Tuesday, 4 February 2025

 Renee HEATH (Eastern Victoria) (14:56): I just want to rise today to give an important shout-out to a community organisation which is working to reduce family violence in my community. The White Ribbon Art Gallery, now in its fifth year, has been bringing together artists to raise awareness about the prevalence of family violence in our community and to fund projects to end it. Effective prevention and intervention require a whole-of-community effort – efforts, such as this gallery, which foster dialogue, understanding and unity. I want to acknowledge the newly elected committee, led by its president April Whitelaw, and the many artists who have given to and participated in many different ways at this gallery. They have shown enormous strength and commitment by investing their time, their skills and their artistic talents into our community and into starting important conversations. Thank you for all you do. If you can, support the gallery.