ZONE 8
DOMESTIC & FAMILY VIOLENCE CAMPAIGN
Why is Rotary taking on this Social Justice Cause?
In Australia, Domestic and Family Violence is disturbingly common. It is one of the drivers of homelessness among women, children and men. Domestic and Family Violence crosses all boundaries, race, age, financial status, education, sex and the suburb you may live in.
Many victims of Domestic and Family Violence will never report their experience. With many incidents unreported, Domestic, and Family Violence may be much worse than we think.
When?
Friday 28th November 2025 is the Multi Nation Campaign of Action where we will conduct peaceful walks in our towns & cities. This may not suit all Rotary Clubs, so alternatively we suggest you may like to hold a Bike Ride, Swim, Run or a Dinner.
Imagine over 1300 Rotary Clubs in our Zone with over 30,000 Rotarians combining with Government Agencies, Sporting Groups, Schools, other Service Clubs and Community members to be the voice of innocent victims and survivors of Domestic and Family Violence. Let’s be the voice of change.
Let’s get involved.
PP Dave Harmon, PDG 9640 2023-24
the why documents
DFV TOOL KIT
Ballina-on-Richmond Membership Profile
CLUB ACTIVATIONS
Mackay, QLD – May Activation
Mackay activates their campaign during Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month in May. In 2025, they engaged: 9 Rotary clubs, 12 high schools for a community breakfast and had over 1,000 community members walked with them for their first walk against domestic and family violence. Download their program and highlights.
Adelaide, SA – October Activation
Rotary clubs in Adelaide coordinate a community walk through the city’s main street, attracting over 1,000 participants annually. Street closure approvals limit this event to October, with the 2025 walk scheduled for 11th October.
MEDIA ARTICLES
PARTNERSHIPS WITH POLICE
Formal agreements/Partnership with Police.
Encouraging Reporting
One of the goals of our campaign is to increase the reporting of Domestic and Family Violence.
In 2024, Ballina recorded a 47% increase in victims re-reporting incidents of Domestic and Family Violence—a strong indicator that more people feel supported and empowered to come forward.
Media Article
This article highlights the value of Rotary and Police partnering on this campaign. The National Tribune : NSW Police & Rotary
ZONE 8 DV SHIRTs
T-Shirts and Polo (Collar) shirts can be ordered directly from the National Workwear and We Print Shirts websites.
NATIONAL WORKWEAR
Go to www.nationalworkwear.com.au and select Rotary Collection from the menu. Orders for Rotary Clubs can be purchased for a discount. These need to be ordered via the order form, which can be downloaded below.
Size 6XL T shirts and larger are available in black.
NATIONAL WORKWEAR is a licensed supplier for the Zone 8 Shirts. Please allow 4-6 weeks for your order to arrive at your delivery address.
WE PRINT SHIRTS
WE PRINT SHIRTS is a licensed supplier for the Zone 8 Shirts. Go to weprintshirts.com.au for pricing and ordering.
PLEASE NOTE: The DV Shirts are a licensed product and cannot be reproduced without permission.
sample documentation
Traffic Control and Management plans: HERE
Rotary Insurance requirements sample: HERE
4 Strategic areas of our Zone 8 DV Walk: HERE
Sample permission letter for School Student participation in a walk: HERE
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
Download this PDF, save as images or open in a graphics program and create promotional material.
DAY OF ACTION
Day of Action Flyers, download PDF and modify to suit your needs
CORE FLUTE BANNERS
These are 800mmx800mm. Suitable for holding or display. Please modify size to suit your needs.
Core flute size 500 x 700mm
Hand Prints Core flute size 400 x 450mm
Shirt Core flute size 500 x 500mm
RETRACTABLE BANNERS
These retractable (pull up) banners are 850mm x 2000mm.
BANNERS
These banners can be modified by replacing the Rotary logo with your own club logo if preferred.
Hand held banners – sizes 1500mm x650mm and 1500x 400mm.
SAMPLE 15 SECOND TV AD
love bites
Love Bites Program is a Respectful Relationships program that is delivered in Primary and High Schools. This may be something your Rotary Club would like to be involved with. Check the website: www.napcan.org.au/Programs/love-bites
Ballina-on-Richmond DV Walk photos, Love Bites artwork and Student Interviews: HERE
DRINK COASTERS
Here are sample drink coasters that our club has had printed
Download Coasters 1-5 HERE Download Coasters 6-10 HERE
SAMPLE POSTERS
