Forbes has stepped up on White Ribbon Day.
An estimated 1000 people marched down the main street in a community stand against men's violence against women on Monday, November 25.
Men and young men then stood together at Lions Park, pledging to stand up, speak out and act to prevent men's violence on women.
White Ribbon representative Guinevere Dickie said gathering was one way to show you care, and to make change.
"Let's make sure we never forget the women who have lost their lives," she said.
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"Let's make sure we stand up for what is right and we continue to fight for a world where no one is made to feel afraid in their own home, or feel scared of someone that should be showing them love, care and compassion.
"Go away from today knowing inside that you're going to commit to being part of the solution."
Deputy Mayor Chris Roylance said the large turn out showed how strongly the community felt about the White Ribbon Day cause.
"Our community knows first hand what it feels like when a woman tragically loses her life to violence perpetrated by a man," Cr Roylance said.
"Our recent loss was not our first - and hundreds of thousands of Australians know this painful feeling.
"This year alone, more than 55 women have been killed by a man in a gender-related violence - this is more than one a week and it has to stop."
He encouraged people to have conversations that raise awareness and stop violence.
"We cannot lose any more grandmothers, mothers, daughters, wives or friends," he said. "Let's lead this charge."
Friday is International Men's Health Day and men are invited to join the community event at Lions Park from 7am.
Hear from guest speakers Cr Chris Roylance and Talk to Me Bro, enjoy a barbecue brekkie, participate in ice baths with Talk to Me Bro and enjoy a walk around the Lake.
ember for Orange Philip Donato said governments had strengthened laws on domestic violence and serious domestic violence offenders, but more needed to be done.
"We need to call it out, we need to be role models, we need to talk to other men, we need to lead by example and stamp out this type of behaviour," he said.
Barry Merritt led all men and boys in reciting the pledge, calling them to come forward and speak it together:
"I will stand up up, speak out, and act to prevent men's violence against women. This is our oath."
Many community members who walked in the march carried a memorial card for a woman who has lost her life in domestic violence, standing for her.
These were added to a memorial in the park in a moving service, before the community observed a time of silence.
The White Ribbon organisation has been talking with men and boys from all ages and stages of life and all different types of communities.
Ms Dickie said there were actions everyone could take to make change:
Attend events and rallies, showing your community and your mates that you care, that you're here to listen and you're here to help;
When you're listening, listen without judgement if someone reaches out, whether women or men;
Become educated about the signs of domestic violence and how to respond appropriately;
Speak out when you see something happening: if you see someone who makes a sexist joke say "it's not funny. It's not on.";
Support our local services, promote them, donating money and time to them;
Be a role model that demonstrates to everyone what appropriate behaviour is.
"They're all really easy things that every single one of you can do," Ms Dickie said.
Stevie Darcy from the Forbes Family and Domestic Violence Committee acknowledged the impact of family violence on individuals, families and our community, and the strength and resilience of the children and adults who have and are still experiencing family violence.
She urged everyone to become aware of the services that are available in our community, who were present on Monday.
Forbes Family and Domestic Violence committee were there ready to offer their support. Other services available to our community include:
Catholic Care Wilcannia Forbes: provides a broad range of services across homelessness and domestic violence, mental health, families and relationships, parent and children and financial counselling.
Their "staying home leaving violence program" offers support to women who wish to stay in their home - or a home of their choosing - while leaving domestic violence
Catholic Care can advocate for them with police, complete safety audits and plans, access to legal support, victim services and counselling as well as ongoing support.
If they need to leave the home CC can also seek other forms of accommodation.
Catholic Care's men's behaviour change program supports men who cause harm to change their behaviours.
Forbes Health Service NSW Health providing primary and community health services, including social worker and Aboriginal health worker, aiming to support all members of our community through prevention and response to violence and neglect.
Binaal Billa Family Violence Prevention Legal Service addresses legal concerns and facilitates wrap around support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander victims, survivors or family and domestic and sexual assault.
Yoorana Gunya Family Healing Centre provides medical services, mental health supports, allied health services and community supports. Yoorana Gunya means loving home in Wiradjuri.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call the Police on Triple Zero/000.
For confidential advice, support, and referrals, contact 1800 RESPECT or 13 YARN on 13 92 76.
Call the NSW Domestic Violence Line for free counselling and referral services on 1800 656 463 or Link2Home for homelessness support on 1800 152 152.
