Sandra Sheridan has been at the frontline of domestic violence assistance for more than 15 years. The Mid Coast Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service coordinator helps hundreds of women subjected to attacks.
NOWRA: Duncan Nisbet is a local White Ribbon ambassador and has been for many years. Each year he helps organise community events highlighting the need to stop violence towards women.
TENTERFIELD: Community groups are urging locals to continue their stand against domestic violence in the lead up to White Ribbon Day on November 25.
TAREE: The rescue service is lending its support to White Ribbon, Australia's only national, male-led campaign to end men's violence against women. The Taree rescue service promoted awareness of the social issue by covering one of their fire trucks with white ribbons.
TAMWORTH: Though she had been tangled in a web of manipulative abuse at the hands of her former partner, Kate* counts herself as one of the lucky ones. She was able to get out, and she hasn’t looked back.
INVERELL: Tuesday is White Ribbon Day, a national campaign to engage men and boys to swear an oath against the violence toward women, and stand as ambassadors in their community against the crime. Thursday will see Inverell take to the streets in the annual Anti-Violence march.
WOLLONGONG: It is difficult for Barbara to reconcile the carefree skater boy she fell in love with, with the angry, violent man that boy became. They met at 16 and made their home together in the Illawarra when they were still teenagers. Life changed.
GOULBURN: And despite the sometimes rugged nature of the sport, rugby players in Goulburn to advocate for non-violent relationships. Check the video ...
BALLARAT: Courier reporter David Jeans was invited to join the Family Violence Unit for a typical shift on a Saturday morning to experience the issue firsthand.
"When the sun is out and the weather is fine, some people use it as an excuse for a leisurely drink with friends. But for family violence victims it could mean the eruption of an alcohol-fuelled perpetrator, according to police."
WARRNAMBOOL: A plethora of political candidates have signed up to the national day to stop violence against women in a show of multi-party support.
ARARAT: A community barbecue and a chance to add your hand to Ararat's White Ribbon banner are just some of the free activities Ararat can take part in Tuesday for White Ribbon Day - the United Nations International Day for the elimination of violence against women.
WIMMERA: The community banded together on Friday to take a stand against violence against women and children. More than 200 people marched from Horsham Aquatic Centre to May Park during the city's annual White Ribbon Walk Against Violence.
PORT LINCOLN: Domestic violence is something Warren Clements sees a lot of through his role at Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Services so he did not hesitate to become a White Ribbon Ambassador.
WHYALLA: Community members can show their support in taking a stance against violence against women by joining in a walk and family fun day coordinated by Whyalla Agencies Promoting Safe Families.
PORT PIRIE: 'Sarah' is a young, vibrant woman, with a terrible secret. From the age of about 17 she suffered domestic violence inflicted by her partner who was several years older.
VICTOR HARBOR: The Fleurieu Violence Against Women Collaboration (FVAWC) has organised the march down Ocean Street, Victor Harbor, to help raise awareness to end men's violence against women.
BURNIE: A Burnie psychologist has spoken out about abuse, saying that as a community we need to "stamp this out and protect the vulnerable, regardless of who they are".
BUSSELTON: Breaking the silence on abuse is not easy, but one person aims to do so through education and awareness. New South Wales resident Marie Louise has embarked on a Flight for Voice journey around Australia.
