If you have recently taken a stroll around the community, you might have noticed a few bright red benches in prominent public spots. Thanks to a combined effort by the Burdekin Shire Council, the Burdekin Men’s Shed, and the Zonta Club Burdekin Inc, four Red Benches have been cleaned, painted, and repaired for installation.
The benches can now be found at the Graham Street entrance of the Burdekin Library, outside the Ayr Court House, in front of the Burdekin Community Association building, and at Plantation Park.
But what’s the significance of these Red Benches? They serve as a powerful reminder to raise awareness of domestic violence in our community. By placing these benches in public spaces, the aim is to keep the issue visible and encourage conversations around ending domestic violence.
This initiative is part of the broader Red Bench Project, run in partnership with the Red Rose Foundation, an Australian non-profit focused on domestic violence prevention.
The Zonta Club Burdekin Inc extends heartfelt thanks to Mayor Pierina Della Cort, Councillor Fina Vasta, and Burdekin Shire Council’s Manager of Operations, Wayne Saldumbide, for their unwavering support.
Special appreciation also goes to the members of the Burdekin Men’s Shed, who worked tirelessly to repair, paint, and affix the plaques, and to the Burdekin Shire Council employees who helped transport the benches to their new homes.
This project exemplifies the true spirit of community partnership. Thanks to everyone involved for helping raise awareness and making a difference. Together, we can “Change the Ending”.
Change The Ending – Be Aware Of The Signs
What are the common signs of an abusive partner?
• Telling you that you never do anything right.
• Showing extreme jealousy of your friends or time spent away from them.
• Preventing or discouraging you from spending time with others, particularly friends, family members, or peers.
• Insulting, demeaning, or shaming you, especially in front of other people.
• Preventing you from making your own decisions, including about working or attending school.
• Controlling finances in the household without discussion, such as taking your money or refusing to provide money for necessary expenses.
• Pressuring you to have sex or perform sexual acts you’re not comfortable with.
• Pressuring you to use drugs or alcohol.
• Intimidating you through threatening looks or actions.
• Insulting your parenting or threatening to harm or take away your children or pets.
• Intimidating you with weapons like guns, knives, bats, or mace.
• Destroying your belongings or your home.
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