Southern Aboriginal Corporation will host a candlelight vigil to remember lives lost at the hands of domestic violence on Wednesday in recognition of National Violence Remembrance Day.

The vigil will be held at 6pm as part of Domestic Violence Prevention Month at Alison Hartman Gardens, inviting the community to come together in remembrance, reflection and unity.

The candlelight vigil honours those who have lost their lives to family and domestic violence while reinforcing a shared commitment to ending violence against women and children.

Southern Aboriginal Corporation chief executive Asha Bhat said family and domestic violence continues to impact communities across Australia with First Nations women being up to six times more likely to lose their lives due to violence.

She said majority of these deaths occurred at the hands of a partner or family member.

“National Family Violence Remembrance Day is a time to honour the lives we have lost and stand beside those who continue to live with the impact of violence,” she said.

“The reality is confronting — First Nations women face disproportionately high rates of family and domestic violence, and this demands action from all of us.”

Ms Bhat said the vigil would serve as a moment for the community to unite and commit to creating safer futures for women and children.

She said the rising number of incidents in WA emphasises the urgent need for awareness, action and community leadership.

“At Southern Aboriginal Corporation, we believe in the strength of community and culture,” she said.

“This vigil is about coming together in respect and unity, and committing to a future where women and children are safe, valued and protected.”

SAC counsellor Pamela Watts said the event highlighted the importance of collective support and remembrance.

“Coming together in unity as a community on National Family Violence Remembrance Day is to honour those passed and to stand together against family and domestic violence,” she said.

“It shows that as a collective, we continue to care and always will.”

Community members asked to bring battery operated candles and arrive at 5.45pm for a 6pm start.