The Lost Petition
The Lost Petition is coming to Torquay!
The Lost Petition is an ongoing textile artwork that lists women and children who have lost their lives to male violence in Australia since 2008. This work is 30 metres long and proceeds to grow in length as women's and children’s lives continue to be lost to male violence.
The Lost Petition, 2022. Queens Hall, Parliament of Victoria, Australia. Photo credit Dans Bain.
In partnership with Surf Coast Shire Council, artist Dans Bain will bring her powerful artwork to the Surf Coast as part of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based Violence. The Lost Petition will be unrolled on the Polwarth Oval next to the Shire offices and filmed/photographed from overhead. A short video will be made about the artwork and this day of action on the Surf Coast.
📣CALL TO ACTION: Show your solidarity! Join us in this powerful community action against gender-based violence!
The Lost Petition is over 30 metres long (!!) and volunteer participants are needed to take part in the unfurling and holding of this artwork on the day. Please register using the form below.
When: Monday December 2nd, 9am - 11am
Where: Polwarth Oval, Banyul-Warri Fields (next to the Shire Offices)
Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/GZqWPthkFn
Questions/Enquiries: Torquay Community House, ph:5261 2583
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP:
1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732
Women's Crisis Line: 1800 811 811
Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491
Mensline: 1300 789 978
Lifeline (24-hour): 131 114
LGBTIQ - WithRespect: 1800 542 84
Kind regards,
Prue Challis (She/Her)(Working days: Mon-Thurs)
Manager
Wadawurrung Land
