Southlakes Anglican Church Hosts Public Seminars on Domestic Violence Awareness and Installs Red Bench to Support Community Awareness Initiative

Southlakes Anglican Church in Morisset is taking a stand against domestic violence by hosting a series of public seminars aimed at raising awareness and providing practical support to individuals and families affected by domestic violence.

The seminars are being organised for Thursday, 19^th June, 26^th June and 3^rd July from 7pm to 9pm.

These sessions will be led by qualified counsellors and domestic violence specialists who will offer professional insights on understanding, responding to, and seeking help for domestic violence.

The seminars are open to all members of the local community in Morisset, as well as the wider community of Lake Macquarie and Newcastle. The goal is to provide a safe and informative space where individuals can gain knowledge, access resources, and find support in dealing with domestic violence.

To further raise awareness and encourage community conversations, Southlakes Anglican Church is installing a Red Bench as part of the Red Bench Project, an initiative by the Red Rose Foundation. The Red Bench serves as a permanent and visible reminder that domestic violence is not acceptable in any form. The presence of a Red Bench in a public location aims to raise awareness of domestic violence and provide an opportunity for this important issue to remain visible. More information about the Red Bench Project can be found at: https://www.redrosefoundation.com.au/red-bench-project.

This initiative is proudly produced by Southlakes Anglican Church Morisset, and we invite local media, community leaders, and residents to attend and support these events. By working together as a community, we can promote greater awareness, prevention, and support for those affected by domestic violence.