Domestic violence in focus

Robert DoughertyBroome Advertiser
Camera IconLaura Mead, Tracey Dickerson and Ventiah Cooke. Credit: Robert Dougherty

Families turned out in large numbers for the Remember the Children-themed Ochre Ribbon Day family night last Thursday.

Camera IconZara, 9 months, Gareth and Ethan Vickery, 5. Photo: Robert Dougherty Credit: Robert Dougherty
Camera IconTrainee firefighter Joshua Sibosado and fire commander Jack McCormick. Credit: Robert Dougherty

The event was held at Goolarri Media Enterprises and is part of a national awareness-raising drive to reduce family violence in Aboriginal communities and diminish its effects on women, children and men.

Camera IconSandy Joffe, Joel Stewart and Jeremy Randys. Credit: Robert Dougherty
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Camera IconMaggie Mildenhall Credit: Robert Dougherty

Guests enjoyed local food and local musicians such as the Wasamba Drumming group at the free event.

The event was supported by Aboriginal Family Law Services, the Department for Child Protection and Family Support, Kullarri Patrol, Helping Minds mental health services and carer support, Broome Youth and Families Hub, WA Police and Australian Red Cross.

Camera IconVincent Carter. Credit: Robert Dougherty
Camera IconJasmine Phillips. Photo: Robert Dougherty Credit: Robert Dougherty
Camera IconMax Healey, 16, and Emily Cole, 17. Credit: Robert Dougherty
Camera IconConstable Steven Mayger, Lee Prince and Snr Sgt Brendon Barwick. Photo: Robert Dougherty Credit: Robert Dougherty
Camera IconChantal Paton and Eleanor Brew. Credit: Robert Dougherty
Camera IconLaura Fay and Isla Birnie. Photo: Robert Dougherty Credit: Robert Dougherty
Camera IconJohnny Chi, 4 and Michelle Parsons. Photo: Robert Dougherty Credit: Robert Dougherty

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