No More rally in Orange

Central Western Daily

Hundreds gathered at the Orange Showground on July 28 for the No More rally.

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00:00Rally for the victims whose voices were silent, for survivors whose courage brings us hope,

00:16and for generations to come who deserve to live free from harm.

00:21We are here to say unequivocally that enough is enough.

00:26Domestic violence is not just a private matter.

00:28It is a pervasive issue that affects every layer of our society.

00:32It thrives in silence and secrecy, feeding on power imbalances and societal indifference.

00:38By coming today we are breaking that silence.

00:41We are shining a light on the dark corners where abuse hides and we are demanding change.

00:48Change begins with us, here, now, in this moment.

00:52It begins with raising our voices, educating our communities and holding our leaders accountable.

00:58It begins with supporting survivors, offering them the resources they need to heal and rebuild

01:03their lives and ensuring they know that they are not alone.

01:09Our presence here today is a testament to our strength and solidarity.

01:14It's a reminder that when we come together we can achieve remarkable things.

01:18We can push for stronger laws, better support systems and a cultural shift that no longer

01:23tolerates any form of violence or discrimination.

01:28Listen.

01:30Listen without judgement.

01:33Validate their experiences.

01:36Often survivors may feel ashamed or guilty and speaking about their experiences can be

01:41an incredibly difficult thing to do.

01:44So listen.

01:46Listen attentively.

01:48Reassure them that they are not alone and that the violence is not their fault.

01:53It can be a safe space for someone to open up and feel supported.

01:58Just let them be heard.

02:01Secondly we encourage you to encourage them to seek professional help.

02:06You can offer to accompany someone to appointments with counsellors or support services or suggest

02:11someone else who could.

02:14Counselling can provide crucial support in rebuilding self-esteem and coping with trauma.

02:19We are fortunate to have local organisations such as Headspace and Likemind, just to name

02:24two, to offer mental health support as well as many private practice psychologists that

02:29specialise in this area.

02:32Additionally Victim Services NSW is an avenue to access much needed funding for immediate

02:37needs and counselling.

02:39I want everyone to have a look around here.

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