An anti-domestic and family violence group met in Young last Wednesday to discuss an upcoming project that the whole Hilltops community can get behind that will start some much needed conversations around the issues.
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Last Wednesday the Hilltops Against Family and Domestic Violence group met at Young Town Hall with representatives from an array of organisations within the community including NSW Police, Young Crisis Accommodation Centre, Murrumbidgee Local Health District and more came together to discuss holding an event for the whole of Hilltops to bring awareness and start a conversation about domestic and family violence in the Hilltops.
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke was invited to attend the meeting by Hilltops Council Deputy Mayor Alison Foreman so she could hear the plans and discuss ways she too could get involved as part of the day.
On Friday November 22 the group is planning to hold a Paint the Hilltops Purple day to recognise victims, bring awareness, education and to show support for the victims of family and domestic violence across the Hilltops.
Local schools have been contacted and invited to take part in the event with local businesses also invited to take part by decorating their shop windows with purple love hearts and posters that will be provided by the group.
The group is also planning on reaching out to local community groups who may wish to take part in the day by either helping to create decorations or by donating their time to help.
TAFE NSW Young campus students will be invited to get involved and put into practice information and items they have learned about in their classes.
Any other local community groups who wish to get involved are being urged to reach out to take part either with decorations or on the day. Locals who would like to learn more about the group and what they are trying to achieve are welcome to get in contact as well.
To join in email rebecca.hewson@youngwitness.com.au.
