MANSFIELD parish member Dr Jane Freemantle has helped coordinate a gender–based family violence prevention workshop for Wangaratta's upcoming Lady Day celebrations on March 25.
Dr Freemantle collaborated with the Wangaratta Anglican Diocese and members of the Mother's Union to organise guest speakers and raise awareness for family violence prevention in the community.
"We are happy that the national renowned Reverend Dr Tracey Laurenson will be able to join us to lead the Family Violence workshop activities," Dr Freemantle said.
"MU members Diane Grant, Robyn Aulmann, Julie Tyler have also been involved in the planning for the day and will all meet soon to plan and finalise the details."
In Christian tradition, Lady Day commemorated the visit of the archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary.
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Wangaratta's Lady Day celebrations will include a service in the Holy Trinity Cathedral, followed by the family violence prevention workshop in Purbrick Hall.
Members of the Wangaratta Diocese and those in other communities were all welcome to attend.
"The Diocese of Wangaratta has signed up to the National Anglican Church of Australian initiative to work towards preventing Family Violence," Dr Freemantle said.
"This initiative will begin the Diocese response to our commitment."
