Brisbane, January 19 (MCCQ Newsdesk)
Isabela from Community Development at the Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast (MCCGC) recently attended the Power Nadesiko Gold Coast event, organized by the Japan Community of Queensland. This empowering initiative aimed to support women in becoming independent and leading safe lives, with a particular focus on raising awareness about gender-based violence and discrimination, especially among culturally diverse women, including those from the Japanese community in Queensland.
The event featured bilingual videos in English and Japanese, offering expert interviews that provided valuable insights on various topics related to gender-based violence. After the video screenings, a panel discussion was held, featuring experts in workplace harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
Panelists included Jess Malloy from the Gold Coast District Domestic and Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons Unit of QLD Police; Cassandra Mallett from the Gold Coast Community Legal Centre; Kellie Wilk, Counselling Manager at the Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence; and Marica Ristic, Manager of the Sara Program MFO.
During the panel, attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and gain practical advice on what to do in certain situations, as well as information on available support services. The event served as a valuable platform for connecting with experts and community members, fostering a deeper understanding of the challenges surrounding domestic violence and discrimination, and promoting solutions for a safer, more inclusive future.