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20 May, 2025
Red Ride against DV
OVER 100 motorbike riders joined the Red Ride Against Domestic Violence on May 17, kicking off the Stand Up Against Domestic Violence campaign.
Moreton Bay Division 12 Councillor and president of the Centre Against Domestic Abuse (CADA), Tony Latter, said this ride represented a ride for change.
“This is more than a motorbike ride or a car show,” Cr Latter said.
“It’s about a community standing up and speaking out against domestic and family violence.
It’s about awareness, action, and most importantly, support.”
The event featured a poignant installation called ‘The Chairs That Speak’, highlighting the devastating impact of domestic violence.
Cr Latter said that in the last three years, there have been 56 homicides in Queensland at the hands of a family member or intimate partner, with 21 occurring in the past 12 months.
Eight of the 56 murders were from Moreton Bay, and 13 victims were aged under 11.
Reciting a powerful poem, Cr Latter urged attendees to “change the story” and end the silence surrounding domestic violence.
“We ride for purpose, and it’s a reminder that together, we can raise awareness, start a conversation and change the story for families affected by domestic violence, let’s ride with respect and let’s ride for change,” he said.
The event, supported by the Caboolture Sports Club and the Rotary Club of Caboolture, was followed by a car show and family fun day at the Caboolture Showgrounds and brought together community members in a united stand against domestic violence.
