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Wednesday 1 May 2023

Venue: Ipswich City Council Administration Building – Level 1, 1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich

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Time	Workshops and speakers
Morning session 9:00am – 10:15am	Welcome to Country Nunukul Yuggera Aboriginal Dancers
	Opening statement on behalf of Ipswich Integrated Service System Working Group
	Welcome to Event
	Launch of the Ipswich Domestic and Family Violence Strategy and Action Plan 2024-25
	Keynote Speaker Jacque Lachmund – Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Council
Morning tea 10:15am – 10:30am
Middle session 10:30am – 1:30pm	Keynote Speaker Karen Bentley – WESNET Technology Facilitated Abuse
Middle session 10:30am – 1:30pm	Local spotlights Join us to hear from local services
Lunch and market stalls 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Afternoon session 1:30pm – 4:00pm	Activation with Aunty Susie
	Keynote Speaker Emma Iwinska – Women’s Health Equality Queensland Primary Prevention and Community Action
	Innovation Space – Priority area world café Integration through partnerships and collaboration Accountability and support for people using violence Widening doors and elevating voices Walking with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders Workforce support and development Healing and recovery support DFV is everybody’s business: Community education and resources
	Mayor’s address
	Summit closing
2024 Remembrance Ceremony and Walk Against Domestic Violence 4:30pm – 7:00pm
Ceremony and walk 4:30pm – 7:00pm	Meet at d’Arcy Doyle Place, Brisbane St, Ipswich Painting and badge-making from 4:30pm Peaceful walk commencing 5:30pm Vigil commencing at 6:00pm with words of hope and community activity Lion’s Club sausage sizzle *Click here to download the flyer* (JPG 1mb)