Tag: Together We Can
Together we’re getting it done
By Garry Howe
Cardinia Shire’s ground-breaking Together We Can campaign has been recognised at a national level.
The Collective Impact campaign - devised and spearheaded by...
We Want You To…
For the men:
Lead the way and join the working group to plan and deliver the next ‘Walk against Violence’ in November 2018.
First...
Expelling the myths
Our beliefs and attitudes are shaped by many influences and can be held without conscious thought. When we unpack the building blocks of our...
A community effort spearheads change
On behalf of the whole community who have been working together to implement actions that addresses the high rates of family violence in the...
Witness to devastating impact
Victoria Police regularly respond to family violence incidents in Cardinia Shire, many that involve children.
They see first-hand the devastating impact this has on families...
Making a collective impact
Family Life provided the backbone function of the Together We Can innovation established with Cardinia Shire since 2015.
Family Life worked with Cardinia Shire Council’s...
What is family violence?
Family violence is a broader term than domestic violence, as it refers not only to violence between intimate partners but also to violence between...
Alcohol not fuelling family violence, says report
By Alana Mitchelson
ALCOHOL use associated with family violence related crimes in Cardinia shire is lower than the state average, according to a recent report.
Pakenham...
It takes a village to raise a child
By Aneeka Simonis
KIDS from vulnerable homes in Cockatoo are making big strides thanks to adult mentors helping them build skills around resilience.
Each year, a...
Breaking the cycle of abuse
By Aneeka Simonis
KIDS shaped by a life of domestic violence are being remoulded as part of a post-crisis program which also provides peer support...
Laying down the law on family violence
By Aneeka Simonis
FREE legal training will be offered to those working in Cardinia Shire’s family violence sector.
The training will largely focus on family violence...
Stiletto salesman steps up
By Alana Mitchelson
A PAKENHAM auctioneer wore towering stiletto heels during an auction over the weekend to raise awareness for the upcoming Walk a Mile...