Community leaders make a stand

White Ribbon has become the largest effort in the world championed by men working together to end violence against women and November 25 is the official “stand up” day.
Three leaders in our community are setting the standard – “not violent, not silent” – the call from White Ribbon this year for men to help stamp out violence against women and children.
Sergeant Shane Reid, domestic violence liaison officer with Queensland Police Service, has instigated a movement across the state of Queensland.
“To promote awareness through men in their everyday workplace, we have made available large White Ribbon windscreen stickers. They are now travelling our state on trucks, heavy machinery and emergency vehicles; and are also available to the public for their own vehicles,” he said.
Southern Downs Regional Councillor Neil Meiklejohn is a family man and leader in our community.
His desire is to “hold the value of good relationships high”.
“I have willingly taken on the honour of official White Ribbon Ambassador in our community to hopefully bring an awareness of – and even more importantly – a response to –  violence towards women and children.
Cr Meiklejohn encourages “all men everywhere to consider what they say and do – and the impact they have on those around them, particularly those who look up to them”.
David Littleproud, president of the Warwick Chamber of Commerce, invites the public to attend their next dinner at the Warwick Golf Club on Monday, November 21.
“To promote White Ribbon, we are excited to have both Shane Reid and Wendy Reid (not related!), director of CEO Challenge, Queensland, as our special guest speakers,” Mr Littleproud said.
CEO Challenge supports work-places in developing a strong stand against domestic violence and practical ways to enhance local women’s refuges.
For further details, contact Jennie Porter from Campbell Page on 0400 146 726.