General News
11 December, 2024
16 Days of Activism: Walks and cuppa promote respect
By RUBY HYLAND BOORT District Health has hosted the first Loddon event of the 16 Days of Activism campaign with a morning tea. . The morning tea was attended by residents, staff, community members, and many others who all gather to show support and...
By RUBY HYLAND
BOORT District Health has hosted the first Loddon event of the 16 Days of Activism campaign with a morning tea. .
The morning tea was attended by residents, staff, community members, and many others who all gather to show support and promote the theme for 2024, We Can Change the Story Loddon Mallee. Choose Respect.
In addition to their morning tea BDH also visited Boort District School to speak to students during an assembly and lead awareness activities with support from the teachers and school staff.
The assembly focused on promoting respect, equality, and a united stand against violence in all its forms.
The Boort community also hosted a walk against family violence yesterday to mark the start of the Loddon Lights Up Orange campaign.
Inglewood held its community walk against violence on Monday, organised by the Inglewood and Districts Health Service and the Inglewood Community Neighbourhood House.
The walk began at the town hall hub and was led by Gordan Picken along the Inglewood Walk This Way trail before enjoying a morning tea at the community house.
Health promotion officer for the hospital, Aileen Lakey spoke about the meaning behind the campaign before they set off, reminding everyone that “each step we take sends a message; we want a world without violence, where everyone feels safe and support”.
Supporters’ splashes of orange merged to create a sea of orange as they walked through Inglewood, proudly displaying their support for the campaign. against gender-based violence.
Among Inglewood participants were members of the town’s weekly walking group.
Kooyoora Women’s Network last night hosted its annual 16 Days of Activism dinner in Bridgewater.
The international campaign was started by the Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991
The campaign runs until December 10.