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,...
10 Things Men can do to end the culture of violence towards women
1. Don’t buy into the excuse that sexual or domestic violence is due to mental health, drug or alcohol dependency, unmanaged stress or anger....
Most men need to man up
I spend a lot of time in schools, workforces and residential colleges engaging with men and women, educating them about the law when it...
Respect behind being a real man
Real Men Rally founder Sean Gordon OAM has seen the best and the worst of men (and women) over his years in education, in...
Safe space to be real amongst brothers
From an idea of founder/director David Facer and a commitment to change, Brave Brothers has now become a well-known name throughout the Bundaberg region.
Having...
Channelling the champ in every young man
Following the PCYC’s mantra of building safer, healthier communities together through youth development, it is giving young men the chance to be a CHAMP.
The...
Breaking barriers through education and conversation
To provide, to lead and to protect.
That’s the traditional, now antiquated, definition of a man’s role, isn’t it?
When it comes to gendered violence, however,...
Buying commercial property in your SMSF
What follows is a general article about Self-Managed Super Funds – as always specific advice should be sought with your circumstances front and centre...
