1 in 4 Australian women have experienced emotional abuse by a current or former partner.
1 in 6 Australian women have experienced physical or sexual violence from a current or former partner.
1 in 5 Australian women surveyed say the violence continues at work.
These statistics are unacceptable, and the team behind RizeUp Australia is dedicated to driving awareness of domestic and family violence and reducing the number of women affected.
Fernwood Fitness is beyond proud to officially announce our ongoing partnership with RizeUp Australia, to provide new beginnings for women and children fleeing domestic and family violence.
The RizeUp mission is to provide life-changing, practical support for the families affected, giving them the help to press the restart button on a life free from violence. When a family leaves a refuge, RizeUp furnishes their new home with everything they need so they can make a fresh start, ensuring women and their children do not return to dangerous situations due to economic necessity.
Fernwood recognises that as a community, it is up to us to respectfully challenge the behaviours and attitudes that allow this violence to occur. Every donation made helps make a difference to the lives of those impacted by providing new homes for families in need, and a safe and nurturing environment for children – perhaps for the first time in their lives.
Want to watch a home set up come to life? Check out the video below.
In celebration of our partnership and to raise much-needed funds for RizeUp to continue their mission, all Fernwood Fitness clubs have committed to donating a portion of their onboarding fees throughout the month of July directly to RizeUp. Join now here.
This collaboration is intrinsically linked to Fernwood’s ethos to ‘empower women to shine’, and the opportunity to provide new beginnings for women and children fleeing domestic and family violence is a mission we’re honoured to stand behind.
To find out more about fundraising morning teas and events to further drive monetary and physical goods donations, explore our partnership with RizeUp here, contact your local club, or donate directly to RizeUp here.
