Rockhampton Zontians and 16 days of Activism

Members of the Zonta Club of Rockhampton Inc. set up a display in the busy City Centre of Rockhampton on 25th November, the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign, to make a statement that violence against women in not tolerated and to encourage all to ‘join the campaign’ to end violence against women. Part of the display drew attention to the fact that 52 women die in Australia each year as a result of domestic violence. The display was set to attract the attention of city workers and shoppers and also to those who enjoy the ‘night life’ in Rockhampton. The club also provided a speaker at two White Ribbon functions, distributed 50 ‘ colour your neighbourhood orange’ packs to be displayed at businesses & government departments.

Representatives of the club were also active in a recent two day Domestic Violence Forum. Participants committed to a Domestic Violence Steering Committee which ultimately led to a dedicated services ‘hub’ to provide coordinated approaches to better service domestic violence clients in Rockhampton. This is an ongoing project.