The Zonta Club of Brisbane East Inc, Australia, hosted a breakfast event during the 16 Days of Activism under the banner, “Paint the Bayside Orange.” Partnering with state and local members of Parliament, the breakfast brings together businesses, government officials, domestic and family violence service representatives and local community members across the bayside area of Brisbane.

Now in its 8th year, the breakfast initiative has progressed from an awareness and education campaign to providing tools for attendees to take action in saying NO to gender-based violence. Guests heard from the program manager of Small Steps for Hannah about their respectful relationships program that will be introduced in schools across Queensland in 2024.

The breakfast also provides an ongoing forum where key partners share their work and identify opportunities to work together in building support and services for survivors of domestic violence.