Wollongong March 4 Justice organisers weren't content with a local protest - they're taking the protest to the nation's capital.
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The nationwide protest emerged in the wake of rape allegations from Parliament House.
Event founder Janine Hendry planned the initial march on parliament.
"I am furious that women are being treated so badly in 2021," she said.
"I posted on Twitter and was inundated with responses, a huge groundswell of support.
"I kept hearing people saying 'let's march on parliament', so that's exactly what we are going to do."
Rallies have since been organised for Monday, March 15 around Australia, with the first taking place in Perth, followed by a vigil in Wollongong at 7.45am.
The event will start at Lowden Square, Wollongong, opposite Wollongong train station, and will include local speakers, a minute of silence to honour all lives lost to domestic and sexual violence, and planting of flannel flowers.
"It's a tough and robust plant, just like survivors," organisers said.
"It is also the national symbol to promote mental health awareness in Australia."
55 miniature headstones will be placed around the plant to honour the 55 women who lost to domestic violence in the past year around Australia.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own art, cards and flowers to add to the display. These will be used to create a, memorial art piece that will then be displayed in Wollongong.
Organisers, however, felt this wasn't enough to express the hurt and anger felt by many in the region.
A bus and car convoy will leave from Lowden Square to the national protest in Canberra.
Bus and car registrations are being held alongside the rally, and the convoy will leave for Canberra by 8.30am.
The first bus has already been filled, and organisers have called for anyone who is able to contribute a vehicle.
Charly Lindsay, Tina Smith and Alexie Bull are behind the local event.
The trio met each other through the March 4 Justice facebook group on February 28, and did not meet in person until March 7.
"We'd never met, but we had a common goal and different skill sets," Ms Bull said.
"How is it 2021 and we still have to speak up for equality and respect?"
Ms Bull said she hoped for an Australia where women don't have to worry about feeling safe, and can feel confident they will be treated equally and with respect in the workplace.
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Everyone who wants to support the cause is welcome to attend, or help organise.
"We are time-poor, but we are trying to connect with as many people from different backgrounds as possible," Ms Bull said.
"We have open arms. If you want to stand on the sideline, help organise or be part of the convoy, please contact us."
To book a free bus seat or register your car for the convoy, please email Charly or Tina on charly.lindsay@gmail.com or tina@ieu.asn.au
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