LOUD FENCE EVENT

LOUD FENCE EVENT

Easter Saturday 2025

Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (SOCA)

Show your support. Stand with survivors

What is a Loud Fence Event?

A Loud Fence Event is where survivors and supporters hang coloured ribbons on church, school and community space fences to honour all survivors of child sexual abuse.

This global movement amplifies survivors' voices and shows solidarity for all victims of child sexual abuse.

The LOUD FENCE Movement: “Change is possible when difficult truths are faced with courage, responsibility, and action.”

LOUD Fence started as a simple act of hanging ribbons but has become a worldwide symbol of support for survivors. It encourages ribbons to be placed on fences, letterboxes, and community spaces as a public show of solidarity.

Join us this coming Easter Saturday to hang ribbons on the fences at St Mary’s Cathedral.


Following the hanging of ribbons at St Mary’s, we will conclude by hanging ribbons at St George’s Cathedral Perth.

Bring a ribbon or just come along and show your support for survivors and those who have spoken out.

Date: Easter Saturday, 19 April 2025 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

Location: St Mary’s Cathedral, Victoria Square, Perth, then St George’s Cathedral, 38 St George Terrace, Perth at 11:30 AM - 12 PM

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