The Pink Car will be driven by a female social worker who will be supported by a female volunteer and will patrol the city and inner streets of Melbourne on Friday and Saturday nights working to ensure the safety of women.

The Pink Car team will work closely with Victoria Police, Paramedics, and the City of Melbourne Safe City CCTV team to receive referrals in order to provide assistance to vulnerable women.

The Pink Car is named “Anne’s Van” in honour of the significant work Anne Malloch contributed to the City of Melbourne for over thirty years. An advocate for women’s safety, Anne was involved in the preliminary discussions around designing the Pink Car before her passing last month.

Collingwood’s Director of Community and Stadia David Emerson said the aim of the Pink Car is to help ensure the safety of vulnerable women in the community.

“On behalf of Collingwood, we are pleased to officially launch the Pink Car in partnership with the Salvation Army Melbourne Project 614, an important initiative across the City of Melbourne”, Emerson said.

“The safety of everyone in the community is paramount and Anne’s Van will check in with women who may be waiting for an Uber or taxi or even offer women a lift home in the Pink Car if required.

“The bright, distinct pink colour of the car stands out, making it highly identifiable to women who may be vulnerable.”

Commanding Officer of the Salvation Army, Major Brendan Nottle was also pleased to announce the new initiative.

“We look forward to the Pink Car commencing operation this weekend and we’re proud to work alongside Collingwood to ensure the safety of women across the city.”

Collingwood AFLW players Brittany Bonnici and Sarah Rowe are ambassadors for the Pink Car which forms part of Collingwood’s Magpie Nest Women’s Program.

The Pink Car will begin patrolling the streets of Melbourne and operating this weekend.

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