A Field of Remembrance commemorating those who lost their lives to domestic violence has served a poignant tribute at the opening of Blacktown City Council’s Knit Bomb Project 2025.
Each flower represents a Blacktown City resident lost to domestic violence (based on records since 1987) as part of thought-provoking displays at the Village Green in Blacktown.
Trees, poles and public property in Blacktown and Mount Druitt were wrapped with colourful knitting after Blacktown Library Knitting and Craft Group and community members led stitching efforts for the seventh annual event.
Mayor, Brad Bunting said support was growing for the Knit Bomb Project and showed community resolve.
“The Knit Bomb Project is as much led by community as it is Council, and our message is clear: there is no place for violence against women and children in Blacktown City,” he said.
“I especially urge men to talk to their friends and make sure they understand respectful relationships.
“We all have a role to play in changing community attitudes so we can keep our partners, mothers, sisters and children safe.”
Guest speaker, Blacktown Area Community Centres Executive Officer, Nafiye Mind, told of other initiatives in Blacktown City such as the Purple Chair Project honouring domestic violence victims and promoting support services.
Residents and representatives of community groups, service providers, the police and more pledged their commitment to end domestic violence as part of interactive displays.
The Knit Bomb Project launch coincides with a global campaign, 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
