The fight to eradicate the scourge of domestic violence will have some new supporters from now on.
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Members of the Dubbo based Domestic Violence Prevention Committee were joined by bikers forming the Bikers against Domestic Violence group on Friday for a communal BBQ and information day at the Macquarie Street Rotunda.
During the event, the Western Plains NSW biker chapter demonstrated their commitment to the cause by displaying their new patches, which according to founder David Floyd were a simple way to spread the important message.
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"We are keen to continue liaising with local service providers and may look at a specific Ride Against Domestic Violence," Mr Floyd said.
"Groups of motorcycles can attract attention, so it is a simple way of sharing a really important message."
The chapter have adopted a phoenix iconography for the new patches, which are intended to represent rebirth and renewal.
"We went for the Phoenix as part of the logo as it represents rebirth, or new beginnings, which is what we would hope can happen for victims of domestic violence," Mr Floyd said.
Mr Floyd said that around half of the organisation's members had purchased a patch or shirt to display the message of support during their rides.
The event was supported by a number of community groups and support organisations, with Dubbo Violence Prevention Committee chairperson Angela Coker welcoming their support for the significance of White Ribbon Day.
"White Ribbon Day aims to raise awareness of family violence, and wearing a white ribbon stands for never taking part in, condoning or staying silent about violence against women," Ms Coker said.
Statistics provided by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research paint a grim picture for Dubbo.
The number of domestic violence related assaults in the Dubbo Regional Council area increased by 63.4 per cent over a two-year period leading up to June 2019.
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