Published on Monday, 8 May 2023 at 10:39:14 AM
TW: Please note, this text discusses family and domestic violence.
On Wednesday 10 May, the Hedland community will come together at the South Hedland Town Square for the Hedland Says No to Family and Domestic Violence march.
The march will tie in with Domestic Violence Prevention Month, which aims to spread community awareness of the social and personal impacts of domestic and family violence, as well as send the message that violence will not be tolerated in our communities.
The march has been organised by Hedland Family Violence Action Group (HFVAG), who are a committed group of government and non-government organisations whose aim is to prevent family and domestic violence in the Hedland region and support those affected by it.
Mayor Peter Carter has encouraged the community of Hedland to attend the march, in support of those who have been affected by domestic and family violence.
“We want people in our community to have positive experiences and healthy relationships. We need to stand up against family and domestic violence, and send a strong message to respect each other and themselves” Mayor Carter said.
“Domestic and family violence in our community is unacceptable. Everyone has the right to feel and be safe in their own homes, free from harm and without fear”.
A bus has been organised and is available for those unable to walk in the march.
Hedland Says No to Family Violence march is presented by Hedland Family Violence Action Group and supported by the Town of Port Hedland, Youth Involvement Council, Fortescue Metals Group, Hedland Women's Refuge, Australian Dad's Network, EPIC - Empowering People in Communities and Ngaarda Media.
Background:
Statistically in Australia, 1 in 6 women (17%) have experienced violence by a current or previous partner since the age of 15, and 1 in 16 men (6.1%) have experienced violence by a current or previous partner since the age of 15. On average one woman a week, and one man a month is killed by a current or former partner. (Australian Bureau of Statistics, Personal Safety 2023)
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