CENTRAL Victorians can influence the Federal Government\u2019s national plan to reduce violence against women and children.<\/p>\n
Loddon Gender Equality and Violence Prevention Consortium is holding a community consultation at Bendigo Lakeside Hotel on Wednesday, 19 May from 4pm to 6pm.<\/p>\n
The Consortium will then make a submission to the Federal Government with its recommendations, based on the session.<\/p>\n
The group said they were encouraged by the numbers at the March4Justice rally and wants to turn its focus to inform policies.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want people across the Loddon region to be part of the process,\u201d a statement from the group said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know women have had enough of their experiences being ignored, their voices silenced. They are demanding change and joined by an increasing number of allies.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Consortium will host two community consultation sessions, to ensure we are capturing the voices of our region in our submission to Government.\u201d<\/p>\n
The first session was in Kyneton on Tuesday with a roundtable discussion on the questions presented in the Federal Government\u2019s have your say survey.<\/p>\n