THE Greater Dandenong community is taking to the streets in a public stand against family violence.
The third annual Walk Against Family Violence will start at The Kitchen at Dandenong Market at 10.30am on Tuesday 24 November.
Greater Dandenong Mayor Heang Tak said 2123 family violence incidents were reported in the municipality last yeaar.
“Family violence can happen to anyone, but the more we understand about the causes the more we can address the issue,” he said.
Cr Tak said statistics showed that gender imbalance was a key factor in many instances of family violence.
“To live in a world where our families and communities are free and safe from violence, we must treat all individuals – women, men, girls and boys – with dignity, equality and respect,” he said.
Each year the number of walkers has grown, from 500 in the first year to 700 last year.
“Every walker who joins us is one more voice in the call to end family violence,” Cr Tak said.
The walk will finish in Harmony Square, where guest speakers will include Helen Kapalos and Rob Hulls.
