On Wednesday, 17th October, Dorothy Gilmor presented on the history of Rotary Safe Families. How it fits within our community. We heard about how the Police are now supporting the program along with several other government agencies. The program is about the community working together and supporting each other.
In 2016, following an increase in awareness of the prevalence of and hurt caused by family violence in our community, the Rotary Club of Melbourne established a Family Violence Committee and adopted the following pledge: “In keeping with Rotary’s focus on peace, service and supporting community values, the President, Board and Members of the Rotary Club of Melbourne recognise that Family Violence is a major social issue. As Rotarians and leaders in our community, professions and family life, WE pledge to: • Acknowledge that the use of control, abuse and violence against a child, young person or adult is a violation of human rights and commit to uphold the rights of all people to live free from violence. • Raise awareness of the impact family violence is having on the individuals and organisations we are associated with and promote best practice responses for Rotarians to be part of the solution in business and the community. • Support and contribute to projects that build a response to and understanding of Family Violence”. To enable our members meet the Club’s commitment “to promote best practice responses for Rotarians to be part of the solution”, the Family Violence Committee has developed Rotary Safe Families.
Emphasis was placed on the 3 R's
This is the Rotary SAFE Families First Aid “3R’s” of abuse prevention which is applicable to mental health issues?
- Recognise signs of mental health issues
- Raise your concerns "Safely" with victim
- Refer victim 000/support FV organisation OR Make the Call Yourself!
The 3R’s can be applied to any form of mental health issues to anyone and any diversity!