#itstartswithmen for Women and Girls to live a Life Free from violence

Let’s stand together and #ChangeTheStory for Women and Girls to live a Life Free from violence.

You are invited to:

White Ribbon Day

Saturday November 9, 2024

11am - 3pm

Mt Martha Uniting Church

109 Bay Rd, Mount Martha

It's in our control to end coercive control

Join us, as we Speak up and Raise awareness:

  • 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

White Ribbon Day is leading the change toward ending men’s violence against women.

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.

Hosted by Mt Martha Uniting Church

The Event Will:

  • 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

How You Can Help

  • Sponsor the event

  • Register now and attend this event

  • Donate Time and join our team of volunteers to contribute to the success of the event

  • Share the registration link on social media to raise awareness

  • Invite everyone in your community to attend

  • #WhiteRibbonDayMtMarthaUniting

Limited Numbers

Book your ticket now

Event Features: 

  • 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

For Queries:

Contact Ruth Stuettgen

0432 441 146

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What people say about this event

"The event was amazing and very informative."

"You've made such a big difference."

"It was wonderful, different, and eye-opening to have a panel of that calibre speak about their work."

"Well done; it was a great panel discussion and such a great turn-out."

"Felt safe.”

Names omitted to respect privacy.

Guest Speakers:

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

Event Organisers:

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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.

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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.

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Can't attend our event?

You can still help #ITSTARTSWITHMEN by making a donation.

our CAUSE of choice:

Your donations and any proceeds from this event will be sent to our chosen cause.

Women's Spirit Project

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.

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