Fire fighters hold White Ribbon event

Killcare Wagstaffe fire fighters held a White Ribbon Night on Friday, August 2, to raise funds and awareness about the seriousness of violence against women in Australia.

The local fire fighters came together for a sausage sizzle, to play games, watch the football and support Australia's campaign to stop male violence against women.

The White Ribbon campaign is the largest global male-led movement to stop violence against women.

The organisation works to prevent violence by changing attitudes and behaviours.

This year, the cost of violence against women and their children to the Australian economy reached $14.7 billion.

This figure is expected to rise to $15.6 billion by 2021.

Locals can support this event by making a tax deductible donation at www.whiteribbon.org.au/donate.

Media release, 25 Jul 2013,

Kirsty Jagger, White Ribbon