Advocating and raising awareness of family violence and the impact it has on women and children in our community. Paying tribute and commemorating those who have lost their lives to family violence.
WAFV is held each year at Federation Square and attracts over 3000 participants who actively participate in campaigning for an end to family violence through marching alongside each other in solidarity and support.Speakers include the Hon Natalie Hutchins, Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence; Rosie Batty, former Australian of the Year, Annette Gillespie, CEO Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre and Dean Mc Whirter, Assistant Commissioner, Family Violence Command for Victoria Police.
Following on from the speakers, the crowd will walk down Swanston street around the block leading back to Federation Square.
Show support for this important issue by walking together for an end to violence against women and children.
Bookings: Register attendance at facebook.com/wafvau
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Walk Against Family Violence (WAFV)
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A commemoration of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and White Ribbon Day.