Geelong Candlelight Vigil

Geelong Candlelight Vigil

The Geelong Candlelight Vigil Forum is dedicated to honouring the women and children who have been tragically killed as a result of family and domestic violence. It’s an opportunity to come together to share stories of strength, inspire meaningful change, and ensure that we never forget the people behind the statistics.

Background:  Each year, on the first Wednesday in May, Safe Steps holds a candlelight vigil to remember those lost to family violence in the last year. The Candlelight Vigil provides a space for people to come together to grieve for them, share messages of hope, and ensure that we never forget the people behind the statistics.

The Candlelight Vigil provides a space for people to come together to grieve for them, share messages of hope, and ensure that we never forget the people behind the statistics.  

Geelong Candlelight Vigil Forum 2025: More than 200 people gathered in solemn unity at the Geelong Candlelight Vigil Forumo honour and remember the lives tragically lost to family violence. The event, now in its second year, is dedicated to raising awareness of family and domestic violence while exploring practical steps towards real change. 

Former tennis champion, Jelena Dokic, was a keynote speaker at the forum where she shared her powerful story of resilience to a full room at the Geelong Arts Centre. Ms Dokic – who suffered emotional, psychological and physical abuse at the hands of her father – told attendees it was important to have open conversations on the issue of domestic violence. 

For more information on the Geelong Candlelight Vigil Forum 2025, click here.

Planning is currently underway for the 2026 campaign. If you are a local business who would like to participate in the Geelong Candlelight Vigil in 2026, please contact us at events@meli.org.au