Murray Bridge Regional Collaboration On Violence Against Women & Children

04/06/2026

01/06/2026

Your voice matters. Help shape safer futures.

We’re looking for adults with lived experience of domestic, family or sexual violence to build the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG).

The LEAG will provide advice directly to the Minister for Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence.

To join the LEAG, you need to be a member of the Adult Lived Experience Advisory Network (LEAN). You can register for LEAN at the same time.

Visit our website to learn more and express your interest: https://bit.ly/4nMO0RO

18/05/2026

May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month – a time to raise awareness, encourage conversations, and shine a spotlight on the impacts of domestic and family violence.

But while awareness months matter, Centacare's support continues every day of the year.

Hosted monthly in Murray Bridge, The Gathering Place offers a safe space for women who have experienced, or are experiencing, domestic violence – providing connection, peer support and guided discussions in a caring and non-judgemental environment 💛

📍 2nd Monday of each month
⏰ 11:00am–12:30pm
👉 Find out more: centacare.org.au/courses-events

01/05/2026

Today marks the beginning of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.

All community members are invited to attend today's Domestic Violence Vigil, 4:30 pm - 5:30pm at The Place of Courage, Sturts Reserve.

This is a meaningful opportunity for us to come together, honour those we've lost, and stand united with compassion and hope for meaningful change.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence support is available. Contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) for confidential help.

27/04/2026

🌟 Coming Together for Change This Week.

As we head toward Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, our community is preparing to gather for this week’s Domestic Violence Vigil.

Together, we honour those whose lives have been taken by domestic and family violence. The vigil offers a quiet space to reflect and to stand together with compassion and hope for a safer future.

This month encourages us to learn, listen and support those affected by violence. Every conversation helps raise awareness and strengthens our shared commitment to safety and respect.

📅 Friday 1 May 2026
📍 The Place of Courage, Sturt Reserve
⏰ 4:30pm – 5:30pm

We stand united in remembrance and in our commitment to prevent violence in all its forms 💜

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence support is available. Contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) for confidential help.

22/04/2026

A time for reflection and action 💜

The month of May calls on us to reflect on the impact of domestic and family violence and to stand together for safety, respect and change. It encourages honest conversations and a shared commitment to supporting those who have been affected.

You’re invited to join the 2026 vigil, led by the Murray Bridge Regional Collaboration on Violence Against Women and Children and supported by the Rural City of Murray Bridge. It will be a meaningful gathering where our community comes together to pause and reflect.

If you’d like to be part of this gathering, the details are below:

📅 Friday 1 May 2026
📍 The Place of Courage, Sturt Reserve
⏰ 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Let’s come together to honour their lives and continue striving for change ✨

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence support is available. Contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) for confidential help.

16/04/2026

The Murray Bridge Regional Collaboration on Violence Against Women and Children invites you to the annual Domestic Violence Vigil - a time for our community to come together, remember lives lost and stand in solidarity with survivors.

Together, we send a clear message: there is no place for violence in our communities. Your presence shows support, strength and commitment to change.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence, support is available. Contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) for confidential help.

26/03/2026

The Gathering Place is a safe and supportive group in Murray Bridge for women who have experienced or are currently experiencing domestic violence. The group offers a caring and non-judgmental environment where participants can access:

-Confidential peer support
-Practical tools for healing and rebuilding
-Guided discussions facilitated by a trained domestic violence counsellor
-To help keep this a safe and confidential space, the date and time of the group will be provided once a participant has registered 🩷

For more information, please contact phone 08 8228 8960 or
email: [email protected]