DV Safe Phone connects victims to care
In Australia, an estimated one in four women and one in 14 men have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner since...
Making a difference a community commitment
Speaking to Bundaberg Patrol Group chief inspector Grant Marcus about the Bundaberg Domestic and Family Violence Community Working Group, you can hear a real...
Coercive control education leads to new road for Heather
As one of the Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Council Love ≠ Control campaign ambassadors, Heather McKoy is hoping that by sharing her story,...
Education key to company network
As domestic and family violence continues to be an issue for so many people, continued awareness and education is always important.
One company that took...
Jade, stronger than she knew
Jade McDonald met her abuser on a dating app and within a few weeks they had moved in together.
The verbal and physical abuse...
Allison’s legacy remains a positive one
On a cool April morning in 2012, my family’s world was shattered.
The tragic murder of my sister, Allison Baden-Clay, not only devastated us...
Queensland Police continue important DFV training
Inspector Melissa Dwyer of the State Domestic Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons Unit was initially drawn to the police service based on a strong...
Working towards a DFV free future
In our roles as co-chairs of the Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Council we are extremely lucky to visit with communities throughout Queensland.
Some of...
Forging a path forward for LGBTQ+ victims of DFV
As a passionate educator, Ben Bjarnesen has travelled the world looking for answers and improving services for the LGBTQ+ victims and survivors of domestic...
Providing hope after a journey out of the darkness
Strength, hope, amazing braveness and a beautiful heart, these are all the things that come to mind when I think of Angie Jordan.
I may...
White Ribbon continues as symbol of hope
As a long-time advocate for men’s behaviour change and primary prevention of Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland, it was only natural that Dean...
Torita gives a voice to disability community
For Torita Blake, her start to life is one that so many of us could never imagine.
Right from the first month of being born,...
MND fundraiser in memory of special member
John Eager’s passion for cars started in Ipswich, when aged only 13, he bought his first car.
Such was his love of cars that John...
