• WA Salvos march for women

Salvos in WA turned out in force to march on behalf of the Graceville Centre for women.

BY ANTHONY CASTLE 

Salvos joined global commemorations for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women at the launch of 16 Days of Activism in Western Australia on 25 November.

The Salvation Army provides services in Western Australia to support women facing family and domestic violence. 

The day began with a community expo showcasing organisations dedicated to supporting women and children affected by family and domestic violence. Service providers shared resources, prevention strategies, and frontline experiences, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated, long-term action. Each year, The Salvation Army in Australia assists more than 7000 women and children experiencing family violence. 

The Salvation Army’s Perth City (ALT) team showed support for the dedicated family domestic violence practitioners from the Army’s Graceville Centre. The Graceville Centre has three services in Western Australia, providing assistance for women affected by family and domestic violence incidents. 

Salvos marching through the streets of Perth (left) and hosting a stall raising awareness of The Salvation Army’s services.

Attendees later gathered for a rally where survivors shared stories of resilience and recovery. The rally also featured a solemn reading of the names of those who lost their lives to family and domestic violence in the past 12 months. A silent march followed through Perth’s city centre, honouring victims and raising public awareness of the thousands who continue to experience violence and suffer in silence.

The Salvos collaborate with services such as the police, financial counsellors, and courts to provide personalised support to women and their children. The Salvation Army continues to work alongside community partners, survivors, and support services to ensure safety, dignity, and lasting change for women and children across Western Australia. 

If you or someone you know is safe now but needs help due to a family violence situation please see our Find help now page for details on referral services in your state. 

You can also call the National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line – 1800RESPECT – on 1800 737 732.