Join the Community Walk Against Family Violence

Published on 11 November 2026

Mildura Rural City Council is encouraging the community to stand together against family violence by taking part in its annual Community Walk Against Family Violence later this month.

Coinciding with White Ribbon Day, the event will be held on Friday 27 November and aims to raise awareness of family and gendered violence while demonstrating the community’s commitment to creating a safer future for women and children.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Chris Majid, a Senior Program Facilitator with Communicare’s Choose Change program, who works with men using violence to promote accountability, healthier relationships and safer communities.

Following Chris’s address, participants will walk from the Langtree Mall along Langtree Avenue to the Mildura riverfront lawns at Powerhouse Place. The event will conclude with a free community barbecue, with local service providers hosting information stalls and displays highlighting support services available across the region.

Mayor Helen Healy said the event was an important opportunity for the community to unite behind a shared message.

"Sadly, one in four Australian women has experienced violence from an intimate partner or family member. That is not acceptable, and it is not something any community should ignore,” Cr Healy said.

“The Community Walk Against Family Violence is about standing together, raising awareness and showing our collective commitment to ending violence against women. Every person who takes part sends a clear message that respect, equality and safety matter."

Community members are encouraged to wear white and join the walk.

This year’s event will be held on Friday 27 November, starting at midday at Langtree Mall.

For more information about this year’s event, or to become involved, visit https://www.facebook.com/share/19u1FpwXHv/