Domestic family violence vigils throughout Qld ahead of Listen Connect Reflect conference reminder everybody can help prevent trauma
Candle lighting vigils are being held throughout Queensland today for the National Day to Remember those who have died as a result of family and domestic violence as details of a national conference in Brisbane are released.
Vigils are also being held in Toowoomba, Townsville, Maroochydore, Bowen, Ipswich, Middle Park, Bundaberg, Airlie Beach, Cunnamulla, and throughout the Torres Strait including Thursday Island, Saibai, Boigu, Mer, Masig, Iama, Poruma, Warraber, Mabuyag, Badu Islands and St Pauls and Kubin.
“The candle lighting vigil today is about remembering those who have died as a result of family and domestic violence,” says Micah Projects CEO Karyn Walsh. “It’s a time for all of us to join with families, friends and those who have known and been part of the lives people who have died. Everybody can play a part in raising awareness as well as preventing domestic and family violence.
"We would like as many people as possible to be part of the National Day to Remember. Domestic and family violence is an issue the whole community needs to be involved in acknowledging and addressing. It is difficult because of the hurt, pain and intensely personal reality of this violence. If we are to tackle the issue the whole community needs to be involved and looking at what needs to be done to actively prevent and stop it,” says Karyn.
The Listen Connect Reflect ending violence against women and children conference will also be held in South Bank in a fortnight at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on May 12 and 13. “The Listen Connect Reflect conference will show that domestic and family violence, poverty, housing, health and justice are all closely connected,” says Micah Projects CEO Karyn Walsh.
“Domestic and family violence won’t end until we address poverty and other issues that are the results of poverty. It takes all of us to make this happen. All members of the public, no matter where you work, are welcome to come for either or both days of Listen Connect Reflect. It’s about getting everybody involved, whatever area of work you’re involved in. It’s the only way we’re ever going to reduce and end domestic and family violence,” says Karyn.
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