Date: November 24th, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Stow Gardens, Multipurpose Centre, Geraldton Foreshore

Join us for the WAVe, our annual walk against violence event!
This Year’s Theme: “Empowering Together”uniting to create a safer community.

Each year, WAVe advocates for awareness and change, and this year’s theme is “Empowering Together”, emphasising the importance of uniting as a community to create a safer environment. We are committed to focusing on our community and highlighting the collaborative partnerships that organisations have in supporting victims and their families who have been exposed to or are experiencing family violence.

What to Expect:

Speeches: The event kicks off with inspiring speeches from Desert Blue Connect staff, victim-survivors and representatives from other partnership organisations. These speeches will shed light on the importance of community support and unity.

Remembrance Moment: Participate in a minute’s silence in remembrance of the victims and their families domestic homicide this year.

Symoblic Walk: Participate in a peaceful symbolic walk through town, amplifying our message and standing together against violence.

Sausage Sizzle: After the walk, enjoy a free networking sausage sizzle with fellow participants. It’s an excellent opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and organisations dedicated to ending violence.

Reflection Paddle Out: Immediately following the Desert Blue Connect WAVe event, you are invited to participate in an additional reflection paddle out organised by Shaun from A Glassy Day Surf Coaching. This activity offers a unique way to reflect on the event and its significance. Boards and wet suits are provided. Please Note: The reflection paddle out is not hosted by Desert Blue Connect, and as such, we do not hold any liability for this part of the event.

For more information or inquiries, please contact Desert Blue Connect:
Email: info@desertblueconnect.org.au
Phone: 0899642742
Address: 25 Chapman Road, Geraldton WA

Let’s come together, empower one another, and take a stand against violence. We look forward to seeing you at the 2023 WAVe! Together, we can make a difference in our community.