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Cardinia Shire Safe Steps Candlelight Vigil

  • Date: 7 May 2025
  • Location: Cardinia Cultural Centre , Lakeside Boulevard, Pakenham
  • Time: 6.00–7.00pm
  • Cost: Free

Community members are invited to come together in remembrance of those whose lives have been impacted or lost due to family violence.

The Cardinia Shire Safe Steps Candlelight Vigil is an opportunity for community members to come together in rememberence of those whose lives have been impacted or lost due to family violence.

The Vigil takes place on National Family Violence Remembrance Day Wednesday 7 May.

This event is supported by Cardinia Shire Council and Together We Can, to acknowledge family violence as a common but silent problem in our community.

Please note that this event will discuss family violence, there will be support people in attendance.

For further information please contact the Community Strengthening Team via email to mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au