This May I will be joining my colleagues and participating in a challenge to walk, hike and run 88,000 steps in 8 days to raise much needed funds for RizeUp Australia, an independent national charity driving awareness of domestic and family violence within society by generating life-changing, practical support for the families affected. In Australia, domestic and family violence is disturbingly common. It is one of the main drivers of homelessness among women, children and men. It affects everyone - all races, religions and social classes. RizeUp’s programs promote women’s independence and decision-making in public life and relationships, which is a key outcome to preventing domestic violence. By participating in STAND UP FOR RIZEUP I aim to raise $500 and together we hope to raise $40,000 to support RizeUp's Homes Program which sets up and furnishes the homes sourced by specialist services to support clients moving on from domestic violence. A family fleeing from a violent household will often enter a refuge with nothing but the clothes on their backs. You can sponsor me and leave a message by selecting the donate button above.