Bayside Mayor, Bill Saravinovski has invited the Bayside community to walk with him and his fellow councillors on Saturday 25 November to show their solidarity in the fight against domestic and family violence.
"I want to see a 'sea of orange' along our foreshore on the Saturday 25 November as we walk from Ramsgate to Depena Reserve," Mayor Bill Saravinovski said.
"As Mayor, I am proud of the work Bayside Council is doing to increase awareness and prevention of domestic, family, and sexual violence."
"I hope everyone, regardless of age or background, will join me and my fellow Councillors for this Community Walk Against Domestic Violence."
The walk will leave from Ramsgate Life Saving Club at approximately 10.30am, arriving at Depena Reserve, Sans Souci around 11am where there will be a community sausage sizzle and information stalls.
Key speakers at the event will be the CEO, Women's Community Shelter and Chair of DV NSW, Annabelle Daniel and Superintendent Rohan Cramsie from the St George Area Command.
Council is once again supporting the United Nations 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence which runs from 25 November to 10 December.
Bayside Local Government Area ranks 74th in NSW for domestic violence incidents, but Council's program of awareness, education, and action is making a difference.
Council also works with key partners including NSW Police, Bay City Care, Bayside Women's Shelter, Advance Diversity Services, Sydney Multicultural Services, South Eastern Community Connect and other local groups and services.
This year the walk will be along the foreshore from Ramsgate Surf Life Saving Club to Depena Reserve. The walk is approximately 1.5km and will take about 20 minutes.
A community BBQ will be held in Depena Reserve following the walk, and there will be an opportunity to hear from several advocates sharing their stories and expertise.
Community Walk
Say No to Domestic Violence
Saturday 25 November 2023 at 10am
From Ramsgate Surf Life Saving Club to Depena Reserve Dolls Point
