Australia’s property industry will unite to light up over 70 prominent buildings across the country in purple this weekend to raise awareness of the devastating impact of domestic and family violence.
Barangaroo Precinct in Sydney, Melbourne GPO in Melbourne, Central Plaza in Brisbane, Forest Chase in Perth, Canberra Centre in Canberra, and 83 Pirie Street in Adelaide are just some of the iconic buildings that will be bathed in purple light this weekend as part of a country-wide property industry initiative.
The Property Champions of Change – made up of 25 property industry leaders – have joined forces to light up offices and shopping centres across capital cities and regional areas in purple, the colour representing those who have been impacted by domestic and family violence, including those that have lost their lives.
This also marks the commencement of the 16 Days of Activism campaign against gender-based violence.
GPT CEO and Property Champions of Change Chair Bob Johnston said workplaces have an important role to play in ending domestic and family violence and raising awareness of the gravity of the issue.
“This is a widespread societal issue, and the statistics sadly show that most organisations will have employees who are impacted by domestic and family violence in some way, which is something we urgently need to change,” Mr Johnston said.
“We know how critical it is that people experiencing domestic and family violence stay connected to the workplace, stay employed and feel safe at work and we have a real role to play in helping our communities to feel safe at home too.
“Lighting our cities and regional areas purple sends a strong message from the property industry that we are committed to play our part to end domestic and family violence,” he said.
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence runs from the International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women (25 November) to Human Rights Days (10 December).
Full Stop Australia CEO said domestic and family violence is an epidemic – and it is not dissipating.
“Currently 1 in 6 women and 1 in 16 men have experienced physical or sexual violence by a current or previous partner since the age of 15,” she said.
“1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men have experienced emotional abuse by a current or previous partner since the age of 15.
“One of the hallmarks of domestic and family violence is that victim-survivors are made to feel incredibly isolated and alone. The power of seeing such a show of support in our cities cannot be overstated.
“For victim-survivors, the message is clear – ‘Abusive behaviour is not acceptable and is no longer regarded as a private matter. If you have been impacted by domestic and family violence, we will stand alongside you, and support you in your safety and recovery’,” Ms Foster said.
Property Council of Australia Chief Executive Ken Morrison said because property touches the lives of almost all Australians every day, the industry is uniquely positioned to raise awareness and make a difference.
“Lighting up buildings purple across the country will not only draw attention to the epidemic that is domestic and family violence, but it’s also a show of support for those affected by it,” Mr Morrison said.
“The property industry has a particularly powerful role to play in addressing domestic and family violence, not only because we are the largest employer in Australia, but because the places we create – our offices, shopping centres and industrial sites – are used by people every day, which puts us in a unique position to raise awareness and provide support,” he said.
The Property Champions of Change was established in 2015 and today includes 25 members who lead some 35,000 employees, in 9 jurisdictions.
Property Champions of Change Member organisations participating in the lighting of their buildings include Brookfield, CBRE, Cbus Property, Colliers, Dexus, Frasers Property Australia, Investa, ISPT, JLL, Knight Frank Australia, Lendlease, Mirvac, QIC, Scentre Group, Stockland, The GPT Group and Vicinity Centres.
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List of buildings being lit up purple on Friday 25 November and Saturday 26 November 2022
Asset | Location | State | ||||||
Canberra Centre | Canberra | ACT | ||||||
Westfield Bondi Junction | Bondi | NSW | ||||||
Castle Towers | Castle Hill | NSW | ||||||
Green Hills Shopping Centre | East Maitland | NSW | ||||||
Ed.Square Town Centre | Edmondson Park | NSW | ||||||
The Gables Sales Office | Gables | NSW | ||||||
Elara Sales Office | Marsden Park | NSW | ||||||
Merrylands Shopping Centre | Merrylands | NSW | ||||||
1 Denison Street | North Sydney | NSW | ||||||
100 Arthur Street | North Sydney | NSW | ||||||
118 Mount Street | North Sydney | NSW | ||||||
Wetherill Park Shopping Centre | Prairiewood | NSW | ||||||
Shellharbour Shopping Centre | Shellharbour | NSW | ||||||
1 Bligh Street | Sydney | NSW | ||||||
1 Farrer Place | Sydney | NSW | ||||||
126 Phillip Street | Sydney | NSW | ||||||
133 Castlereagh Street | Sydney | NSW | ||||||
14 Martin Place | Sydney | NSW | ||||||
200 George Street | Sydney | NSW | ||||||
275 Kent Street | Sydney | NSW | ||||||
5 Martin Place | Sydney | NSW | ||||||
580 George Street | Sydney | NSW | ||||||
60 Martin Place | Sydney | NSW | ||||||
8 Chifley | Sydney | NSW | ||||||
Australia Square | Sydney | NSW | ||||||
Barangaroo Precinct | Sydney | NSW | ||||||
Brookfield Place Sydney | Sydney | NSW | ||||||
Gateway Tower | Sydney | NSW | ||||||
George Place (363 George Street) | Sydney | NSW | ||||||
One Barangaroo | Sydney | NSW | ||||||
Piccadilly Building | Sydney | NSW | ||||||
Westfield Sydney Tower | Sydney | NSW | ||||||
Aura Sales Office | Baringa | QLD | ||||||
1 William Street | Brisbane | QLD | ||||||
240 Queen Street | Brisbane | QLD | ||||||
345 Queen Street (Central Plaza 1) | Brisbane | QLD | ||||||
80 Ann Street | Brisbane | QLD | ||||||
Central Plaza | Brisbane | QLD | ||||||
Queens Plaza | Brisbane | QLD | ||||||
Wintergarden | Brisbane | QLD | ||||||
Newport Sales Office | Newport | QLD | ||||||
Robina Town Centre | Robina | QLD | ||||||
Providence Sales Office | South Ripley | QLD | ||||||
Grand Central | Toowoomba | QLD | ||||||
83 Pirie Street | Adelaide | SA | ||||||
Minta Sales Office | Berwick | VIC | ||||||
Highlands Sales Office | Craigieburn | VIC | ||||||
Cloverton Sales Office | Kalkallo | VIC | ||||||
120 Collins Street | Melbourne | VIC | ||||||
171 Collins Street | Melbourne | VIC | ||||||
181 William Street | Melbourne | VIC | ||||||
311 & 313 Spencer Street | Melbourne | VIC | ||||||
405 Bourke Street | Melbourne | VIC | ||||||
447 Collins Street | Melbourne | VIC | ||||||
525 Collins Street | Melbourne | VIC | ||||||
699 Bourke Street | Melbourne | VIC | ||||||
720 Bourke Street | Melbourne | VIC | ||||||
8 Exhibition Street | Melbourne | VIC | ||||||
Melbourne GPO | Melbourne | VIC | ||||||
Older Fleet Building | Melbourne | VIC | ||||||
Pylon sign on the Freeway Karingal | Melbourne | VIC | ||||||
Spring Place | Melbourne | VIC | ||||||
The crane on Spencer Street | Melbourne | VIC | ||||||
Eastland | Ringwood | VIC | ||||||
Watergardens | Taylors Lakes | VIC | ||||||
Mt Atkinson Sales Office | Truganina | VIC | ||||||
Vale Sales Office | Aveley | WA | ||||||
Whiteman Edge Sales Office | Brabham | WA | ||||||
Queens Riverside | East Perth | WA | ||||||
Mandurah Forum | Mandurah | WA | ||||||
140 William Street | Perth | WA | ||||||
Enex100 | Perth | WA | ||||||
Forrest Chase | Perth | WA | ||||||