Shining the light on domestic violence Staff working to support domestic
support and consultation you provide to our community partners in this work,” she said. The team held bright orange stalls across hospitals as part of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, which ran from 25 November until 10 December.
violence families in northern Sydney have been awarded for their “gold standard service”. The Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) team was awarded the Gold Standard Award for Outstanding Domestic Violence Community Service 2024, being recognised as “a community- minded organisation that goes above and beyond to support victims of domestic violence and abuse.” The award coincided with the 16 Days of Change campaign where staff at NSLHD hospitals and services wore orange to campaign against gender-based violence. Held by the Northern Beaches Domestic Violence Network, the event brought together people and services committed to making a difference in the field of domestic and family violence. PARVAN Director Rachel Wolfe said it was a “wonderful recognition” of the PARVAN Service. “For all of the staff’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to constantly improving and extending services and responses available for victims of domestic and family violence across our district, as well as for the
Members of the PARVAN team with their award
This annual campaign is one NSLHD supports and encourages visitors and patients to also get behind.
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