Great Book to Read

I have done a lot of reading in the last month with some great publications recently hitting the book stands. Among these has been Rosie Batty's 'A Mothers Story'. Okay, this is not cheerful reading BUT certainly important reading as our community comes to terms with the enormous and complex problem which is domestic violence. Rosie as Australian of the Year is using her platform to keep the conversation highlighted on this difficult and often ignored issue. Something  has to fundamentally change in the homes, schools, workplaces and communities which are effected everyday by this terrible, destructive problem. There are no winners in the world of domestic violence but we need to keep the conversation going to ensure changes start to happen. I have much admiration for the courage Rosie has shown in telling her story at a still difficult point in her life. I feel a responsibility to honour her courage by ensuring I am playing some small and positive role in keeping this issue in the forefront of people's minds. If this has sparked your interest, please take the time to read her book. We all have something to contribute in helping change happen.

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