The stark reality lies in the fact that Sutherland Shire has a high rate of domestic violence per capita when compared with the rest of NSW.
The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research 2013 – 2018 reveals not only is it a concern, but it is a growing problem.
To help The Salvation Army tackle its goal of quashing incidences of domestic violence in the community, the charity is calling on people to get behind its annual cause.
The Big 50, held on September 1, connect the simple act of walking to the wider aim of expanding help to vulnerable families.
Participants can walk 50, 25 or five kilometres around the Shire in the event that will donate all funds raised to supporting DV services in the area.
Salvo’s offers crisis assistance to people escaping family violence. It opened a transitional housing service in the region called Samara House in 2017, which has already accommodated four families.
The house is a springboard into long-term housing and a secure future.