Perth Sees Largest Ever Turnout at 35th March Against Domestic and Family Violence

PERTH, WA — A powerful show of community solidarity took place on 25 November 2025, with what was reported as the largest turnout in the history of the 35th March Against Domestic and Family Violence in Perth’s CBD. The march marked the launch of this year’s 16 Days in WA campaign, drawing more than 1,500 people from across the State. 

Hosted by the Centre For Women's Safety and Wellbeing, the event brought together community groups, service providers, victim-survivors, government representatives, and members of the public at Forrest Place to reflect on the profound impact of domestic and family violence and highlight the ongoing need for cultural change and stronger supports. 

Among those in attendance were representatives from organisations including the Aboriginal Family Legal Services (AFLS), which joined the march alongside local advocates and community services. The march featured stalls, a powerful rally, and a unified walk through the city — all aimed at showing solidarity with victim-survivors and reinforcing a shared commitment to ending men’s violence against women and children. 

“It seems an injustice to burden women with fixing the mistakes of men… one death is too many,” said community advocate Keiran Dent during the rally, calling on men and boys in particular to take an active role in ending family and domestic violence. ABC

Event organisers emphasised that the march is not only an act of remembrance for those lost to violence, but also a public call for continued community action, prevention efforts, and greater investment in services to support victim-survivors. ABC

The annual march remains a cornerstone of the 16 Days in WA – Stop Violence Against Women campaign, encouraging Western Australians from all walks of life to “Play Your Part” in creating safer, more respectful communities.