RUBY (Rise Up Be Yourself) has begun – a free physical fitness program for women who are, have been, or are likely to be experiencing domestic and family violence.
This morning we saw the official launch of the RUBY Program at the Carindale Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC). Among the many dignitaries who attended was Acting Assistant Commissioner Brian Wilkins, Acting Chief Superintendent Mick Niland and the Honourable Di Farmer – Member for Bulimba and Minister for Child Safety, Youth and Women, Minister for Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence.
Held weekly at a number of PCYC branches across Queensland, RUBY is designed to empower women by building physical strength and contributing to general well-being, emotional resilience, self-esteem and confidence through physical exercise in a violence-free and safe environment.
RUBY is a unique program allowing participants a different outlet and tools to combat the domestic violence cycle by fostering connected relationships with other



