The Queensland Police Services Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) practitioners work closely with external stakeholders across the state to provide an integrated response to victim survivors.
This week, during Domestic Violence Prevention Month, local DFV organisations attended Westfield Carindale to provide an opportunity for community members to speak with different DFV providers, obtain information, resources and support. These organisations included:
- Beyond DV
- Hope Hub - Carindale Westfield
- ZigZag - young women's resource centre
- Men's Walk and Talk
- Small Steps for Hannah
- South Brisbane Corrections Officers
- Domestic Violence Police Officers from South Brisbane District Vulnerable Persons Unit, and
The community event also raised awareness about the HOPE Hub in Westfield Carindale Shopping Centre (the first of its kind in Australia) – a secure place where all community members can access information, referral and support around social issues, with a focus on domestic violence and mental health.
By coming together, we aim to ensure community members know that they are not alone and that there are some incredible local organisations working together to prevent DFV and to support all those who have been effected by it.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police.
Support and counselling is available from the following agencies:
- DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811
- DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636
- 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
- 13YARN: 13 92 76
More information is also available from the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence portal.
