White Ribbon Day: Day of action at Bathurst's Mount Panorama

It was a double celebration at the Mount, with news filtering through that the charity- which recently collapsed in Australia - had been resurrected under new ownership, meaning the nation's most recognised anti-domestic violence charity will continue its work.

Locally, people of all ages flocked to Mount Panorama to join with police and other community organisations to take a stand against violence against women and children.

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The event, was part of a larger community engagement day, which also involved Pol Air and other emergency services including NSW Ambulance, the SES and RFS to name just a few.

Chifley Police District Acting Superintendent David Abercrombie said the turn out on the day was great, and he was especially pleased to see so many schools involved.

He said Chifley Police and all attached to the command were proud to be involved in taking a stand against family violence, an issue that is sadly prevalent in every community.

"The import message in the White Ribbon movement in Australia as well as globally, is violence against women by men will not be tolerated and is not acceptable," he said.

"I'm a big believer that that message needs to start in school and at home, where boys and men need to be taught and learn that violence against women will not be tolerated, and is completely unacceptable.

"Obviously in the police were are exposed to all types of violence and we know it is not isolated to men against women, but that's what today is about and that is what we are here to speak about."

Acting Superintendent Abercrombie's message to victims is to speak up, because help is available.

"There is most definitely support available. We have specialised domestic violence officers who are here to help," he said.

One of those officers, Senior Constable Jessica Haertsch, said that on average, one woman a week dies at the hands of her partner through domestic violence.

"Let's send a strong message that the community of Bathurst does not want this to continue," she said.

Shirley Scott, an indigenous support worker, said White Ribbon was a great cause, and thanked the officers involved for organising the day.

She said domestic violence is something that affects all communities across Australia, and urged the community to continue showing support.