City of Newcastle has displayed its commitment to reducing domestic violence in the LGA, choosing a sporting event attracting millions of male viewers as a platform to spread the message that violence is never okay in relationships.
Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes has announced Council will partner with charity, Got Your Back Sista as part of their new Community Impact Program.
Founder Melissa Histon will address 150 attendees at a luncheon on White Ribbon Day as a part of the Newcastle 500 Supercar's calendar, to raise funds and support victims of domestic abuse.
"We'll be holding a raffle and an auction, with the funds going directly to Got Your Back Sista, meaning we can help more women," Ms Histon says, "so certainly we're hopeful we can get some high-quality prizes donated, which will generate much needed funds for the charity."
Meanwhile, in other Supercars news, event organisers have announced who'll take to the stage at next year's 500.
Rock band Kiss will play in Newcastle in November 2019, on the back-end of their World Tour.
Kiss has visited the city once before, playing at the Entertainment Centre in 2015.
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Got Your Back Sista Founder Melissa Histon with Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes.
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