Update

The Draft Domestic and Family Violence Action Plan went to Council meeting on 23 October 2023 and was adopted. Refer to Item 10.3 and Minute No. 2023/186 on page 7

For more information please click on the link below:

https://infoweb.bayside.nsw.gov.au/Open/2023/10/CO...


Virtual Town Hall

Bayside Council held a panel discussion on Tuesday 22nd August responding to and preventing domestic and family violence in Bayside.

Mayor Dr Christina Curry was joined by:

  • Sallianne Faulkner / GM Bayside Women's Shelter
  • Superintendent Cramsie / St George Police Area Command
  • Arely Carrion / Domestic and family violence advocate
  • 2Connect Youth and Community

If you have missed the virtual town hall you can view it here:

Background

In 2022, Council resolved to develop an action plan to raise awareness of and prevent domestic, family, and sexual violence, by embedding gender equality and respect in Council and the community.

A draft Domestic and Family Violence Action Plan (Action Plan) was developed and placed on public exhibition from 25 November 2022 to 8 February 2023.

The draft Action Plan has been updated to incorporate community and Council feedback and we want to know what you think.


What has changed?

The draft Action Plan has been updated to incorporate community and Council feedback and to better align with the NSW Government Domestic and Family Violence Framework for Reform.

The following objectives and supporting actions have been added to the draft Action Plan:

  • Promote Council’s participation in campaigns to raise awareness of domestic and family violence.
  • Council venues are accessible at times that suit customers.
  • Promote Council’s respect for Bayside's diverse community.
  • Mandatory procurement criteria that requires tenderers to demonstrate active domestic violence and/or gender equality policies or plans in the business.
  • Create public spaces that promote a perception of safety.

Click here to read the updated Draft Domestic and Family Violence Action Plan 2023-2026.

Have your say

We would like to hear your thoughts on the updated draft Family and Domestic Violence Action Plan. You can give us your feedback in the following ways:

Online: Complete the online feedback form below.

Hard copy: Submit hard copy submissions to one of our customer service centres which are open

Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm:

Eastgardens Customer Service Centre, Ground floor, 152 Bunnerong Road, Eastgardens

Rockdale Customer Service Centre, 444-446 Princes Highway, Rockdale

Email: haveyoursay@bayside.nsw.gov.au

Post: Bayside Council, PO Box 21, Rockdale NSW 2216


The closing date for submissions is 3 September 2023.

Next steps

Your feedback will inform the final Action Plan that will be presented to Council for adoption.


Further information

For more information, contact Council's Community Engagement team on (02) 9562 1597 or at haveyoursay@bayside.nsw.gov.au.


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