Advocacy & Campaigns
Memorial Sculpture and Plaque
In 2016, Artist Güler Altunbas collaborated with cohealth in making her memorial bronze sculpture "Question Why?"
Launch at the cohealth Collingwood & Footscray sites for the Bronze Sculpture "Question Why" in November 2016. This sculpture has a permanent home at cohealth Collingwood site reception area.
Launch at the cohealth Collingwood & Footscray sites for the Bronze Sculpture "Question Why" in November 2016. This sculpture has a permanent home at cohealth Collingwood site reception area.
Bronze Sculpture "Question Why" 2016 Artist Güler Altunbas.
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Memorial Plaque
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Filming of cohealth activists on gender-based violence during 16 Days of Activism in 2018.
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"At cohealth, we are committed to playing our part in ending violence against women.
Yesterday, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, marked the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. In this short film, cohealth activists Güler, Phil and Karen share their motivations to take part in the campaign and remind us all why it is important to take action. Take a look at what they had to say…" #16days #16daysactivist #orangecard #endviolenceagainstwomen#genderbasedviolence #violenceagainstwomen #orangetheworld |
Memorial Garden Opening dedication
The Moreland City Council's opening of a memorial garden for victims of violence. Speeches for the Opening of The Memorial Garden at Brosnan Park 26 October 2017.
Launch at cohealth Footscray of Bronze Sculpture "Question Why?" December 2016.
Launch at cohealth Collingwood of Bronze Sculpture "Question Why?"
25 November 2016.
City of Melton White Ribbon Day 25 November 2017. 16 Days of activism .
A shrine and memorial is necessary...
According to Herman, public recognition of trauma is required for healing see facts & statistics tab.
A shrine and memorial is required to commemorate those both living and who have passed R.I.P as they suffer(ed) and struggle(d) violent acts.
Action needs to be taken on many levels. Community members and society in general can demonstrate that, it wants to bring about change by taking responsibility towards zero tolerance of violence in its systems and laws.
Action needs to be taken on many levels. Community members and society in general can demonstrate that, it wants to bring about change by taking responsibility towards zero tolerance of violence in its systems and laws.
I believe that, in order for change to occur, we need to demonstrate many aims and objectives as a society:
1. By supporting and embracing survivors to be hopeful, courageous and reduce the isolation encountered.
2. Commemorate the loved ones gone.
3. To have justice and be seen as a just society.
4. To validate, acknowledge and admit that private violence occurs.
5. Identify how to problem solve and take responsibility for the wellbeing of survivors.
6. Recognise our strengths and overcome challenges.
7. Act and resolve such problematic matters.
8. A statue/monument/ plaque is placed in a prominent public space to represent recognition of what has happened to fellow community members. In doing so, this demonstrates compassion and provides an anchor point for gatherings and getting together to contemplate and make a tribute.
9. To look into and question why there is silence and imposed shame around these issues.
10. News broadcasts in print, television, radio and digital/internet media to state the devastation of horrific crime and the loss of innocence and trust.
11. Lifting the lid of oppression, exploitation of the vulnerable and disadvantaged.
12. An apology and empathy by the community and society would have far reaching results as positive and progressive for all involved.
'And I Rise' cohealth
Gender equity and the prevention of violence against women short film
