CMOC-Northparkes Mines (Northparkes) has proudly supported the White Ribbon Campaign for several years and in 2016 became the first mine in Australia to become a White Ribbon Accredited workplace.
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As a White Ribbon accredited workplace, Northparkes joins with a group of organisations committed to preventing and responding to domestic and family violence.
Each year Northparkes employees band together to participate in local White Ribbon events alongside community members to stand up, speak out and act to prevent domestic and family violence.
Manager – People, Safety and Environment Stacey Kelly said as part of the company’s ongoing commitment, this year they hosted Rosie Batty, the founder of the Luke Batty Foundation and the 2015 Australian of the Year.
“Rosie visited us onsite to share her story with our employees and to further educate us on family violence,” Stacey said.
“We then held a session in town with our first responders and emergency service providers. This session was designed to encourage discussion around how we as a community can continue to work together to prevent domestic violence.
Rosie also met with the local Family and Domestic Violence committees of Parkes, Forbes and Peak Hill to discuss ways they can support their local communities.
Mayor of Parkes Shire Ken Keith OAM congratulated Northparkes on inviting Rosie Batty to Parkes.
“Her moving story and important message of reducing domestic and family violence in our community was inspirational,” he said.
Stacey said as a large employer in the Central West, it is important to Northparkes that they help break the cycle of domestic and family violence by supporting initiatives that improve the wellbeing of the community in which they live and work.
“Our journey towards Zero Harm Operations is a relentless focus across every aspect of our operation and our local community,” she said.
“Our commitment to raising awareness and our approach to domestic violence is an important part of this philosophy.
“We have supported local events such as the White Ribbon March in both Parkes and Forbes and initiatives and programs with local high schools including the Love Bites Program and the rugby league match.”
Northparkes are recognised by White Ribbon Australia as a pioneer in contributing to national cultural change to prevent and respond to violence.
Accreditation lasts for three years.
