by Clare Egan | Nov 14, 2023 | Belong Participate, Get Involved - Belong, Local Stories, News, Uncategorized
More than 130 community members gathered in Springwood Town Centre on the 27 Oct for Reclaim the Night, a global protest demanding an end to violence against women. Cold weather and the threat of rain did not dampen spirits as participants gathered for badge and...
by Clare Egan | Nov 9, 2023 | Belong Participate, Get Involved - Belong, Local Stories
16 Days of Action Against Gender Based Violence is an international campaign led by the United Nations. It features events that promote an end to violence against women and children. Find out what’s on in the Blue Mountains’ region including: the Walk to...
by Maree Cairns | Nov 25, 2022 | Belong, Belong Current Projects, Belong Participate, BMWHRC, Current Projects, Get Involved - Belong, Learn, Local Stories, News, Safe Spaces BMWHRC, Zonta, Zonta Current Projects, Zonta Education
Starts 25th November – Step Up, Speak Out, Show Up, Be Loud! “The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and...
by Maree Cairns | Aug 26, 2021 | Belong Participate, BMWHRC, Current Projects, EViE, Get Involved - Belong, Local Stories, News, Safe Spaces BMWHRC
“On June 5th 2021 more than 300 people gathered in the Blue Mountains and said “Enough is Enough” to gender based violence. These images were captured on the day to keep the rally cry going! They remind us of the passion, energy and power of our community to...
by Maree Cairns | Jul 7, 2021 | Belong, Belong Current Projects, Belong Participate, News
Are you feeling anxious right now? Feel like you need a break from it? Why not join me, Christopher Smith for a gentle, illuminating and enriching journey into story? 8 Stories to change your life is an 8 week wellbeing program (on zoom) that uses great stories to...
by Maree Cairns | May 12, 2021 | Belong, Belong Current Projects, Belong Participate
Money worries?… You’re not alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by money or personal issues, it can be hard to know where to turn. One in three Australians find dealing with money stressful and overwhelming. The COVID pandemic and the end of Jobkeeper has...