Woy Woy CWA will kickstart its fundraising year with a special screening of the movie Argylle at Cinema Paradiso on March 19.
The movie centres on Elly Conway, an introverted spy novelist who seldom leaves her home.
She is drawn into the real world of espionage when the plots of her books, featuring a fictional secret agent named Argylle, get a little too close to the activities of a sinister underground syndicate.
When Aidan, an undercover spy, shows up to save her from being kidnapped or killed, Elly and her beloved cat Alfie are plunged into a covert world where nothing and no-one are what they seem.
For every ticket sold $10 will go to Central Coast Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (CCDVCAS).
The service says all women and children have the right to live free from domestic and family violence.
It supports police victims at court, during the mention and hearings stages, by providing a safe room and information about court and their Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO).
CCDVCAS partners with Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane Water Police prosecutors to provide monthly hearing clinics at courts.
The hearing clinics allow victims an opportunity to be informed of the court process prior to giving evidence.
CCDVCAS supports women who apply for private ADVO or variation via the Local Court Registrar by making referrals to the Legal Aid Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) at Wyong or the Legal Aid Domestic Violence Duty Scheme (DVDS) at Gosford for legal representation on ADVO list days.
The DVU and DVDS can also assist women who are female defendants in police matters where they have been identified (by CCDVCAS or Police) as a primary victim.
CCDVCAS works in collaboration with local police, local courts and other members of the justice sector and other local services to respond effectively to domestic and family violence.
The screening will be at 10.30am on March 19 at Cinema Paradiso, Ettalong.
Tickets are available at the theatre or online at https://www.cinemaparadiso.com.au/
Meanwhile, for the past 18 months the members of Woy Woy CWA have taken to the streets to support local business by having lunch.
Every month at least 20 members attend the lunches.
“Every food business we have visited has welcomed us, adjusted their menu for a crowd and embraced our initiative to support businesses that did it very tough during COVID,” a spokesperson said.
“This month saw us at Hawkesbury Brewing Co where the food was awesome and the beverages splendid.”