08/05/2026
Today, Friday May 8, is our first ; joining over 200 clubs in taking a stand against domestic violence. We’ve turned our venues purple & we’re donating 10% of all food & beverage sales to to help those fleeing domestic violence.
Domestic and family violence remains a serious issue in Australia, impacting 1 in 4 women and 1 in 14 men. In the Sutherland Shire alone, police recorded over 580 domestic violence related incidents in a single year. In the Illawarra more than 700 were recorded. Many more are not reported.
These numbers highlight the ongoing need for awareness, support and community action. As well as turning purple and donating 10% of our food & beverage sales to escabags, we also hosted a community morning tea at our Gymea Tradies to both connect local services and thank them for their dedication to helping those impacted by domestic violence.
Members and guests will notice a new donation box at Caringbah Reception for Escabags. Escabags aims to alleviate the immediate trauma of domestic abuse by providing free ‘Escape Bags’ in communities & connecting victims with resources to continue their journey towards survivorship. ‘Escape bags’ for individuals and families contain contact information for support services as well as essential items such as toiletries, nappies, pre-paid sim card, personal safety alarm and more. Donations of new shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, nappies, wipes, feminine hygiene products, deodorant, children’s teddy bears and more will be gratefully accepted at all Tradies venues until May 31. Escabags are free and are currently available from endota spa inside Tradies Gymea.
We hope that our efforts, and the efforts of over 200 clubs across NSW today, encourage respectful relationships in our community, show those experiencing family and domestic violence that they are not alone, encourage people to seek support and promote the message that everyone deserves to feel safe 💜