STAND UP and speak out against domestic violence in our community, at Bathurst's White Ribbon Day, being held at Mount Panorama next month.
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Chifley Police District is hosting the event, which aims to send the message domestic violence will never be tolerated, and support is readily available to those experiencing it.
Senior Constable Jessica Haertsch, one of Chifley's domestic violence liaison officers, said police are excited about the day, which she hopes will start conversations about the problem within the community.
The event, gets underway at 11am (please be three by 10.30am) at the base of Mt Panorama on Pitt Straight on November 22.
Although the White Ribbon organisation folded in Australia earlier this year, Sen Const Haertsch said the symbol of the White Ribbon is still widely recognised as a symbol of domestic violence prevention.
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"The white ribbon is an important symbol for domestic violence prevention and men and boys taking a stand against domestic violence," she said.
Sen Const Haertsch said Chifley Police District still believe it is a very important message to spread and take a stand against, so despite the organisation folding in Australia, the organised event will still be going ahead.
"At this stage, the Fire and Rescue NSW, SES and the Rural Fire Service will be in attendance along with NSW Police to support the important message of the white ribbon and taking a stand against violence within the home.
"Fully Promoted are proud to provide the attending persons with a white shirt and cap, which will allow us to form a 'human white ribbon' at the base of Mt Panorama," she said.
"The focus of the day is Bathurst says no against Domestic Violence."
The Lions Club Bathurst will be cooking a sausage sizzle for lunch.
"We would love if everyone could attend, come down and say hello, join in the photo and have lunch with us," Sen Const Haertsch said.
"We are hoping this event will be a relaxing community event and a chance for us to speak about this important issue within our community," she added.
