Community Events 2026
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Every conversation matters. Every action counts.
Join communities across the Eurobodalla and Bega Valley for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign calling for an end to violence against women and girls.
25 November – 10 December 2026Eurobodalla & Bega Valley
Eurobodalla
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Eurobodalla Events Calendar
Every 16 Days event happening across Batemans Bay and Moruya, at a glance.
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Eurobodalla Events
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1000 Purple Paper Cranes
Fishbowl · Pop-up project space, Moruya
Small acts of collective resistance against gender-based violence.
Fishbowl invites the community to fold 1000 purple paper cranes at a series of free making workshops in recognition of the 16 Days of Activism. Cranes made by the community will create a large-scale installation filling the Fishbowl window from 25 November to 10 December.
Workshops are taking place on unceded Brindja-Yuin lands. Sponsored by Eurobodalla Shire Council. Instagram: @fishbowl_projects
‘It Starts With Us’ Film Screening & Panel
Organised by Rotary Club of Moruya
Join us for the Eurobodalla launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, featuring a special screening of It Starts With Us and a panel discussion.
CWA Purple Morning Tea
Organised by CWA Moruya
A purple morning tea hosted by CWA Moruya.
More details coming soon
Youth Event: Domestic Violence Colour Run
Starting from Gundary Oval, you can dance, run, walk or stroll the 5km track and immerse yourself in the colours of the rainbow.
SAGE Market Stall
Organised by Rotary Club of Moruya
Drop in and help us raise public awareness at our SAGE Market stall. Plenty of information and support available. You’ll also have the chance to sign and hang a personal pledge on our Purple Promise Tree.
Drop in · No booking needed
Respectful Relationships Trivia Night
Organised by Rotary Club of Batemans Bay
Gather your friends to test your general knowledge while talking about what matters most: building and maintaining respectful, healthy relationships in our community. Together, let’s raise awareness, challenge everyday norms, and champion safety and equality for everyone.
Twilight Bridge Walk & BBQ
Organised by Rotary Club of Batemans Bay
Stand together against gender-based violence. Let’s come together as a community to walk across the Batemans Bay bridge, then stay for a free community BBQ to connect, reflect and share in solidarity. Wear something purple or simply bring your open heart and supportive presence.
Moruya Country Markets Stall
Organised by Rotary Club of Moruya
Drop in and help us raise public awareness at our Country Markets stall. Plenty of information and support available. You’ll also have the chance to sign and hang a personal pledge on our Purple Promise Tree.
Drop in · No booking needed
Batemans Bay Rotary Sunday Market Information Stall
Organised by Rotary Club of Batemans Bay
Join us at the Rotary Sunday Market for a community information stall dedicated to raising awareness, promoting respectful relationships, and standing together to end gender-based violence.
Drop in · No booking needed
Bega Valley
Bega Valley Says No to Violence
Bega Valley Events Calendar
Join the Bega Valley community in supporting the 16 Days of Activism campaign through fundraising events, community activities and awareness initiatives to help say no to domestic and family violence.
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Bega Valley Events
Beyond the Silence: Light the Night Walk & Vigil
Bega Valley says NO to domestic violence and abuse
Join us on a walk along the Fishpen, Merimbula, to Ford Park for a vigil to remember women and children lost to violence, in solidarity with POPIN and other services across NSW. Afterwards, gather at Ford Park for a BBQ, with funds raised going to the Bega Valley Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Committee.
A collaboration between the Bega Valley Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Committee, Rotary Club of Merimbula, Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast and CWA Sapphire Coast Evening Branch.
Barefoot Bowling
Organised by Rotary Bega
Come and play barefoot bowls and help raise awareness of domestic violence in our valley. Everyone is welcome. Wear purple to show your support. Donations of Christmas gifts for women affected by violence are welcome.
Bega Valley Says No to Violence Trivia Night
Games, prizes and screen-printed merchandise. Food and drinks available for purchase. Raising funds for the Bega Valley Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Committee.
Pambula Mitre 10 BBQ Fundraiser
Community sausage sizzle supporting the Bega Valley Says No to Violence campaign and the Bega Valley Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Committee. Come along and support the fundraiser!
Come along · No tickets needed
Coffee Cup Sticker Awareness Campaign
Grab a takeaway coffee and look out for our specially designed stickers promoting the 16 Days of Activism and raising awareness of domestic and family violence.
Look for the sticker on your cup
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Purple Promise Tree
A Purple Promise for a Safer Community
The 2026 Purple Promise initiative is about making a personal commitment to challenge disrespect, support people experiencing violence, encourage healthy relationships and help create a community where everyone can feel safe.
Look for the purple tree at one of the Eurobodalla events, add your name and pledge to speak up against abuse.
In memory · Eurobodalla & Bega Valley
Purple Shoes
This 16 Days of Activism, we are putting purple shoes on display to remember the women and children whose lives have been impacted or lost to domestic and family violence.
Each pair of shoes represents a life, a story, a family and a future that matters. They are a visual reminder of the devastating impact of violence in our communities and the importance of standing together to say that violence is never acceptable.
Purple is the colour of the domestic and family violence awareness movement, representing courage, dignity and the fight for change.
We invite our community to pause, reflect and stand in solidarity with victim-survivors. Together, we can raise awareness, challenge violence and work towards a future where everyone feels safe.
The shoes are there to encourage conversations, increase awareness and show support for people affected by domestic and family violence.
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Download & Print
Posters, flyers and calendars for the 16 Days of Activism. Download, print and display them at your workplace, school, café or community noticeboard.
Calendars
Eurobodalla Events Calendar
Bega Valley Events Calendar
Eurobodalla Calendar – Digital Screen Version
Campaign posters
Help Stop the Violence
Moruya Says No to Domestic & Family Violence
Moruya Says Yes to Respectful Relationships
Purple Promise Pledge Poster
Take the Purple Promise
Event flyers
1000 Purple Paper Cranes – Workshops
1000 Purple Paper Cranes – Call to Action
Light the Night Walk & Vigil, Merimbula
Bega Barefoot Bowling
Bega Valley Says No Trivia Night
Pambula Mitre 10 BBQ Fundraiser
Need support? If you or anyone you know needs help, call 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732)
or visit 1800respect.org.au. In an emergency, call 000.