Zero DFV Newsletter - October 2025

If you've ever built a house or watched episodes of Grand Designs, you know that an enormous amount of work goes into the construction process before anything resembling a house takes shape. Those early days of planning and laying foundations test the owner's grit and determination. But all their effort is rewarded when the frame goes up and suddenly the project comes alive.

We have reached that day with Zero DFV. In the coming week, you will see it take shape in the community and resonate with the hearts and minds of people across The Hills Shire who are passionate about creating a community where domestic and family violence can no longer exist.

Quick steps you can take toward Zero DFV

Large or small, every step matters because they all move our community forward. You can contribute one of these quick steps toward The Hills' success right now.

Forward this newsletter to a colleague or friend and invite them to stay in the loop
Watch the video in the Session Report below explaining the journey ahead of Zero DFV in The Hills
Flick through The Hills Zero DFV Navbook
Follow CHRG's Facebook page and share the Zero DFV posts that will begin appearing next week
Do you know of any upcoming events that we can support? Please contact us and let us know

Tip: Save and share this image on your social with a link to the event page

Join the Amplifier Squad

The Amplifier Squad will meet for the first time at 6:30pm on October 30, 2025. If you're a social person who loves to give a few hours to a good cause, we'd love to get you involved.

We will meet online for 30 minutes each month and engage in fun activities to connect the community's hearts and minds in the quest to achieve Zero DFV. You choose much time you contribute.

Session Report

Last week, we held two online briefing sessions to introduce the community to the 5-Year Roadmap for the Zero DFV program. You can watch a video of the presentation below. 16 people attended the sessions and more have viewed the recording. Questions following the presentation focused on logistics and actions, which is a fantastic sign that everyone is ready to move forward in achieving the community's goals.

More wins this month

Here are some more steps we've taken since our last newsletter. Have you taken steps also? Let us know!

CHRG is developing a new website to house all Zero DFV activities
We have commenced recruitment for the Community Facilitator
We have mapped out the program guide for the Expert Squad. We'll share more details on this in our next newsletter
Zero DFV brand developed, and brand kit established on Canva. If you are a content creator (or know one), please put them in touch, and we can provide them with access

November-December Focus

The focus of our effort in November and December will be building awareness in the broader community of The Hills' commitment to achieving Zero DFV. Get ready to spread the word and support our Amplifiers as they engage organisations across the community.