A children’s picture book, developed by Central Coast Council, to promote respectful relationships and break down gendered stereotypes of traditional roles within the home, was launched at a special event in Kibble Park on 5 December 2024.
The launch of ‘Every Day I Like to Play’ coincides with the annual ’16 days of Activism against gender-based violence’ campaign.
Central Coast Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith, said Council works with the local Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee (CCDVC), a community group aiming to prevent, reduce and eliminate domestic and family violence.
The Central Coast has the third highest number of domestic violence related incidences in NSW and is also consistently over-represented in statistics for Breach of Apprehended Violence orders.
The book will also be available in our libraries and can help you start, or continue, the conversation with the pre-school aged children in your lives.
Central Coast Council Media Release
