FAQs

LOUD Fence Inc rely on our wonderful volunteers in all locations to assist us with events and other occasions. If you are interested in being a volunteer, that we call Hands, please complete the Volunteer form here.

Anyone is welcome to start a LOUD Fence. We strongly suggest you contact the place you wish to place ribbons and explain why it is important for you to tie ribbons at that location. This conversation may help the ribbons to remain on the fence. 

We would appreciate you sending us photos of your LOUD Fence for us to share.

We do promote catch ups and events where survivors, victims and their supporters can get together on our social pages. We keep these occasions as safe as we can with a positive vibe. If you are new to these occasions, you are welcome to let us know you will be attending so we can reach out to you and assist you to feel comfortable.

LOUD Fence Inc is a registered charity. You can donate via Bank Transfer here.

LOUD Fence Inc would love to speak with you in regards to this, but please understand we don’t always know who tied the ribbons, or the reason or story behind that occurring. We can try and assist you, via our social media, if you wish to reach out to the person/people who tied them and mediate on their behalf if needed.

To discuss further, contact us here.

LOUD Fence Inc appreciates it can be quite a shock for organisations who find themselves in this situation, and we are happy to consult with you about where to go from here. 

You can contact us here to discuss further. 

Sadly, so many families are caught in the ripple effect of child sexual assault. It is always a good idea to gain professional help. We have created a list of services available for you to access. 

Please note, while we have done our best to collate the most helpful services, some services may not be available in your location. 

Support Services 

The ribbons are colourful, ‘LOUD’ because there has been too much silence. 

We have never dedicated ribbon colours to mean special things but we have tied or worn specific colours as a sign of remembrance or at a location in memory of a specific victim.

LOUD Fence Inc has listened to survivors over the years. We made a decision early on to promote survivors’ voices, and not post articles about perpetrators and their crimes. 

This can be a difficult rule to navigate and we don’t always get it right.

Firstly, we are here for you and hope you find the strength to speak out. Whether this is something new or historical, we suggest you contact the police. We also suggest you reach out for help using some of the services available here.

LOUD Fence Inc’s beginnings were a result of the truths spoken at the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, so originally we were supportive of victims of clerical abuse. 

By listening to survivors, we realised quickly that we needed to broaden that range and since then, LOUD fence Inc has supported ALL survivors and victims of child sexual assault.

The ribbons look beautiful, possibly even magical, so naturally children will be drawn to them. It can be difficult for parents and guardians to talk to their children about child sexual assault. 

For young children we suggest you explain to them that the ribbons are to remind big people to listen to little people. There are now many wonderful, age appropriate resources available that talk about child safety.

Ribbons are tied at lots of different locations, not just Churches. LOUD Fence Inc does not always know the story behind the tying of ribbons but we greatly respect anyone’s reasons for doing it. Many schools, and other institutions, have acknowledged their past and encourage people to tie ribbons at their location.

Ribbons are tied as a visual display of support for survivors and victims of child sexual assault. Sadly, we don’t really know why people cut down ribbons but we suspect some people may feel it is disrespecting their church or other location, they are triggered by the ribbons or they feel shame.

LOUD fence Inc supports survivors and victims in many ways. We believe connection is incredibly important so we do organise workshops and guest speakers, and participate in a variety of events.

We have heard that the ribbons do trigger some survivors. Sadly, some see them as a reminder of their abuse and some don’t like to see the ribbons once they are tatty and weathered. LOUD Fence Inc are always open to having a discussion with people who feel triggered.

You certainly can. LOUD Fence Inc truly hopes this is empowering and restorative experience for you. You are also welcome to send us a photo of your ribbon for us to share.

Occasionally we do organise group ribbon tying events, both local and at locations around the world. Keep any eye on our social pages for such times.

This is a great question and one that is debated regularly. We believe some people may need to tie ribbons at a time that suits them.

LOUD Fence Inc will be advocating for a National Day and hope that all institutions, organisations and workplaces will get on board.

We are always keen to hear ideas. You are welcome to contact us here.

As a non-for-profit adn registered charity, LOUD Fence largely relies on donations. You can help support us here.

LOUD Fence have partnered with other organisations and services for fundraising, eg: Finding Light Photo Book.

We would be happy to post your request to our social pages in hope that someone may be able to assist. Please contact us here

LOUD Fences have now been created all over the world, and ribbons have been tied when people travel overseas. We have amazing supporters who send us photos from locations all over the globe.

As a non-for-profit adn registered charity, LOUD Fence largely relies on donations. You can help support us here.

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As a non for profit, we appreciate any generous offers that assist us to continue to support survivors and victims, and their loved ones. Please contact us here.