Manningham Council invites the community to take a stand against family violence and to help build a community where everyone feels safe by joining us at this year’s White Ribbon Day Breakfast.
Andrew O’Keefe, TV personality and White Ribbon Ambassador, will share his views on what non violent men can do to support women who experience family violence.
He will be joined by Inspector Geoff Darlison from Victoria Police, also a White Ribbon Ambassador, who will share local statistics and speak about the role of police in supporting women who report family violence.
White Ribbon is the world’s largest movement of men and boys working to end men’s violence against women and girls, promote gender equality, healthy relationships and a new vision of masculinity.
Based on the understanding that most men are not violent, White Ribbon fosters and encourages male leadership in the prevention of violence against women.
Manningham CEO, Warwick Winn, said the prevention of violence against women is everyone’s business and we can all play a part in challenging social norms that allow violence against women to flourish.
“The annual White Ribbon event is a way for us to come together and discuss how we can promote a peaceful, healthy and safe community.”
EVENT SUMMARY
Manningham White Ribbon Event 2016 – White Ribbon Breakfast with keynote speaker, TV personality and White Ribbon Ambassador, Andrew O’Keefe.
Thursday 24 November, 7.30 am – 8:45 am
Manningham Function Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Tickets $10 including a full cooked breakfast.
Bookings essential by Friday 18 November, or until tickets are sold out.
For more information, call Council’s Community Safety Officer, Anissa Gracie on 9840 9330 or email anissa.gracie@manningham.vic.gov.au
About the Manningham White Ribbon event speakers
Andrew O’Keefe is host of the Seven Network’s The Chase, and
co-anchor of Weekend Sunrise, and is one of Australia’s most
well-known and versatile performers. He is also a founder of, and lead Ambassador for, White Ribbon Australia, a nationwide not-for-profit organisation dedicated to eliminating all forms of violence against women. He was a member of the Committee which drafted Australia's first National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children. A former lawyer, Andrew also supports UNHCR, the Migration Council of Australia and many other charities with his time and expertise.
Geoff Darlison is a Victoria Police Inspector and Local Area Commander of the Manningham Police Service Area with more than 35 year’s service. Geoff’s career spans most of the policing spectrum with stints in Uniform, Criminal Investigation, Ethical Standards, corporate activities including Internal Audit, Risk Management and Business Continuity Management and work with the Protective Services Unit.
Certified by Chief Executive, Warwick Winn, in accordance with Section 55D of the Local Government Act 1989
