Joan Kirner will head a stellar cast of speakers at the upcoming ‘Preventing Family Violence Forum’ on Tuesday 25 November. Members of the community are being invited to attend the forum, which forms part of a community-based partnership to address family violence on the Peninsula.
The forum is one of many events, being held in support of White Ribbon Day. White Ribbon Day is an international campaign, encouraging men and women to come together
and say no to domestic violence. “Violence against women is a universal concern for all communities,” said Rob Macindoe, General Manager for Frankston Community Health at Peninsula Health, and White Ribbon Ambassador. “According to Australian research, over 30% of women will experience abuse in a relationship in their lifetime.
“We as a community must stand together to support all men, women and children experiencing some form of family violence. Preventing violence will also prevent the
serious physical and mental health problems that it causes,” Rob said.
“The forum will provide an opportunity for health service providers, schools, local government, and members of local service agencies to come together and discuss policy issues, showcase good practice in the prevention of family violence and form partnerships to address it.”
“The forum is also a great opportunity to educate the community on family violence prevention,” Rob said. “Members of the local community are welcome to register to attend
the free event.”
The Hon. Joan Kirner will be the key note speaker and will speak about Victoria’s prevention agenda and the role of the community. Joan Kirner, best known as Victoria’s first female Premier, has recently been appointed Victoria’s first Victorian Communities Ambassador. This role involves working with Government and local communities to build stronger communities.
Speakers from the Centre Against Sexual Assault, VicHealth and Victoria Police also feature on the program.
The Preventing Family Violence Forum is being hosted by the Frankston/Mornington Peninsula Primary Care Partnership, in partnership with Peninsula Health, Frankston City
Council, Frankston North Community Renewal & Rosebud West Community Renewal.
The forum is being held at the Peninsula Community Theatre on Tuesday 25 November, 9am – 4pm. To register to attend, please contact Diana Mummé on 9788 1543, or email
Peninsula residents are also being encouraged to support the White Ribbon Day campaign by donning a white ribbon on November 25. For more information, please visit:
http://www.whiteribbonday.org.au or purchase a white ribbon from Frankston or Peninsula Community Health Service centres.
