Advocate

Rosemary Anne "Rosie" Batty, a strong campaigner against Family and Sexual Violence, said this to more than 200 men and women at the UPNG Main Lecture Theatre last week.

Batty was drawn to the work of advocating against violence after losing her 11-year-old son in 2014. Unfortunately, her son was murdered by his father at a cricket field.

When addressing students and stakeholders, Batty explained that violence is about ultimate power and control.

“There’s a degree of openness found here that is difficult to find in Australia,” added Batty.

This counts today where everything is processed or manufactured, including food, household detergents, even medicine.

She highlighted the hidden sugars and toxins in everyday things people use or feed their children with that is damaging to their health.

“Nothing may happen now but wait until they are 30 or 40. Their health status begins with what you’re putting into their body,” she said.

Simple reminder to parents are: