16 Days of Activism Challenge - Running to end domestic violence

What will it take? Here are some ideas.

How are you feeling? I am angry and heart broken. The instances of violence in our community continue. I plan to turn my despair into action by writing to my local members. If you’re looking for an avenue of action this might help. Mel.

You can channel your outrage about the horrendous rates of Domestic and family violence into action. One simple thing everyone in the Hunter region can do is send a quick email to your local State MP this week and urge them to advocate to the Treasurer and the Premier to:

1) Implement ALL of the priorities the "Hunter Domestic and Family Violence Consortium" outlined in their pre-budget submission to better support DFV specialist services, increase access to safe accommodation, and ensure a coordinated collaborative response to DFV in the Hunter region,

and

2) Increase funds to Men’s Behaviour Change Programs, and men’s early intervention and prevention services and programs in the Hunter.

You can find MP contacts here:

Fund the Hunter DFV Services — Newcastle Domestic Violence Committee Fund the Hunter DFV Services Action you can take to advocate for increased funding to Domestic and Family Violence services in the Hunter WORD DOC VERSION CLICK HERE FOR ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE Action you can take to advocate for increased funding to Domestic and Family Violence services in the Hunter....

57. Fifty seven too many Last year, 57 women were killed by male violence in Australia. In the first 30 weeks of 2023, the Red Heart Campaign, led by Sherele Moody, has noted the killing of 35 Australian women. The majority have been allegedly killed by a current or former male intimate partner. This puts Australia on track...

Devastating

62 women

21 December: An unnamed woman (43)
20 December: Julie "Julez" Seed (38)
18 December: Tshewang Choden (29)
9 December: Sive Auve (31)
2 December: Maria Dimasi (85)
2 December: Kristie McBride (39)
25 November: Catiuscia Machado (in her 40’s)
21 November: Jodie Jewell (55)
19 November: An unnamed woman (39)
18 November: Julianne Egan (63)
16 November: An unnamed woman (45)
15 November: An unnamed woman (37)
15 November: An unnamed woman (44)
15 November: An unnamed woman (in her 90’s)
30 October: Dee Folpp (60)
30 October: Alice McShera (34)
29 October: Analyn Osias (46)
25 October: Lilie James (21)
23 October: Thi Thuy Huong Nguyen (65)
21 October: Krystal Marshall (38)
5 October: Heather Dean (73)
4 October: Rebecca Collard (48)
1 October: Katherine Safranco (67)
18 September: unnamed woman
16 August: Drew Douglas (31)
8 August: Tayla Cox (30) and her 11-week-old baby girl
7 August: Tiffany Woodley (35)
5 August: Maree Vermont (60)
4 August: Gail Patterson (70)
4 August: Heather Wilkinson (66)
3 August: unnamed woman (40)
31 July: Jean Morley (92)
27 July: Georgia Lyall (32)
21 July: Jessica Townley (38)
21 July: Gypsy Satterley (25)
16 July: Linda Kerr (74)
15 July: Aleksandra Vergulis (51)
15 July: unnamed woman (47)
15 July: unnamed woman (in her 30s)
11 July: Christine Rakic (50)
7 July: unnamed woman (45)
5 July: Amira Moughnieh (30)
13 June: unnamed woman (41)
12 June: Marija Ivankovic (81)
9 June: Kristy Armstrong (36)
30 May: Monique Lezsak (37)
26 May: Tatiana Dokhotaru (34)
24 May: Clare Nowland (95)
17 May: Heather Ball (aged in her 20s)
30 April: Lynne Wright (65)
18 April: Emmerich Lasakar (35)
14 April: Elaine Naroldol (51)
9 April: Lisa Fenwick (59)
5 April: Hannah Pringle (41)
13 March: Jacqui Purton (37)
9 March: Margarette Smetheram (56)
25 February: Anastasia Slastion (aged in her 30s)
16 February: Janet Guthrie (51)
5 February: Krystle Monks (19)
24 January: Wendy Sleeman (61)
16 January: Dayna Isaac (28)
3 January: Lindy Lucena (64)

If you or someone you know need support:

If you are in immediate danger call the police on 000.

Call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au or text 0458 737 732

Men concerned about your behaviour call Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit mrs.org.au

Counting Dead Women Australia count every known death due to violence against women in Australia. We acknowledge the work of the Counting Dead Women Australia researchers of Destroy The Joint.

Reclaim the Run is back in October 2022.

Reclaim the Run 2022 - Merchandise Order 9:00 AM Sun 11 Sep at This event is to purchase merchandise for Reclaim the Run, , . This event is to purchase singlets in support of our local Reclaim the Run events All profits to support local women in need.

What a great initiative.

Hairdressers are being trained to spot family violence. These are the signs they look for Family violence kills one Australian woman a week, and has an untold impact on the broader community. But it’s often hard to see and even harder to talk about. An innovative program is training hairdressers across the country to spot the signs and get their clients the help they need.

FYI, on tomorrow night ❤️

We have again seen tragic circumstances surrounding domestic violence this week in our area.

A woman on average is killed every 9 days by a current or former partner. In the past 7 days we have lost 5 women to the hands of men, we will keep their names anonoymous in respect of their family and friends grieving during this time.

Join What Were You Wearing? for a peaceful and united protest against gendered violence and domestic violence towards women.

They are gathering from 5:00pm (with the march to commence at 5:30pm) at Newcastle Museum. The march will proceed to Honeysuckle Drive and finish at Nobbys Beach. The route is approximately 800 metres. If you are unable to walk that distance, please join them at the finish line for the rally.

All are welcome. Please BYO banner, water and a hat and wear something ORANGE OR PURPLE to help us get our voices heard.

The event wil go ahead no matter what the weather so if it’s raining, bring a raincoat or an umbrella.

https://facebook.com/events/s/march-to-end-domestic-violence/712556853452063/

Our shirts have arrived! Hooray. The global lockdowns caused a delay and we are very sorry about that. Our current Newcastle lockdown is likely to delay the delivery a little so please be patient as we devise a plan and get time to sort the shirts. This will now have to be completed by one person only. With thanks, Mel

Don’t miss out on these amazing shirts. For an even more amazing cause ❤️

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#Enough WinterLS Tops 3:00 AM Mon 07 Jun at LS Top Order Form, , . Pre-order of Long Sleeve Winter Shirts. All proceeds to Helen Maslen scholarship. Please remember to purchase a postage ticket if you would like your shirt to arrive in the post. Thank you for your su...

Long sleeve winter shirts are on sale now. Orders close on Monday afternoon @5 pm. Available in pink and black. Also available with hood.

#Enough WinterLS Tops 3:00 AM Mon 07 Jun at LS Top Order Form, , . Sale of Long Sleeve Winter Shirts. All proceeds to Helen Maslen scholarship. Please remember to purchase a postage ticket if you would like your shirt to arrive in the post. Thank you for your support...

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