The Domestic Violence Action Centre would like to invite all to join together next Wednesday evening on the 5th May to pay respect and remember those who have been killed due to Domestic and Family Violence. This event is also a community event to raise awareness and create change.
Event Details
Ipswich Domestic and Family Violence Remembrance Day March and Candle Lighting ceremony event details:
Commences 5:30pm at d’Arcy Doyle Place, Brisbane St, Ipswich
March to Tulmur Place, Nicholas Street Precinct, please bring a sign or banner.
Schedule
5:50pm Welcome
6:00pm Candle Lighting Ceremony. Bring your own candle. Some candles will be available on the night.
Followed by speeches
Guest Speakers
Guest speakers include Vanessa Fowler, Chair Alison Baden-Clay Foundation, Teresa Harding – Ipswich City Mayor, Amie Carrington – CEO Domestic Violence Action Centre, and Acting Superintendent Douglas McDonald , Queensland Police Service.
Inclusive, family friendly event – all welcome
Free Sausage sizzle provided by Ipswich Lions Club
Further Action
Please help by sharing the Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/
We encourage you, your workplace, school or family and friends to create your own signs and banners to bring with you on the night.
We very much look forward to seeing you on next Wednesday, 5th May.
Events coordination by NCWQ, on behalf of the National Council of Women of Queensland Inc (NCWQ), its affiliate members, associate members, networks and supporters. If you have an event you would like to share with an interested Queensland community, please contact us with details. Thank you.
