No Excuse for Abuse march in Lakemba proves why it is among the biggest in Australia

Thousands showed their support for the anti-domestic violence campaign during last Friday evening’s No Excuse for Abuse march in Lakemba.

Several groups and organisations enthusiastically supported the march. Picture: Jordan Shields

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THOUSANDS showed their support for the anti-domestic violence campaign during last Friday evening’s fifth No Excuse for Abuse march in Lakemba.

Representatives from local Police Area Commands, schools, community groups, organisations and residents got into the spirit of the event, which is now regarded as one of the campaign’s largest marches in Australia.

The march, organised by Campsie Police Area Command and Canterbury Bankstown Council, began at Gilles St, Lakemba, before finishing at Parry Park, Punchbowl, with a community barbecue and performances from local groups.

The NSW Police band

Supporters with the No Excuse for Abuse T-shirts.

Lina Daher and Shaza Rifi from the Muslim Women's Association with Lakemba MP Jihad Dib. Pictures: Jordan Shields

Selfies were a part of the busy march.

Families supported the march in a big way.

White Ribbons were widely seen at the march.

Youth getting ready for the march to begin.

Punchbowl Boys High School show their support for the No Excuse for Abuse campaign. Pictures: Jordan Shields

Members from the Human Appeal Australia in Lakemba.

Mayor Khal Asfour with some councillors and residents. Picture: Jordan Shields

There were no shortages of excellent banners.

The NSW Police Band lead marchers.

No Excuse for Abuse" T-shirts are handed out.

The Brotherhood Boxing Association in Lakemba members.

Several groups were passionate about their support.

Belmore Boys High School show their support.

Community groups embraced the campaign wholeheartedly.

Banners held up by the marchers.

Members of Embassy Church.

Indian Muslim Association’s Siraj Patel with children Shiza, and Wahaj, president Arshad Khan and Jaweed Shaikh. Pictures: Jordan Shields

Members of the NSW Police band.

The Australian Cooks Island Community Council (NSW) is among the organisations that has been supporting the march since it started in 2013.

Their representative Margaret Nekeare-Cowan said: “In our community, domestic violence is still considered a taboo subject, so co-ordinated events like these that involve community groups, police and council, really bring it into focus.”