By Aneeka Simonis
A WELFARE organisation seeking to end violence against women in the south-east will make a special announcement on White Ribbon Day.
Outlook CEO Sam Sondhi will make the announcement moments before residents, welfare workers and police walk the streets of Pakenham as a show of solidarity against the ugly scourge.
“As an organisation, Outlook has long championed the prevention of all forms of violence, including sexual harassment, discrimination and bullying,” Mr Sondhi said.
“We have taken this one step further by ensuring that staff understand the gendered nature of violence against women and have been working with White Ribbon Australian to ensure that family violence is better understood and able to be eliminated.”
Outlook’s Tricia Malowney works in both the family violence and disability sectors.
She said it’s important women with disabilities are able to access and are aware of all support services available to other women.
“Recommendation 172 of the Family Violence Royal Commission is about requiring disability support workers to be trained to identify and respond appropriately to violence against women with disabilities,” she said.
Outlook is leading the way by requiring all staff to understand and respond to violence against women in all its forms.”
The announcement will take place at 11am on Friday 25 November at Outlook Community Centre in Pakenham.
White Ribbon Ambassador and former Outlook CEO Tony Fitzgerald and Bass MP Brian Paynter are expected to attend.
If you are experiencing violence or suspect someone else is, please contact 1800 RESPECT for advice and support. In an emergency, call the police on 000.
