Family violence is a significant issue in our community that cuts across gender, cultures, ethnicities and socio-economic levels. It is an issue that affects us as a community and requires us all to take action,” Kiti says.“Increasingly there are more stories throughout Rotorua of whānau facing challenges head on and looking within community for inspiration. The point of raising awareness is that when messages reach whānau, they resonate and they engage a wide range of people and communities. “Strengthening our reach into communities, including those deemed “hard to reach” is a priority for both these kaupapa and that’s what community days like this are for. The outcome of days like this are a result of listening to what is important to community and encourages them to be a part of events like this.”
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