LOCALS are being encouraged to “Change the Story” by participating in a community walk to help end gender-based violence.
The walk will take place on Friday (November 25) to acknowledge the ’16 Days of Activism’, which begins on the same day – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls – and ends on December 10 – International Human Rights Day.
All in the community are welcome to attend, to stand together and give the message that “Everybody deserves to be safe”, and to acknowledge that gender-based violence causes severe harm to individuals, families and communities.
The event has been made possible by the Seed Community Garden.
Others to assist are Uniting, Central Gippsland Health, Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation, Wellington Shire Youth Council, TAFE Gippsland and Yoowina Wurnalong Aboriginal Health Service.
Organisers believe that no one should experience violence, harassment or discrimination because of their gender, culture, ability or sexuality.
They add that disrespect and violence can happen in the home, at work, at school, in public or online.
The walk will begin at 4pm at the Seed Community Garden on Montgomery St, Sale and will continue around Lake Guthridge.
Participants are advised to wear walking shoes and bring a water bottle and a hat.
Water and sunscreen will be available at the garden.
Participants are encouraged to stay for pizza at the garden after the walk.
Information and displays from facilitators will be available during the event.
For more information about the walk, call Leeann on 5144 7777 or Sandra Neilson on 5143 8586.
