FOLLOWING last week’s Coffee with a Cop, residents and representatives from community groups participated the Heathcote Walk for Respect.<\/p>\n
The walk was part of the United Nations 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2024.<\/p>\n
“We all deserve to be safe, equal and respected,” said Heathcote Health executive assistant, Michelle Chapman.<\/p>\n
“More than one in three women have experienced men’s violence.<\/p>\n
“Safety for women is not a given in any community and neither is respect. It doesn’t have to be this way.”<\/p>\n
On a warm, sunny morning, participants walked along the shady path at Barrack Reserve to show a united stance against violence in our community.<\/p>\n
It was followed by a meet and greet with visiting service organisations who help support the community when and where needed.<\/p>\n
“Following the walk, there was more valuable chatter over a delicious CWA Heathcote Day Branch and Grazing Trail light lunch,” said community house executive assistant Vicki Forde.<\/p>\n
“It was a great community collaboration with representation from Mandalay Resources, Heathcote Ambulance Service, RFDS Transport, Heathcote Health, Heathcote Community House and many more.<\/p>\n
“We thank the City of Greater Bendigo and Emergency Recovery Victoria for the Community Hub funding.<\/p>\n
“Together we stand up against violence, helping us to feel safe and respected.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
FOLLOWING last week’s Coffee with a Cop, residents and representatives from community groups participated the Heathcote Walk for Respect. The walk was part of the United Nations 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2024. “We all deserve to be safe, equal and respected,” said Heathcote Health executive assistant, Michelle Chapman. “More than one in […]<\/p>\n