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Mitchell Shire CEO Brett Luxford media release

Mitchell Shire Council CEO Brett Luxford said as a community, we are committed to raising awareness and taking action against gender-based violence,

“The 16 Days of Activism is a vital opportunity for us to unite, educate, and empower everyone to speak out against violence in all its forms,” he said.

“Family violence is not just a personal issue; it is a community issue. By standing together during these 16 Days of Activism, we send a powerful message that we will not tolerate violence against anyone. Everyone deserves to feel safe.

“We all have a right to feel safe, have equal access to support and live a life free from violence. We all have a role to play in the prevention of violence against women and this starts with respect.

“Respect is shown in many forms such as building equitable and healthy relationships, calling out mates who have said something harmful and making it clear that all forms of violence are unacceptable.

“As a community, we can change attitudes and behaviours that support environments that allow violence to thrive.

“We invite all members of our community to participate in events during 16 Days of Activism.

“Together, we can take meaningful steps toward change and show that we stand united in our commitment to ending violence.”

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