‘We can’t stop this’: Fight against violence continues

White Ribbon may have closed its doors, but those working tirelessly to end domestic violence will continue doing so no matter what.

Anti-Violence Marchers in Lakemba, NSW. Friday 23rd November 2018. Today Lakemba held the biggest march against violence against women as part of White Ribbon Day. (AAP IMAGE/Jordan Shields)

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WHITE Ribbon may have closed its doors, but those working tirelessly to end domestic violence will continue doing so no matter what.

That's the sentiment from University of the Sunshine Coast lecturer and White Ribbon Queensland chairman Greg Nash, who says "domestic violence isn't going away, so neither are we".

Mr Nash, who joined White Ribbon as an ambassador in 2013 and became the state chairman last year, said White Ribbon committees across Queensland were committed to continuing their efforts despite the organisation's shock closure.

"It blindsided me, it shocked everyone," he said.

"We're out in the community, we're always doing this work. I don't think anyone really realised the precarious position White Ribbon was in at the time."

Mr Nash said in losing White Ribbon, they lost the ability to co-ordinate larger, nationwide activities.

But he said everyone involved in the Sunshine Coast Committee had "no intention of backing away from violence".

Greg Nash and Sunshine Coast Superintendent Darryl Johnson are committed to keep the White Ribbon campaigning efforts continuing on the Sunshine Coast, despite the organisation's shock closure.

"This isn't the end of our activities on the Sunshine Coast," he said.

"We're going to band together, we're talking to the councils and we have every intention of still supporting the programs what we've put forward.

"We're going to keep the fire burning."

Last week, the organisation announced its end after an "analysis of the organisation's future sustainability".

It went into liquidation ahead of White Ribbon Day on November 22.

"For all those who are already planning for White Ribbon Day, we encourage you to continue with those plans alongside the international White Ribbon movement. Continue to raise your voice," the board said.

White Ribbon Sunshine Coast Committee chairman and Superintendent Darryl Johnson said the closure was "extremely disappointing".

"I am quite confident this committee and this community has the drive and will to continue this work together (regardless) of the events from last week," he said.

Mr Nash said it was vital "now more than ever" to keep the message of White Ribbon going.

"We can't stop this We've got to keep the momentum, we've got to keep pushing," he said.