Trees wrapped for anti-violence campaign
Colourful knitted wraps have been installed on trees near Peninsula war memorials to draw attention to domestic and family violence.
The "yarn bombs" have been installed by Zonta Central Coast, supported by the Woy Woy branch of the Country Women's Association.
They can be found near the Woy Woy Memorial Park and the Ettalong Vietnam Veterans' War Memorial.
The action is part of the "16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence" campaign which runs through until December 10.
The wraps will remain in place until December 17.
"Many people do not recognise that physical violence is not the only form of abuse that people experience," said Zonta president Ms Jill Davis.
"Each of the trees has a message about different forms of violence and abuse, such as coercive control, financial and social restrictions and emotional abuse, as well as information about how to find help."
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch said the "16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence" was a UN Women's initiative which began on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Woy Woy CWA president Ms Jane Bowtell said: "We're very proud to be working with Zonta Club of Central Coast on a yarn bomb art installation.
"You can spot our two trees at Woy Woy Fishermen's Wharf and at Memorial Park in Woy Woy over the next 16 days."
SOURCE:
Media release, 24 Nov 2022
Jill Davis, Zonta Central Coast
Media release, 23 Nov 2022
Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford
Social media, 18 Nov 2022
Jane Bowtell, CWA Woy Woy