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Respond to the signs of domestic & family violence (DFV) to help those affected.
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Whether you are someone experiencing violence, someone who uses violence, a friend, a relative or a work colleague watching someone you care about be affected by this behaviour, there is a range of services available to help.
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Domestic Violence Action Centre
The Domestic Violence Action Centre provides free and confidential services for people experiencing domestic, family, and sexual violence in our catchment areas within South East Queensland.
If you need support services call:
If you are seeking support for Men's Behaviour Intervention Group call:
Click the following link for a full list of DVAC contact information:
Lifeline Darling Downs
Our Mission - To strengthen and empower people to thrive, by engaging with our communities to promote and support social inclusion, healthy relationships and to support good mental health that reduces suicide rates in our region.
24-hour crisis line:
Non-urgent help:
Click the following link for a full list of DVAC contact information:
DV Connect
We help Queenslanders find pathways to safety, away from domestic, family and sexual violence. We provide emergency transport and accommodation for your entire family including pets.
Womensline - 24/7
Mensline - 9am-midnight 7 days
Click the following link for a full list of DV Connect contact information:
1800 Respect
1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.
Telephone & Online Counselling:
Interpreter Service:
Click the following link for a full list of 1800RESPECT information:
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Council
In 2013–14, more than 66,000 domestic and family violence (DFV) incidents were reported to the Queensland Police Service, and there were 17 homicides in 2012–13 related to DFV. To address these alarming statistics, the Queensland Government established an independent Special Taskforce on Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland (the Special Taskforce), chaired by the Honourable Quentin Bryce Ad CVO.
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