Domestic and Family Violence Candlelight Vigil 2025

Please join us as we honour the lives lost to domestic and family violence and express our support to the families of victims. Together, we will reflect on the impact of this crisis and reaffirm the importance of the work to be done to save lives and ensure that women and children can live free from violence and fear.

The lighting of candles symbolises remembrance, hope, and our collective commitment to end men’s violence against women and children.

Please stand with us and show our shared commitment to strive for promotion and protection of women’s and children’s rights, interests and wellbeing all year round.

Time: From 5.30pm for a 6pm start

Location: Yagan Square, Cnr Wellington Street and, William St, Perth WA 6000


About the Vigil:

The Candlelight Vigil will take place on National Family Violence Remembrance Day, Wednesday 7 May, 2025, coinciding with Domestic Violence Prevention Month.

Please note:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander attendees are warned that the Vigil may contain images or stories of people who have passed away.

It will also contain stories of domestic and family abuse, which may be triggering for some participants.

In an emergency, or if you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call the police now on 000.

If it’s not an emergency and you need support, you can call these numbers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If you are assisting someone who does not speak English, first call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 13 14 50. They can connect you with the service of your choice and interpret for you.

• 1800RESPECT National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service: a national telephone and online counselling and referral service. Phone: 1800 737 732.
• Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline: provides support for women, with or without children, who are experiencing family and domestic violence in Western Australia (including referrals to women’s refuges). Phone: 1800 007 339.
• Crisis Care: provides Western Australia’s after-hours response to reported concerns for a child’s safety and wellbeing and information and referrals for people experiencing crisis. Phone: 1800 199 008.
• Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline: provides telephone information and referrals for men who are concerned about their violent and abusive behaviours, and for male victims of family and domestic violence in Western Australia. Phone: 1800 000 599.
• MensLine Australia: 24/7 support for men and boys dealing with family and relationship difficulties. Support for men who are concerned that their behaviour is hurting the people they care about. Phone: 1300 78 99 78.
• Sexual Assault Resource Centre: provides a range of free services to people affected by sexual violence. Phone: (08) 6458 1828 or free call 1800 199 888.