May 31, 2023
The annual Domestic Violence Awareness march through the streets of Cherbourg on Tuesday had a simple message: “No More Violence”.
For the third year, the march was led by the Queensland Police Pipes & Drums as it headed out of the gates of Cherbourg State School.
Students from Murgon State School, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School and Murgon State High School also took part, with many carrying colourful banners.
A strong contingent of Cherbourg residents also marched, walking behind the school groups.
As the parade came down Barambah Avenue, the chant of “No More Violence” echoed down the street.
Prior to the march, Cr Bronwyn Murray told the children that violence was not part of culture, and drugs and alcohol only added to the problem.
“We want to be happy people. We want to walk around with smiles on our faces,” she said.
“We want to be safe at all times.”
She urged the children to speak to their grandparents, teachers, police or support workers if they were experiencing violence in their lives.
“There is always someone you can tell if you are being hurt,” she said.
Guest speaker Neil Stanley urged the young boys present to always respect women, including their sisters and classmates.
“They have been the backbone of our society for thousands and thousands of years,” he said.
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Raw video of the start of the march at Cherbourg State School:
