Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month is held during May each year to raise community awareness of the social and personal impacts of domestic and family violence, and the support available to those affected by this serious and complex issue.
The key aims of the month are:
- to raise community awareness of domestic and family violence and its impacts
- to promote a clear message of no tolerance of domestic and family violence in Queensland communities
- to ensure those who are experiencing domestic and family violence know how to access help and support
- to encourage people who use abuse and/or violence to take responsibility for their abusive behaviour and seek support to change.
The Department of Communities distributes grants to assist community organisations to hold events and activities throughout Queensland during the month.
The department also supports the promotion of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month with the development of promotional resources to encourage people who use abuse or violence to recognise and take responsibility for their behaviour and seek support to change.
Everyone is encouraged to get involved by planning and/or participating in one of the many community events and activities held throughout Queensland to promote the prevention of domestic and family violence.
Domestic and family violence support
People affected by domestic and family violence can seek support by contacting dvconnect:
- Women's DV Line: call 1800 811 811 (toll-free within Australia)†
Available 24-hours for counseling, support, information and refuge placements. - Mensline Queensland: call 1800 600 636 (toll-free within Australia)†
Available between 10 am and 6 pm for counseling, support and information. - Kids Helpline: call 1800 551 800 (toll-free within Australia)†
Freecall available 24-hours for counseling, support and information.
† Calls from mobile phones are charged at applicable rates.