CANTERBURY BANKSTOWN COMMUNITY TO PULL WEIGHT AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

The CBCity Say No to Domestic Violence Tug O’ War Cup will return with power this month and Council is calling on the community to register teams.

Local businesses, schools, services and residents are encouraged to stand up, get a grip and pull their weight against domestic violence at the annual Tug O’ War Cup on Wednesday 20 November.

Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Bilal El-Hayek said the event is always a show of strength as the community comes together to take a stand against domestic violence.

“Domestic violence is a scourge on our society and we must all work together to stamp it out,” Mayor El-Hayek said.

“The Tug O’ War Cup is a fun afternoon with a serious message – that this community says ‘no’ to domestic violence and ‘yes’ to healthy relationships

“We’ve already had teams register from local emergency services and I encourage others in the community to do the same. It’s going to be a great day out to highlight an important cause.”

Family and domestic violence is any form of threatening, coercive, dominating or abusive behaviour that occurs between people in a family, domestic or intimate relationship, or former intimate relationship, that causes the person experiencing the behaviour to feel fear

CBCity holds the Tug O’ War Cup every year to bring about change and awareness to this type of behaviour.

Registrations are open until Friday 15 November, with teams welcome from all members of the community including families and friends, businesses, schools and other organisations.

International and Australian Tug O’ War Champion judging officials will also be on hand, offering up their tips and expert advice.

The Tug O’ War Cup will be held from noon-3pm on Wednesday 20 November at John Mackay Indoor Sports Centre.

For more information, and to register your team, visit cb.city/TugOWar