Walk Against Family Violence

Locals, businesses and community groups are invited to come together and walk in support of people affected by family and domestic violence on Friday November 20.

Organised by the Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre (PICAL) in partnership with Rotary Phillip Island and San Remo, the walk will take place at 10am, Friday November 20, starting at PICAL, 16 Warley Avenue, Cowes.

The walk will raise awareness of an issue that impacts communities everywhere and send a clear message that family violence has no place in our community.

"PICAL's Walk Against Family Violence goes to the heart of what we do. We want to build a community that is connected, resourceful and caring," says David Rooks, PICAL Centre Manager.

"Bringing our community together for this walk is an opportunity to show our support for those affected by family violence, raise awareness and reinforce an important message - violence is never acceptable.

"Everyone deserves to feel safe, heard and supported."

Participants will walk a one-kilometre loop through Cowes. Following the walk, everyone is invited to enjoy a sausage sizzle, generously provided by Rotary Phillip Island and San Remo.

Gippsland Women's Health and Bass Coast Leisure have already confirmed their participation, with more local businesses, organisations and community members encouraged to get involved.

The walk is presented by PICAL through its HER Network program.

HER Network is a free program bringing women aged 18 and over on and around Phillip Island together to connect, learn and support one another.

While the network is designed for women, the Walk Against Family Violence is open to everyone who wants to show their support.

Whether walking with friends, family or colleagues, or simply coming along to show support, every participant helps make family violence harder to ignore.
Everyone is welcome.