The Candlelight Vigil for North West Tasmania took place on 6 May, coinciding with National Family Violence Remembrance Day. Community members were encouraged to attend and show their support for survivors and victims of domestic violence by donning purple attire. Candles, symbolizing hope, were distributed alongside message tags for the remembrance tree. Advocates for Change shared poignant and personal messages, while staff were present to offer assistance throughout the event.

This gathering served as a heartfelt tribute to honour those lost to family and domestic violence, support those affected and advocate for an end to the cycle of violence within communities.

This event was a joint venture between the Zonta Club of Devonport Inc, Australia, Cradle Coast, Soroptimist Devonport, Engender Equality, Police Family Violence Unit, Family Violence Counselling and Support Service and Central Coast Council.

The Zonta club played a pivotal role in organizing this event, contributing three members to the planning committee. The club successfully secured a grant from the Tasmanian Family and Sexual Violence Alliance, which helped fund the occasion.

Additionally, members arranged flowers and candles, prepared thank-you gifts for the speakers and pianist and ensured a welcoming vigil space. The club also warmly greeted attendees, making sure everyone felt safe and included.

The event achieved its goal of honoring and remembering lives lost to domestic violence while helping break the silence surrounding the issue. By standing in solidarity with survivors, participants emphasized that support and resources are available to those affected.

As part of the vigil, message tags from the remembrance tree will be displayed at council offices throughout North West Tasmania as a continued symbol of awareness and community commitment to ending violence. Structures across the region were also illuminated in purple in a show of solidarity and remembrance.