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Rotary club says no to family violence

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Dec 8, 2025

Ruth Byers and Bill Dyer of the Rotary Club of Seymour wearing the club’s ‘Say NO to domestic violence’ t-shirts. Photo by Billie Davern

The Rotary Club of Seymour is proud to be actively involved in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, standing alongside our community to raise awareness of the impacts of family violence against women, children, men and the broader community.

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As part of our commitment, we are working to create dedicated community spaces and opportunities that keep the conversation going well beyond these 16 days.

Over the next 12 months, we will continue to promote the message “say NO to domestic violence — YES to respectful relationships”.

Rotarian Dave Palmer fed hungry steppers at Mitchell Shire Council’s Steps Towards Change Walk for the 16 Days of Activism campaign. Photo by Billie Davern

Our goal is to foster a safer, more connected community by:

supporting local initiatives that prevent family violence;
encouraging respectful relationships and positive role-modelling;
engaging community members, schools, services and local leaders, and;
providing ongoing visibility to this important issue through community land, events and partnerships.

The Rotary Club of Seymour believes that creating long-term change requires long-term commitment.

The Rotary Club of Seymour encourages community members to purchase T-shirts to support the campaign. Photo by Supplied

We invite our community to join us in taking action, raising awareness and working together to build a future free from family violence.

The Rotary Club of Seymour has $30 T-shirts and $25 tote bags, or both for $50, for purchase and encourage those who purchase them to wear them every week on a Friday to remind the community of the commitment we are making for change.

For more information, phone Ruth Byers on 0447 300 839.