The “Walk in My Shoes” display is part of the “Zonta Says No to Violence” activism campaign to raise awareness of the impact of domestic violence. They are regularly held in Shopping Centres, Schools, Clubs, and Churches on the Central Coast of New South Wales.

It is a compelling display of shoes, each with a quote from a woman who has escaped domestic violence.

Every nine days in Australia, a woman is killed by a current or former partner. Many more suffer the profound impacts of violence. This occurs in every community across Australia. 

The display is intended to provide the public with insights and education as they read the cross-section of quotes and stories, inspire those currently in the situation of domestic violence who believe they can't leave, and to celebrate the courage of the women who have succeeded in leaving domestic violence behind them.

Zonta Central Coast will display “Walk In My Shoes” at Erina Fair Shopping Centre, in the area outside the Myers store, near Michael Hill Jewelers and The Body Shop from Thursday, May 14th, 2026, to Saturday, May 16th, 2026. The display will be open from 9 am to 4 pm.

Violence against women is preventable.

To prevent violence against women, we need to understand it.

• What does it look like?

• What does it feel like?

• What can you do about it?

Zonta Central Coast “Walk In My Shoes” display

In Australia, violence against women is called many different things, including domestic violence, family violence, intimate partner violence, coercive control, online abuse, stalking, workplace sexual harassment, street harassment, and sexual assault.

• In Australia, two in 5 women (39%) have experienced violence since the age of 15.

• In Australia, women are more likely to experience violence from someone they know than by a stranger (35% vs 11%)

• In Australia, on average, one woman is killed every 9 days by a current or former partner.