Domestic Violence Vigil

Another woman has tragically been murdered by her partner as a result of domestic violence in South Australia over the past several weeks.

Deaths due to domestic violence are both unacceptable and preventable.

If you feel the need to publicly acknowledge the loss of lives due to domestic violence, you are invited by The Coalition of Domestic Violence Services of  S.A. Inc.to attend:

When: Thursday 1^st December 2011@ 4.00 pm

Where: Parliament House, Adelaide

Please bring a red rose to acknowledge the loss of lives.

The vigil is also about raising awareness that – domestic violence is not, as reported, “a domestic dispute” but a deliberate and planned strategy that  perpetrators use to retain control over women partners or former partners and children.

For further information, please contact:

 Maria Hagias                ph:     8152 0021

            Vicki Lachlan                ph:     8272 6811 

White Ribbon Day and Australia's Loudest Shout

The 'Loudest Shout' is on again this year at the Mount Gambier Cave Gardens. This is for men and boys to shout 'NO' against violence against women. Each year they record the noise level of the shout and encourage more and more men to be involved. The event gets bigger every year.

Make your way down to the gardens by about 1200 on the 25th of November. The Lions will be putting on a sausage ...See more

White Ribbon

www.whiteribbon.org.au

White Ribbon is an organisation that is working to prevent the most common form of male violence - that towards women.

Some exciting news.......

Limestone Coast Family Violence Action Group and Soroptimists International Mount Gambier Inc. are pleased to host Eddie Gallagher Violence Towards Parents Seminar. 

Eddie is a Social Worker, Psychologist and Family Therapist who has worked with families and young people for over 35 years in Australia and the UK.  Eddie has had a special interest in adolescent violence towards parents for the past 15 years and family violence for 30 years. Parent Evening  “Who’s in Charge” Monday 14th November 2011 6.30 – 8.30 pm   NO CHARGE This information session is for parents who may be confused about appropriate ways to deal with out of control teens. Venue: The Old Gaol Margaret Street Mount Gambier SA 5290 Booking Information: To book or for more information call 8723 1385.