Coffee with a Cop
Tuesday, December 3, 9.30am–11am
In partnership with Victoria Police and Northern Community Legal Centre, Coffee with a Cop provides an opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee while engaging in informal and safe conversations with local police officers and a senior lawyer.
It’s a chance to ask questions and encourage meaningful conversations.
The session will take place at Little Stones Cafe in Seymour.
Mitchell Community Walk Against Gender-Based Violence: Steps Towards Change
Thursday, December 5
10am
The Mitchell Community Walk Against Gender-Based Violence, Steps Towards Change is scheduled to take place in Hadfield Park in Wallan on Thursday 5 December.
The walk begins at 10am at Hadfield Park with a Welcome to Country and opening speeches from a range of people, including Tarang Chawla.
Tarang Chawla is a speaker, writer and former lawyer who serves as Commissioner at the Victorian Multicultural Commission and is the co-founder of Not One More Niki, a grassroots non-profit working to end men’s violence against women named in memory of his younger sister, Nikita, who was murdered by her partner in 2015.
Tarang is also a sessional academic at Monash University. He wrote, produced and hosted the first two seasons of the acclaimed podcast There’s No Place Like Home, and advised both state and federal governments on family violence reform and effectively engaging men in gender equality.
The 1km walk through Hadfield Park and surrounding block concludes at 1pm with a community event, including local support service stalls, a BBQ and local young artist performances.
Everyone is welcome, and attendees are encouraged to bring friends, family, and pets while wearing orange attire, if you can.
Speak Up Forum
Tuesday, December 10
1pm–3pm
In partnership with Northern Community Legal Centre, the Speak Up forum is a free event to raise awareness about respect towards women and children and to express support for respectful relationships.
Join in and enjoy free activities with lunch included. People of all ages and genders are welcome.
This session will be on at the Greater Beveridge Community Centre on Tuesday 10 December from 1pm to 3pm.
