Bass Coast Candlelight Vigil
Date: Wednesday 6th May
Time: 6.30pm
Location: Berninneit, Cowes
This is a simple and respectful opportunity for our community to come together in reflection and support, aligned with the national campaign. On the evening, Berninneit will be illuminated in purple, and community members will be invited to visit, light a candle and sign our guest book.
There is no formal program, the intention is to create a quiet, inclusive space for people to attend in their own time, connect, and reflect.
Baw Baw Shire Candlelight Vigil
Date: Wednesday 6th May
Time: 5.45pm – 7.00pm
Location: West Gippsland Arts Centre Forecourt
All welcome, join us by candlelightas we light up our Arts Centre purple.
Bring your own electronic candle or use one supplied on the night.
Resources and support available from Quantum Support Services and Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault on the night.
For more information view the flyer here.
East Gippsland Candlelight Vigil
Date: Wednesday 6th May
Time: 5pm – 6pm
Location: Walk from the East Gippsland Shire Counci Corporate Centre, 273 Main Street to the Bairnsdale Rotunda, or meet there
Followed by an evening of reflection and solidarity with music, guest speakers, a free barbecue and a shared candle lighting at dusk (candles provided)
For more information view the flyer here.
Latrobe City Candlelight Vigil
Date: Wednesday 6th May
Time: 6pm
Location: Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, Traralgon
Let’s come together as a community to reflect, support one another, and stand united against family violence.
For more information view the flyer here.
South Gippsland Candlelight Vigil
Date: Wednesday 6th May
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Location: The grassed area between the Council office at 9 Smith Street and Leongatha Memorial Hall.
Join us for a Candlelight Vigil on to honour and remember those who have lost their lives due to domestic and family violence.
For more information view the flyer here.
Wellington Candlelight Vigil
Date: Wednesday 6th May
Time: 5:30pm – 6pm
Location: The Clocktower, Sale VIC
Join us as communities across Australia come together to remember and honour those lost to family & domestic violence. Short speeches will be followed by a minute silence. Please bring a candle, small torch or use your phone torch.
For more information view the flyer here.
The Wedge, Clocktower, Aqua Energy and Maffra Rotunda are all lighting up purple for the month of May
Golden Beach Candlelight Vigil
Date: Wednesday 6th May
Time: 6pm – 6:30pm
Location: Golden Beach Community Garden
BYO candle , stand in solidarity to remember
Foster Candlelight Vigil
Date: Wednesday 6th May
Time: 6pm – 6:45pm
Location: Manna Gum Community House, 33 Station Road, Foster VIC
Stand together to remember and honour lives lost to family and domestic violence.
For more information contact 5682 1101 or view the flyer here.
Let’s Get Going: Together we can all do gender equity better
Date: Friday 29th May
Time: 9:30am – 1pm
Location: Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, Traralgon VIC
This interactive workshop is an accessible starting point for workplace teams, educators, and community groups looking to build their confidence in gender equity. Whether you’re new to this work or ready to deepen your understanding. Let’s Get Going is the first step in a bigger journey toward doing gender equity better.
For more information and registration click here.
Webinar: Engaging Victim Survivors in Advocacy and Primary Prevention Work
Date: Wednesday 3rd June
Time: 11.30am – 1pm
Location: Online
Join us for an online webinar exploring the role of lived experience in prevention and how organisations can work ethically and meaningfully with victim survivors in advocacy and primary prevention.
For more information and registration click here.
