The loss a young local Forbes woman has sent shockwaves through our community of Forbes leaving immense sadness.
As we come to terms with the loss of a young life, we reflect on her place in our community and her contribution to the fabric of life in Forbes.
We all knew her or knew of her. She was a young mother, a friend, a local woman who had her whole life in front of her. She played a vital role in our community as an early childhood educator, and she will be missed by the whole community.
Together, her memory will be honored by the whole community of Forbes as we stand up and speak out in the hope that no more lives are lost.
Council is working with Lifeline and Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMPHP) to provide services to those who need support.
This is another very difficult week for our community, we need to support each other and look after ourselves.
I am here and Forbes Shire Council is here to support our community as we are needed.
Our hearts go out to the families and friends who have funerals held this week. We are griveing your losses with you.
Whether you knew the families or not – our whole community is impacted by the tragic losses suffered.
Check on your mates, hug your families tight and look after yourselves, your neighbours and others our community.
We will continue our push for change with regards to bail and Domestic Violence laws.
The National Cabinet met on Wednesday and Premier Chris Minns has launched a review of Molly’s case and the decision to release her alleged killer on bail.
In NSW, it is estimated 23,000 AVOs were violated in the last 12 months. We need emergency and immediate changes such as digitally monitoring offenders locations and giving victims access to a mobile alert pendant to prompt an immediate response.
If you need support contact:
· Lifeline on 13 11 14
· Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800
· 1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732 – family and domestic violence counselling
· Family Violence Response Line on 1800 015 188
· 13 Yarn – 13 92 76 for First nations support.
Until next week, God bless
Phyllis Miller, OAM – Forbes Mayor