Coffs Coast Advocate

How you can help raise awareness this White Ribbon Day

‘This year is to not only speak about the change that is needed, but to get involved in creating it’

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19th Nov. 2020 5:11 AM

White Ribbon Queensland urges every household to tie a white ribbon on their letterbox on Friday, November 20 to raise awareness against domestic violence. Pictures: Contributed

Local committee left ‘devastated’ as White Ribbon folds

Noosa’s annual walk against domestic violence has been cancelled after White Ribbon Australia went into liquidation.

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10th Oct. 2019 4:10 PM

CANCELLED: Noosa held its first sanctioned White Ribbon Walk on November 23, 2018 to take a stand against domestic violence and help educate and break the cycle with younger generations.

Domestic violence spikes as White Ribbon folds

Noosa’s annual walk against domestic violence has been cancelled after White Ribbon Australia went into liquidation.

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08th Oct. 2019 10:10 AM

Developing goodwill has flow-on effect to India

A HELPING hand is stretching across the globe to India as construction of the Ivy at Picnic Point takes shape.

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01st Oct. 2019 9:10 AM

Kratzmann Group manager Mark Kratzmann and first residents Sue and Tony Wilshire. Picture: Contributed

Workplace steps up efforts to prevent violence

"OUR campaign encourages and supports both our employees and customers to challenge inappropriate behaviour and strengthen...

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27th Sept. 2019 9:09 AM

RECOGNISED: Summerland Credit Union, which is based in the Northern Rivers, was officially recognised as a White Ribbon accredited workplace for its commitment to the prevention of violence in communities.

An easy cheesy fundraiser

This cheesy fundraiser is set to melt your heart

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25th March 2019 2:03 PM

SAY CHEESE: Ruby Sillato will host an online fundraising event to raise money for White Ribbon Australia.

This is a man's issue too

Acting Maryborough Patrol Group Inspector Kevin Thomson's strongest memory in the fight to stop violence against women is...

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24th Nov. 2018 12:11 AM

SAVE LIVES: Acting Maryborough Patrol Group Inspector Inspector Kevin Thomson has a challenge for men.

Community rallies to raise awareness on White Ribbon Day

Violence thrives in silence, so today is about acknowledging what's going on and making a difference.

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23rd Nov. 2018 4:11 PM

CTC representatives Rebekah Noe, Lachlan Rose, Jo Rose, Julie Blundell, Dylan, Melita and Ella Menere and Katrina, Bronte and Sadie Harris at the White Ribbon Day barbecue outside the Kingaroy Police Station.

Why White Ribbon Day is part of the problem

Listen to women when we tell you our reality rather than pinning on a ribbon and networking with your mates, back-slapping...

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23rd Nov. 2018 1:11 PM

White Ribbon Day is a tokenistic celebration where men get to explain to other men why violence against women is bad. That's not good enough. It's time to make space for women and listen to their realities.

Police officers make a stand against violence

Sometimes they lack the confidence to go out on their own.

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