May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, with the community taking a stand at events across the Bundaberg Region.
The annual initiative aims to raise awareness and highlight support services available, under the 2026 theme ‘Together Queenslanders can prevent domestic and family violence’.
This week the Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre held a community sausage sizzle followed by a candlelight ceremony at Kolan Community Park and will also host a Walk for Awareness on Sunday 10 May from 9 am on the Tirroan Road walking track.
The Childers community will come together on Wednesday 13 May at Millennium Park for a free community barbecue at 5.30 pm, followed by a candlelight vigil at 6 pm to honour those impacted by Domestic and Family Violence.
Go purple to end domestic and family violence
Local domestic and family violence service provider EDON Place has led a series of events in Bundaberg, encouraging local businesses to ‘go purple’ throughout
May and hosting a community candlelight ceremony in the CBD.
The organisation will also hold a Walk for Awareness on Friday 22 May, with participants invited to gather at Bywash Park in Flint Street at 7.15 am.
For information domestic and family violence, support providers, reporting and resources, visit Bundaberg Regional Council’s Domestic and Family Violence webpage.
Upcoming events
Gin Gin Walk for Awareness
When: Sunday 10 May from 9 am
Where: Tirroan Road walking track (starting at the cemetery)
For more information contact the Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre on 074 130 4630
Childers Community Barbecue and Candlelight Vigil
When: Wednesday 13 May from 5.30 pm
Where: Millennium Park, Childers
For more information contact the Childers Neighbourhood Centre on 074 130 4690
Walk for Awareness
When: Friday 22 May from 7.15 am
Where: Bywash Park (Flint Street) Bundaberg
For more information contact EDON Place on 074 153 9820
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