In May 2015, Harcourts staff across Australia will be walking down a different path and joining forces with White Ribbon Australia to take a stand against violence.
In recognition that violence against women is, in fact, a community issue, “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes” is an education and fundraising campaign led by the Harcourts Foundation in conjunction with Harcourts Real Estate to increase public awareness of the impact of violence against women in Australia.
“Walk a Mile in Their Shoes” will take place across Australia on Friday 8th May. All participants are encouraged to wear heels and “walk a mile” (actually, around a kilometre) along a designated public route, to show solidarity and draw attention to the cause, whilst working towards our goal of raising $100,000 for White Ribbon nationally.
All proceeds from this campaign will be donated to White Ribbon’s “Break the Silence” programme in primary and secondary schools across Australia, aimed at creating generational change in attitudes toward violence.
Time - arrive 11:00am for 11:30 start, finish 12:30pm
State Event Locations:
Victoria – Southbank Spillway to City Square, Melbourne
Tasmania – Prince's Square (Charles St) to Brisbane Street Mall, Launceston
New South Wales – Prince Alfred Square (via Church Street) to Parramatta Town Hall, Parramatta
Queensland – Wheel of Brisbane, along Clem Jones Promenade to The Arbour, Southbank
Western Australia – 10 Henry Lawson Walk, East Perth, to Arden Street, Victoria Gardens, East Perth (TBC)
South Australia – Frome Rd (parklands opposite Adelaide Zoo) to Elder Park Rotunda, Adelaide