2007 Date |
Area |
Time |
Event |
Venue |
Contact details |
31 October |
Western Sydney |
4-8pm |
Reclaim the Night - An amazingly successful (described as “best ever”) Reclaim the Night event was held with speakers, entertainment and stalls. Event had a safe & dynamic atmosphere with strong participation of both young women and young men. |
Carrington Square,
Katoomba
Blue Mountains |
Helloise,
Access and Advocacy Worker, Blue Mountains Women’s Health Centre
47825133 |
November |
Gloucester |
tba |
Banners in the main street |
|
Contact: Kim Lawrence |
November |
Manning (Taree) |
day |
Anti DV Banners/Flags |
Victoria Street,
Taree |
Suzie West, GTCC |
4-26 November |
Port Macquarie
/ Hastings |
Library Hours |
Art Exhibition |
Port Macquarie Town Library |
Angela Walsh 6588-2615 |
9 November |
Port Macquarie
/ Hastings |
6pm |
Reclaim the Nite – Movie Premier
“SHAME” (first time to screen in NSW) |
The Boat House,
Port Macquarie |
Angela Walsh 6588-2615 |
9-10 November
& 5-6 December |
Western Sydney |
- |
Highway Banner: Penrith Region Say No to Domestic Violence on the Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, Kingswood Campus fence at the corner of Great Western Highway and O’Connell St, Kingswood |
Kingswood |
Lynne Whale, Sydney West Health
9834 0500 |
14 November |
Port Macquarie
/ Hastings |
TBA |
“Real Men” Campaign Pub launch |
TBA |
Angela Walsh 6588-2615 |
18 November |
Far North
Coast
Northern Rivers |
tba |
Cabbage Tree Island Family Day
Stopping Violence in the Community
|
Cabbage Tree Island |
Nancy Walke
Bunjum Aboriginal Cooperative Limited
6686 5644 |
19 November |
Port Macquarie
/ Hastings |
TBA |
Port Macquarie Hastings DV Committee Website Launch |
Port Macquarie Town Library |
Angela Walsh 6588-2615 |
19-30 November |
Tamworth |
ongoing |
Media releases and talkback radio |
- |
Trish Kearton
Ph: 6768 4607 / 0402 894 313 |
20 November |
Hunter Region |
11am -1pm |
Launch of Women’s Wisdom Group Work Program |
Cathedral Function Centre
841 Hunter St
Newcastle |
Emma Bullen
4935 8100
Emma.Bullen@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au |
21 Nov - 10 Dec |
Western Sydney |
|
Distribution of ribbons and info at Windsor Police Station, Windsor Court House, Hawkesbury District Hospital |
Windsor Police Station,
Windsor Court House, Hawkesbury District Hospital |
Kelley Griffin 4588 5618 |
21 November |
Hunter Region |
9.30-10.15am
12.00-12.45pm |
Eastlake DV Committee
Sponsoring
Yarramundi Kids
Puppet show
an DV education kit will be presented to both Schools |
K-6 Swansea Public School
Windale Public School
K-6 |
Not open to the public
Julieanne Fleming
4940 8766
Julieanne_Fleming-Eltis@clc.net.au
The Eastlake DVC will present |
22 November |
Illawarra |
6pm |
16 Men with 16 Ways |
Wollongong Mall Amphitheatre |
Fran Crittle ph 4222 8444
francesca.crittle@community.nsw.gov.au |
23 November |
Coffs Harbour |
12:30 |
White Ribbon Day Luncheon |
ICC, Coffs Harbour |
Pam Townsend, 6648-5800 |
23 November |
Southern NSW |
10am-2pm |
Goulburn DV Committee White Ribbon stall |
Argyle Mall, Goulburn |
Contact Gerry Orkin 0405 772 883, gerry.orkin@community.nsw.gov.au |
23 November |
Far North Coast
- Cross Borders
|
7am (Qld) |
White Ribbon Day
Breakfast
Tweed Police LAC
Guest speaker:
Michael Searle
CEO
Gold Coast Titans |
Currumbin Bird Sanctuary |
S/C Sharon Boulton
07 55 360999 |
23 November |
Kempsey |
11-2 |
White Ribbon Day Event – Giant White Ribbons roaming the streets of Kempsey CBD. Distribution of free ribbons in the CBD |
Kempsey Main business districts |
Michael Foxwell, Many Rivers Family Violence Legal Service |
23 November |
Bathurst |
7:30 pm to 10 pm |
Voices Against Violence Family Concert
Sydney Street Choir supported by local choirs and bands
Tickets $10 Concessions available |
Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
William Street |
Ticketek |
23 November |
Hunter |
7am - 9am |
White Ribbon Day Breakfast
Speakers:
Brian Smith – Coach Newcastle Knights NRL
Phil Cleary - Author and broadcaster - Former Indept Aust MP, VFA champion footballer and coach. Phil went on to fight for legal justice for his murdered sister Vicki, and has written many articles and two books over the years, - about men who kill their ex-partners and other issues of violence against women |
West Leagues Club
Hobart Rd
New Lambton |
Jillian Meyers-Brittain
phone: 4927 8799 / 0409 929 852
jillian.meyers-brittain@community.nsw.gov.au
Bryce Gaudry
0407 290 715
Bookings
West’s Help desk
4935 1200 |
23 November |
Pagewood,
Sydney |
10am - 2pm |
White Ribbon Day event at Westfield Eastgardens, Bunnerong Rd, Pagewood
Launched by Luke Ricketson and staffed by agencies and male high school students from the Eastern Suburbs.
Featuring agency displays, issuing White Ribbons and children’s activities. |
Westfield Eastgardens,
Bunnerong Rd,
Pagewood |
Vicki Johnston
9667 4664 or manager@thedeli.org.au |
23 November |
Far North Coast
– Cross Border |
7am
(Qld) |
White Ribbon Day
Breakfast
Tweed Police LAC
Guest speaker:
Michael Searle, CEO
Gold Coast Titans |
Currumbin Bird Sanctuary |
S/C Sharon Boulton
07 55 360999 |
23 November |
Western Sydney |
10am–2pm |
IDEVAW - Police Band, Information Stalls, LACr welcomes, Mayoral Speech, motivational speaker, entertainment |
Church Street Mall,
Parramatta |
Nalika Padmasena 9689 3044
Rugmini 9354 1646 |
Ongoing |
Narrabri |
Ongoing |
Healthy Relationship Training in Schools |
Narrabri
Wee Waa
Boggabri |
Marie Tann
6792 4423 |
23 November |
Narrabri |
Day |
White Ribbon Day stall |
Main Street |
Marie Tann
6792 4423 |
23-30 November |
Narrabri |
|
Small communities roadshow
White ribbons and resources stall |
Wee waa
Boggabri
Pilliga
Gwabegar |
Marie Tann
6792 4423 |
23 November |
Western Sydney |
Day |
White Ribbon Day
- distribution of white ribbons, bookmarks |
Seven Hills,
Rail Station |
Kylie Druett, Blacktown Women & Girls Health Centre kylie@womensandgirls.org.au |
23 November |
Western Sydney |
Day |
White Ribbon Day
- distribution of white ribbons, bookmarks |
Dawson’s Mall,
Mount Druitt |
Teresa Wilkinson, Family Violence Team
Teresa.wilkinson@community.nsw.gov.au |
23 November |
Western Sydney |
Day |
White Ribbon Day
- distribution of white ribbons, bookmarks |
Emerton Shops |
Debbie Mills, Department of
Housing
debbie.mills@housing.nsw.gov.au |
23 November |
South Eastern NSW |
10am-2pm |
Goulburn DV Committee White Ribbon stall |
Argyle Mall,Goulburn |
Gerry Orkin 0405 772 883
gerry.orkin@community.nsw.gov.au |
23 November |
Western Sydney |
Day |
White Ribbon Day
- distribution of white ribbons, bookmarks |
Nepean Area |
Rhonda Venables, DVLO 4733 9899 |
23 November |
Western Sydney |
Day |
White Ribbon Day
- distribution of white ribbons, bookmarks |
Blacktown Bunnings |
Kylie Druett, Blacktown Women & Girls Health Centre kylie@womensandgirls.org.au |
23 November |
Gunnedah |
10am to 12 noon |
White Ribbon Stalls |
Main Street of Gunnedah |
Robyn Gallen
Ph: 6742 1515 |
23 November |
Moree |
|
White Ribbon Stalls
-also supply ribbons to agencies and communities in Moree LGA |
- |
Pattie Woods
6752 3944 |
Ongoing |
Moree |
|
Healthy Relationship and Anti-Bullying Training |
Moree |
Pattie Woods
6752 3944 |
23 November |
Tamworth |
10am to 12 noon |
White Ribbon Stalls |
Ray Walsh House |
Trish Kearton
Ph: 6768 4607 / 0402 894 313 |
23 November |
Tamworth |
10am to 12 noon |
White Ribbon Stalls |
Post Office |
Trish Kearton
Ph: 6768 4607 / 0402 894 313 |
23 November |
Bankstown |
3pm |
White Ribbon Event with young men saying NO to Violence Against Women. Performances include rappers DJs break dancing |
Old Town Plaza |
Tim Caroll 9793 8324
Lyn Alcock 8713 7700 |
23-30 November |
Moree |
|
Media releases and talkback radio |
- |
Pattie Woods
6752 3944 |
25 November |
DAY |
INTERNATIONAL |
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (White Ribbon Day) |
www.whiteribbonday.org.au |
Julie McKay
9453 1811
admin@ whiteribbonday.org.au |
25-29 November |
Wingecarribee |
|
Launch Drink Coaster Campaign with anti-violence messages and distribution of 30,000 coasters |
2 Major Clubs
2 Hotels |
Nikki McAddo
48621122 |
25-29 November |
Wingecarribee |
|
White Ribbon Campaign targeting Blue Circle Cement at Berrima and local High Schools and churches |
local High Schools and churches |
Nikki McAddo
48621122 |
25-29 November |
Wingecarribee |
|
White Ribbon Display at local libraries in Mittagong, Bowral and Moss Vale |
local libraries |
Nikki McAddo
48621122 |
23 November
to 10 December |
Far North Coast
Northern Rivers |
|
A number of community events across the Clarence Valley engaging with community to spread message of Stopping Violence Against Women
Market Square stall inviting community to be part of making positive messages about women’s safety through quilt making
Letterbox drop of 2008 calendar to community members - providing information about resources and support services for women in situations of domestic violence |
Grafton
Maclean
Yamba
Iluka
|
Clarence River Women’s Refuge & Outreach Services Inc
02 66 424955 |
25 November |
Illawarra |
11am 1pm |
White Ribbon Day Festival |
Kiama Court House
and grounds |
 Neil Langstaff ph: 4232 1014
Fran Crittle ph 4222 8444
francesca.crittle@community.nsw.gov.au |
25 November
to 10 Dec. |
Central Coast |
Day |
White Ribbons |
Venues across the coast |
Leanne Livens
43235524 |
25 November
to 10 December |
Far North Coast
Northern Rivers |
tba |
Cabbage Tree Island Family Day
Stopping Violence in the Community
Exhibition: Young Women & Safety
|
Byron Bay
tba |
Belle Arnold
Byron Youth Activities Centre
02 6685 5775 |
25 November
to 10 Dec. |
Nambucca Shire |
|
No to Family Violence Flags |
Flags flying at town entrances and exits
"Nambucca Valley says NO
to Violence in Families” |
Carmel Gleeson
Nominated Spokesperson for the
NVFVAG Carmel_Gleeson@agd.nsw.gov.au |
25 November
to 10 Dec. |
Central Coast |
Day |
Banners - Together we can stop violence against women and children |
Woy Woy railway station
Kariong – Pacific Highway
Wyong |
Pete Jones
4352 3850 |
25 November
to 10 Dec. |
Far North Coast
Northern Rivers |
tba |
Community awareness through Media: articles for community papers;
posters displayed in retail businesses and service outlets in town and outlying areas.
|
Kyogle LGA |
Margo Rutledge
CPO
Kyogle Council
02 6632 1611 |
25 November
to 10 Dec. |
Far North Coast
Northern Rivers |
tba |
Display Violence Prevention Banners made by young women as part of Flagging Concerns and Nimbin Safe Women’s Project
and: Nimbin Women’s Dinner |
Lismore
Specific venue tbc |
Lizette Twisleton
Lismore & District Women’s Health Centre Inc.
02 66 219800 |
25 November
to 10 Dec. |
Central Coast |
Day |
Voices of Wisdom
Art Displays and postcards of messages for young people, families and communities about respect, health relationships and alternatives to violence |
TBA
Two venues |
Debbie Catt
43401052 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
25 November |
Illawarra |
|
White Ribbon Day Festival |
Kiama Court House
and grounds |
Fran Crittle ph 4222 8444
francesca.crittle@community.nsw.gov.au |
25 November |
Western Sydney |
Day |
Information stall |
Stanhope Village
Shopping Centre, |
Melanie Trail
Quakers Hill Family Centre
Ph 9626 6620 |
25 November |
Western Sydney |
10am – 2pm |
Distribution of white ribbons, bookmarks |
Stanhope Gardens Shops
Melanie Trail
Quakers Hill Family Centre |
Melanie.trail@wesleymission.org.au |
25 November to
10 December |
Taree |
Day |
Flying of the Domestic Violence Awareness Street Banners |
Victoria Street,
Taree |
|
25 November to
10 December |
Far North Coast
Northern Rivers |
tba |
Exhibition
Young Women & Safety |
Byron Bay
tba |
Belle Arnold
Byron Youth Activities Centre
02 6685 5775 |
25 November to
10 December |
Far North Coast
Northern Rivers |
|
Community awareness through Media: articles for community papers;
posters displayed in retail businesses and service outlets in town and outlying areas |
Kyogle LGA |
Margo Rutledge
CPO
Kyogle Council
02 6632 1611 |
25 November to
10 December |
Hunter Region |
Day |
The Newcastle Women's Collective will be holding:
Daily cake and info stalls with men wearing 'Men can Stop Rape' and 'Women have the right to feel safe' t-shirts.
workshops over the 16 days including women's self defence, community response to sexual assault and petitions to create more safety measures for women on campus. |
Callaghan University |
Heather Easton
Women's Officer NUSA
Heather.Easton@studentmail.newcastle.edu.au |
Date TBA |
Hunter Region |
TBA |
Cessnock Anti Violence Network
Safe at Home survey and launch |
TBA |
Jane Hodgson
Jane.Hodgson@education.nsw.gov.au
Ph: 4990 9354
Mb 0428 263 854 |
26 November |
Forbes |
12 noon |
“Paint the Town White” White balloons are being distributed around the town and there's a BBQ lunch followed by Bingo, with a violence prevention theme, at 12 noon |
The Amaroo Shed, Cnr Ooma and Orange Roads Forbes. |
Phone contact: Donna Bliss or Patti Hart 6851 5111.Yoorana Gunya Family Violence Healing Service |
26 November |
Liverpool |
10am-2pm |
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Stalls, guest speakers, entertainment and children’s activities. |
Macquarie Street Mall |
Lynne 9822 2565 |
26 November |
Western Sydney |
All day |
DV Count Day - All community service providers in Auburn are being asked to count the number of people using their service who are affected by domestic violence, to be collated into an overall figure. |
Auburn |
Contact; Paul Harkin, pharkin@barnardos.org.au |
26 November |
Hunter |
10.00am-11.00am |
White Ribbon Morning Tea |
3rd Floor, Harker Building, Wallsend Hospital Campus
Open to men employees of Wallsend Campus |
Coral Berry 4924 6333
Coral.Berry@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au |
26 November |
South Eastern NSW
- Bateman's Bay |
11am |
16 Men with 16 Ways, White Ribbon Day launch |
Stocklands Mall, Batemans Bay |
Janeene Michelle 02 4472 0099
mich1jan@police.nsw.gov.au |
26 November |
Tamworth |
10am to 12 noon |
White Ribbon Stalls |
K Mart Plaza |
Tanya Rogers
Ph: 6762 0959 |
26 November |
Armidale |
Day |
Craft activity for children cutting out paper flowers and butterfiles. Each will have one attribute of a constructive relationship, and be attached to a tree in the Mall. |
Armidale Mall |
Jude Harvey Nelson
6772 5911 |
26 November |
Armidale |
Ongoing |
Healthy Relationships Training in schools |
|
Jude Harvey Nelson
6772 5911 |
26 November |
Central Coast |
Day |
Student workshop to stop domestic violence |
Narara Valley High School |
Sara Boyd-McCarley
0401764914 |
26 November |
Western Sydney |
|
White Ribbon Day at Railway Stations - the Blue Mountains CAVAA (Coalition Against Violence and Abuse) Group plan to distribute 500 ribbons and cards at Railway Stations in the Mountains. Men in the Men’s Movement are being invited to assist with this initiative. |
Blue Mountains |
Karen Tuxford 47825133
Blue Mountains Women's Health Centre |
26 November |
Hunter Region |
7am-9am |
White Ribbon Breakfast for Businesses and Community leaders |
Maitland Art Gallery |
Kristen Swan
kristens@mailtland.nsw.gov.au |
26 November |
Sydney |
5:30pm
6pm-7.30pm panel |
Read brochure
International Women's Development Agency
Panel discussion:
Strategies for ending violence against women: community, national and international perspectives |
Mitchell Theatre, level 1
Sydney Mechanics'
School of Arts
280 Pitt St Sydney |
ph:1300 661 812
iwda@iwda.org.au
by Wed. 21 November |
26 November |
South Eastern NSW |
11am |
16 Men with 16 Ways,White Ribbon Day launch |
Stocklands Mall,BatemansBay |
Janeene Michelle
02 4472 0099
mich1jan@police.nsw.gov.au
|
27 November |
Western Sydney |
8am - 10am |
White Ribbon Day & 16 Days Walk Wise Day of Action - Walk Wise Day of Action (SPYNS (South Penrith Youth & Neighbourhood Service) involving the Nepean Domestic Violence Network, and Penrith City Council Safety Committee to promote Walk Wise Practices following 2 separate attempts to take young women walking in the area into cars against their will. Service information and white ribbons will be available. |
St Marys Railway Station |
Laura Williams 47 215 024
Youth Resource and Development
SPYNS Inc |
27 November |
Central Coast |
9am - 2pm |
16 days information and interactive stalls |
Lakehaven Shopping Centre |
Seanne
43932383 |
27 November |
Hunter Region |
9am - 3pm |
Respectful Relationships Education for year 11 students
|
Callahan College
Jesmond Campus |
Jillian Meyers-Brittain
4927 8799/ 0409 929 852
jillian.meyers-brittain@community.nsw.gov.au
& Lisa Mason 4924 6333
Lisa.Mason@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au |
27 November |
Macquarie Fields |
8:30am-10am |
‘Walk Against Gender Violence’ and breakfast BBQ |
Guise Public School |
Brogan 9605 6933
Tricia 9605 9278 |
27 November |
Cecil Hills |
9:30-10:30 |
Closed Event
Respectful Relationship Workshop |
Cecil Hills High School |
Betty Green
Bernadette 0402 894 322 |
TBA |
Far West NSW |
TBA |
Indigenous Women’s Inner Healing Wall Hanging and afternoon tea |
Menindee |
Contact: Sherree Tester, Senior Regional Strategies Officer - Violence Prevention. Ph:80801303 sherree.tester@community.nsw.gov.au |
28 November |
Lakemba |
9:30am-12:30pm |
Safe Families workshop for workers who work with CALD communities |
Muslim Women’s Association |
Bernadette 0402 894 322 |
28 November |
Campbelltown |
6:30pm |
Taking Action To Stop Violence Against Women
ZONTA Dinner Function.
Guest Speakers include; Dr Lesley Laing, Faculty of Education & Social Work, University of Sydney will speak to Enhancing Collaboration between Domestic Violence and Mental Health Services and
Superintendent Rodney Smith’s, Commander Executive Support Group, Commissioners Inspectorate, NSW Police will speak about improving police responses for victims of DV and reducing impacts on victims |
The Barn Restaurant
12 Queen St, Campbelltown |
Lorraine 46254940/0419600944
Yvonne 9605 6051
June 9605 7007 |
28 November |
Tamworth |
10am to 12 noon |
White Ribbon Stalls |
Big W |
Tanya Rogers
6762 0959 |
28 November |
Far West NSW |
11am and lunchtime |
Community March and Community BBQ to raise awareness of violence against women |
Wilcannia Park |
Contact: Sherree Tester, Ph:80801303 sherree.tester@community.nsw.gov.au |
28 November |
Western Sydney |
2:30-4:30pm |
Strathfield DV Expo |
Strathfield Town Square |
Contact: Hong Ong, ong1seo@police.nsw.gov.au |
28 November |
Somersby,
Central Coast |
8.30am - 4.5pm
$145 |
4th Annual Central Coast Connexions Conference
3 Dimensions of Violence Abuse & Neglect – family law, culture and practice issues |
Linton Gardens,
Somersby,
Central Coast |
VAN Services 4320 2865 or ealsop@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au |
28 November |
South West Sydney |
|
Domestic Violence Prevention Dinner |
|
Zonta Club of Macarthur Ph (02) 9605 1180 |
28 November |
Northern Sydney |
7pm |
Men U Nite Against VAW |
Steyne Hotel Manly |
Jennifer Huxley Ph 9976 8020 |
28 November |
Central Coast |
9am – 4.30pm |
Connexions Conference 2007
Three dimensions of VAN – family law, culture and practice issues |
Linton Gardens Somersby |
Estelle Alsop
43202106 |
28 November |
Central Coast |
Day |
CC Practice Exchange Journal 2006 to be launched at the Central Coast Connexions Conference |
Ettalong Beach Club |
Deb Tipper
43534688 |
TBA |
Central Coast |
9am – 2pm |
16 days information and interactive stalls |
Kincumber Shopping Village |
Paula O’Brien
43692355 |
29 November |
Port Macquarie
/ Hastings |
Day |
White Ribbon Day Street Stall
|
Horton Street,
Port Macquarie |
|
29 November |
Gloucester |
Day |
White Ribbon Day – Volunteers giving out free ribbons on main street |
|
Contact: Kim Lawrence |
29 November |
Western Sydney |
8.30 am – 1pm |
Western Sydney Regional DV Forum - keynote speaker Danny Blay of No to Violence Project, Victoria; Presentation of innovative projects by local DV committees; Networking |
At Blacktown RSL
(2nd Ave ) FREE parking |
RSVP: Paul Harkin 9646 2770 or pharkin@barnardos.org.au before 16 November |
29 November |
Taree |
1am - 2pm |
16 Days of Activism Community Festival Day - Including: Jumping Castle; Face Painting; Clowns; Free Show Bags and BBQ; Ask a DV Specialist; Information and Brochures. All of community welcome. |
Fotheringham Park,
Taree |
|
29 November |
Northern Sydney |
6pm |
North Sydney VAW Film and Book Festival |
Film and guest speaker Orpheum Theatre,
Cremorne, $15 / $10 concession includes entry and light refreshments, Promotional flier |
Amy David ( LNS DV Committee)
Ph 9411 7728 |
30 November |
Manning (Taree) |
11am to 3pm |
Community Event
Fotheringham Park, Taree |
|
Suzie West, GTCC |
30 November |
Macquarie Fields |
|
Community Event
Film and BBQ |
Mallee Rose Cottage |
Lorna 9829 7230 |
30 November |
Kempsey |
7pm |
WOW (Women on Wheels) Film Festival - 8 short films written and directed by women. |
Gladstone Gallery, Kempsey |
Contact: Maria Reason Ph: 6563 1479 |
30 November |
Leichardt,
Sydney |
9am - 3pm |
Domestic Violence information stall and show bags |
Market Town,
Leichardt |
Sandra Katbay 95607788 |
30 November |
Sydney |
11am |
Violence Against Women Awards ceremony |
Sydney |
April Pham
Ph 02 9716 2967 |
30 November |
Western Sydney |
Day |
White Ribbon Day & 16 Days Community Breakfast - planned (to be confirmed) School Event: Community Breakfast at for school community and parents. White ribbons will be part of this activity. |
Lawson Public School |
Lyn Bevington, MOCS (Mountains Outreach Community Service) 4758 6811 |
November-
December |
Auburn &
Strathfield |
TBC |
The Greater Metro Domestic Violence Action Group (GMDVAG) is made up of representatives from both the Auburn and Strathfield LGA’s.
GMDVAG is currently developing a DV awareness program that will provide ethno-specific workshops to parents of primary school students and will seek their involvement through children’s participation in a drawing/colouring in competition with the theme of “happy families”.
An exhibition of the artworks will be launched at both councils in November and December.
|
TBC |
Contact the Ethnic Communities Liaison Officer at Auburn Police on 9646 8686 |
1 December |
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World AIDS Day |
|
Go to website >> |
1 December |
Hunter Region |
Time TBA |
Community awareness Day
Information stall and free BBQ |
Stockland Greeenhills
Shopping Centre |
Kristen Swan
kristens@maitland.nsw.gov.au |
1 December |
Western Sydney |
10am 3:00pm |
Afghan Community Safety Forum |
Auburn Town Hall |
Contact: Rahat Chowdhury, Auburn Migrant Resource Centre, rahat@amrc.org.au |
1 December |
Villawood |
11am-2pm |
Celebrate Healthy Relationships in our Lives.
-guest speakers, lots of entertainment, sausage sizzle and free entertainment for the whole family |
Villawood Family Park |
Jo 9724 3807 |
2 December |
Far North Coast
Northern Rivers |
|
VAW
Sexual Assault Prevention
Surfboards in the Sand |
Lennox Head |
Ballina DV Committee
c/- Mary Willis ph 0427102636 |
2 December |
Far North Coast
Northern Rivers |
All Day |
VAW
Sexual Assault Prevention
Sufboards in the Sand |
Lennox Head |
Ballina DV Committee
c/- Mary Willis 0427102636 |
3 December |
Southern NSW |
11am |
Launch of the Goulburn DV Court Support Scheme. An initiative of the Goulburn DV Committee, NSW Police and local agencies |
Gardens of Goulburn Court House, Motengue Street Goulburn |
Contact: Gerry Orkin 0405 772 883, gerry.orkin@community.nsw.gov.au |
3 December |
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|
International Day of People with a Disability |
|
Go to website >> |
3 December |
South EasternNSW |
11am |
Launch of the Goulburn DV CourtSupport Scheme. An initiative of the Goulburn DV Committee,NSW Police and local agencies |
Gardens of Goulburn CourtHouse,Motengue StreetGoulburn |
Gerry Orkin 0405 772 883
gerry.orkin@community.nsw.gov.au
|
4 December |
Northern Sydney |
6pm |
MISS Manly
Acknowledgement night |
Manly Council |
c/-Jennifer Huxley Ph (02) 9976 8020 |
4 December |
Far North Coast
Northern Rivers |
7am |
White Ribbon Breakfast for
retail businesses, business women,
service clubs, church groups to network and provide practical ways to listen to and support victims of domestic violence and sexual assault |
Casino
RSM |
Sam
Mid Richmond DV Committee Family Support Service
02 6662 6792 |
4 December |
Nambucca Shire |
12 noon |
Luncheon |
Macksville RSL Club
|
Nambucca Valley
Family Violence
Group
Carmel Gleeson Carmel_Gleeson@agd.nsw.gov.au |
4 December |
Glen Innes |
10am to 3pm |
Resource and memory flowers Stalls, manned by Volunteers, Police, Refuge, Community Health, DOCS |
Grey Street |
Simon Carry
Ph: 6732 1682
Louise Morley
Ph: 6739 0100 |
4 December |
Gloucester |
Day |
Street Stall |
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Contact: Kim Lawrence |
4-6 December |
Port Macquarie
/ Kempsey
/ Taree |
tba |
“Making Messages” Art Camp |
Venue: Scotts Head |
Angela Walsh 6588-2615 |
5 December |
Far North Coast
Northern Rivers |
6pm |
4th Annual Nimbin Women’s Safety
Dinner
Nimbin |
Nimbin |
Nimbin DV Committee
c/- Mary Willis 0427102636 |
5 December |
Far North Coast
Northern Rivers |
6pm |
4th Annual Nimbin Women’s Safety
Dinner
Nimbin |
Nimbin |
Nimbin DV Committee
c/- Mary Willis ph 0427102636 |
5 December |
Hunter Region |
9.30am- 11.30am |
Yarramundi Kids
Puppet show |
Lake Macquarie
Fair Shopping Centre |
Julieanne Fleming
4940 8766
Julieanne_Fleming-Eltis@clc.net.au |
5 December |
Inverell |
|
Celebrating Women Day
Fashion parade/entertainment/guest speakers/catered.
Rainbow of Hope March |
TBC |
Dot Cattel
Ph: 6721 0855 |
5 December |
Hunter |
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Jenny’s Place
White Ribbon Distribution |
Hunter Street Mall |
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5 December |
Campbelltown |
|
Safe Families Workshop for workers who work with CALD communities |
Macarthur Diversity Services Inc |
Bernadette Fleeton 0402 894 322 |
6 December |
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Montreal Massacre Anniversary
In 1989 fourteen female engineering students were shot dead and many more were wounded by a young man who believed women where encroaching on male territory. This brutal act triggered the creation of the White Ribbon campaign, a global initiative by Canadian men. |
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6 December |
Inverell |
Day |
Community Services Expo/White ribbon stalls |
Vivian/Byron Streets to Court House (list day) |
Dot Cattel
Ph: 6710 855 |
6 December |
Cabramatta |
11am-2pm |
Take Action to Stop Violence Against Women
BBQ |
Freedom Plaza |
Kristie Barker 9725 8960 |
6 December |
Northern Sydney |
6pm |
North Sydney VAW Film and Book Festival |
Roseville Theatre, Roseville
-film and guest speaker
$15 / $10 concession
(incl. entry and light refreshments)
Promotional flyer |
Josie Gregory
(WDVCAS Hornsby)
Ph 9488 2475 |
6 December |
Central Coast |
Afternoon
and evening |
16 days information and interactive stalls |
The Entrance
Shopping Centre |
Jennifer Miller
43512391
Wendy Gain
43401585 |
6 December |
Western Sydney |
10.30am-12noon |
16 Days of Activism - Wimlah Open Day for Community Workers in order to showcase Wimlah’s activities for the year. This will include a display of some of the artwork that Wimlah clients (women & children) have done. |
Wimlah |
Chris Sinclair 4782 9158 |
6 December |
Western Sydney |
2 pm – 7 pm |
Family Fun Day for Stop DV Day & 16 Days of Activism
Stop Domestic Violence Day - art competition theme for children’s Interpretation of 'Safe and Happy Families'
Information stalls, police band, face painting, animal petting zoo, hair braiding, volunteer rescue association, kids activities, henna tattooing, jumping castle, santa in a fire truck, and more.
Also: Penrith School Kids Art Competition |
Penrith
The green space
Joan Sutherland Performing
Arts Centre
& Westfields Shopping Centre |
Rebekah 4731 5098
at Penrith Mt Druitt Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme |
6 December |
Central Coast |
TBA |
Safe beds for Pets – Central Coast Launch |
TBA |
Kaye Spicer
43046941 |
6 December |
Western Sydney |
1:30pm - 4:30pm |
Screening of the movie ‘Provoked’ (by Jag Mundhra) and for a discussion after. Promotional flier |
Granville youth community recreation centre
3a memorial drive, Granville |
Immigrant Women’s Speakout Association of NSW and Young NESB Women (02) 9635 8022
www.speakout.org.au |
7 December |
Hunter |
|
Cessnock Anti Violence Network
Safe at Home Project launch. |
15 000 surveys will be sent out to each household of the Cessnock LGA. |
Jane Hodgson
P: 4990 9354
Mb 0428 263 854
Jane.Hodgson@education.nsw.gov.au |
7 December |
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NSW Stop Domestic Violence Day |
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Go to website >> |
7 December |
Western Sydney |
9am – 12pm |
Stop DV Day - For those who are working with
Families experiencing Family/Domestic Violence in the Mt Druitt Area.
Free event, but registering in essential
For catering purposes. |
Mt Druitt Workers Club |
Nicole Chadszinow cpld@fwtdp.org.au
Any questions please contact on
02 9620 6172 or 0439 048 443. |
7 December |
Broken Hill |
Day |
NSW Stop Domestic Violence Day - Broken Hill Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention Legal Service Open Day
Family Violence Prevention Legal Service is having a morning tea and chat to help bridge the unknown gaps that surround violence againist women. Outlining what the service offers with respect to legal advice, counselling, casework and community development issues. |
Broken Hill |
Julieann Hall
Justice of the Peace NSW
Mobile 0429675787 |
7 December |
Hunter Region |
10am |
Toronto & Waratah Domestic Violence Committee
Stop Domestic Violence Day Flower Ceremony |
Toronto Foreshore
(near Rotunda) |
Tracey McKeown
4940 8766
Tracey_McKeown@clc.net.au |
7 December |
Hunter Region |
11am - 2pm |
Newcastle Domestic Violence Committee Picnic
Respect, Acknowledge and Honour: A Journey out of domestic violence
Children’s activities, speakers, information, stalls, other activities and free BBQ. |
Civic Park
King Street
Newcastle.
(Wet weather:
The Foreshore) |
Therese Quinn
quinnth@missionaustralia.com.au
P: 4962 3607
F: 4962 5850
M: 0447 250 767 |
7 December |
Bondi Junction,
Sydney |
10am - 2pm |
Stop DV Day display |
Bondi Junction Mall,
Bondi Junction |
Kate Daley
Phone: 8382 1940 |
7 December |
Hillsdale,
Sydney |
10am - 2pm |
Stop DV Day display |
Southpoint
Shopping Centre,
Bunnerong Rd,
Hillsdale |
Vicki Johnson
The Deli Women & Children's Centre
(02) 9667 4664 |
7 December |
Northern Sydney |
9am – 2pm |
NSW Stop Domestic Violence Day
Information stalls |
Chatswood
Hornsby
Ryde |
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8 December |
Tamworth |
6pm to Midnight |
Stop DV Day Dinner/Ball
Tamworth and Tenterfield LDVC |
Blazes Auditorium
West Leagues Club
Phillip Street, Tamworth
(activity of both Tamworth and Tenterfield LDVC) |
Trish Kearton
Ph: 67684607 / 0402894313
Brooke Spokes
Ph: 6767 4757 |
8 December |
Tenterfield |
6pm to Midnight |
Stop DV Dinner/Ball |
Joining with Tamworth LDVC
Blazes Auditorium
West Leagues Club
Phillip Street, Tamworth |
Trish Kearton
Ph: 67684607 / 0402894313
Brooke Spokes
Ph: 6767 4757 |
10 December |
Fairfield |
10am |
Launch Sweet Pain DVD resource examining the experiences of Domestic Violence within recently arrived African communities, 'Sweet Pain' is a locally produced short drama which follows the social upheavals experienced by an African family settling in Western Sydney |
Fairfield City Council |
Amera 9725 0868 |
10 December |
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International Human Rights Day |
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Go to website >> |
10 December |
Hunter Region |
7pm – 9pm |
Human Rights
Violence Against Women is a Human Rights Issue
|
Newcastle City Hall |
Barry Lee: barry@attractiveminds.com |
10 December
to 4 January
(or 7 Jan.) |
Western Sydney |
Day |
Highway Banner Display 16 Days of Activism and Beyond
Highway Banner: Penrith Region Say No to Domestic Violence Mamre Rd Bridge over M4 Freeway, St Marys, Westbound, to follow 16 Days and to cover the Christmas and New Year Periods, the latter being associated in past years with a higher incidence of domestic/family violence. |
Nepean Region
M4 bridge Mamre Rd,
St Marys westbound |
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10 December |
Western Sydney |
Day |
16 Days of Activism - CALD working group of the VAW Regional Reference Group Blue Mountains, Penrith and Hawkesbury LGAs are planning to screen an Indian movie
'Provoked', based on true story about DV.
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Blue Mountains,
Venue tbc |
After 1.12.07: Anoop Johar,
4720 2400
or earlier Rugmini 9354 1646 |
