A public forum to raise awareness of the issue of violence against women will be held on Wednesday, November 23, from 12.30pm at Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre. The forum will include presentations from the council’s Brighter Futures, South East Women and Children’s Service, and the Staying Home Leaving Violence programs.  If you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic violence you can ring the Domestic Violence Line for help on 1800 656 463, 24 hours a day, seven days.