You are invited to:
Saturday November 9, 2024
11am - 3pm
Mt Martha Uniting Church
109 Bay Rd, Mount Martha
It's in our control to end coercive control
To help prevent violence against women
To create a safer community free from family violence
Where healthy and respectful relationships are the norm
So we can live freely, without fear or threats from others
The vision is that all women should be able to live free from fear and violence.
In Australia this issue of men's violence against women is a nationwide crisis.
1 in 5 Australian women are reported to have experienced sexual violence
1 in 3 are reported to have experienced physical violence
Close to 1 woman a week dies at the hand of someone they know
And these are only the reported cases. How many more women are living in fear, too scared to come forward?
Behind every statistic is a story of pain, suffering, and loss. They are the stories of our sisters, daughters, mothers, or friends and they are the stories that must drive us to action.
This violence is preventable. We can end it by speaking out against it, by supporting victims, and by working to create a more respectful society.
Raise awareness of the issue and the resources that are available to victims and survivors
Rally the community together to collectively address women’s safety as an issue
Instigate conversations with residents and organisations in the area about ways to change attitudes, expectations and acceptable behaviours
Advise ways for you to actively participate in finding solutions
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Donate Time and join our team of volunteers to contribute to the success of the event
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#WhiteRibbonDayMtMarthaUniting
Engaging Guest Speakers who'll share their stories, insights, and expertise on building a violence-free future
Access to Local Support Services and resources dedicated to assisting survivors and promoting violence prevention
Light Lunch included
Names omitted to respect privacy.
Tracy Meyer
Detective Senior Sergeant Tracy MEYER has been a member of Victoria Police for nearly 40 years. She is currently the Work Unit Manager at the Somerville Family Violence Investigation Unit and responsible for the management of high-risk family violence incidents across Southern Metro Region 4 (Frankston and Mornington Peninsula PSA’s).
Councillor Despi O’Connor
Represents the Briars Ward of Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, has served as Mayor and is a teacher at Mt Martha Primary School.
Dr Catherine Baird
Catherine is Vice Chair of the Women's Spirit Project and an ardent advocate for inclusion, diversity, and cultivating workplaces and spaces where everyone can feel safe and thrive.
Sophie Panigirakis
Is the dedicated Service Delivery Manager at Women’s Community Shelters (WCS), where she plays a pivotal role in expanding the organisation’s reach and impact into Victoria.
Reverend Peter Wiltshire
Minister of Mt. Martha Uniting Church. His professional career includes Uniting Church School Chaplaincy, Values and Ethics Thinking Education Research. Peter's pastoral ministry specialises in the development of the whole person, the recovery of the Authentic Self and importantly, inclusive Faith community formation in service to the wider community.
Ruth Stuettgen
Executive Leadership Team Member and Chair of Pastoral Care at Mt Martha Uniting Church, past Policewoman and Teacher. As Coach, Speaker and Hypnotherapist, she organises women’s empowerment events.
Your donations and any proceeds from this event will be sent to our chosen cause.
The Women's Spirit Project is a grassroots, volunteer-led initiative which aims to inspire and empower women experiencing disadvantage to transform their lives through fitness, health and wellbeing activities.