Northern Beaches Council is encouraging the community to get behind the push to raise awareness of family violence by supporting the local community-led walk and events during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, 25 November to 10 December.
As an executive member of the Northern Beaches Domestic Violence Network (the Network), Council is involved with a series of community-led events and initiatives to educate, inspire and empower the community to stand up against all forms of gender-based violence.
Northern Beaches Mayor Sue Heins said education and systemic change is necessary if we are to combat family violence.
“Unfortunately, family violence remains a major issue in Australia and is occurring behind closed doors here within our community on the Northern Beaches. We all have a responsibility to call out abusive behaviour and support those impacted. Council is proud to work with the Network again in 2025 to support a series of community-led events and initiatives.”
“Manly Town Hall will be illuminated in orange, and I encourage everyone to join the walk or other events, stand up and speak out to help raise awareness and help to those affected,” Mayor Heins said.
The 16 Days of Activism upcoming community events include:
- Northern Beaches Walk Against Violence – led by Zonta Northern Beaches and Rotary Warringah, Friday 5 December, 9am, Queenscliff Lagoon to Shelly Beach via North Steyne. Residents are encouraged to wear orange.
- Professional Development Webinar for services – Human Trafficking and Safety workshop on 18 November from 11am – Online.
- Afternoon of remembrance and awareness – event at Balgowlah Golf Club marking the beginning of the campaign on 24 November from 12pm.
- Respectful Relationships: Men’s Webinar – 4 December from 6.30pm – Online.
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that begins on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (25 November) and concludes on Human Rights Day (10 December).
The Northern Beaches Domestic Violence Network is a collaborative group of individuals and organisations working together to reduce all forms of violence within our community, inviting the community to get involved throughout the 16 Days of Activism and beyond.
For more information visit the Northern Beaches Council website here.
