MASP addresses the elephant in the room

Family Violence is often something people struggle to talk about.

MASP and other local community organisations want to see that changed – which is why they are supporting Women’s Health Loddon Mallee’s “The Elephant in the Room” project.

The Elephant in the Room project features words and drawings by women victim survivors of family violence on a fibreglass elephant.

One side focuses on the damage caused by family violence, the other side highlights the hope, strength, and resilience of women recovering from abuse.

You may have already seen the Elephant around town in other community spaces, however for the short term it will be located at MASP’s Pine Avenue service centre.

“Our staff see the impacts of family and domestic violence every day and the significant impact this has on those within our communities. This elephant encourages discussion and education on something that has long been considered a private issue – bringing it to the light,” MASP Acting CEO Charmaine Calis said.

“When we work together to build an awareness and understanding of how to stop violence before it starts we will see the change needed to stop violence before it starts – which is why MASP is proud to be on board with this project”.

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