We exist to eliminate gender-based violence in our community of the Toowoomba Region
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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:
(07) 4642 1354
If you are seeking support for Men's Behaviour Intervention Group call:
(07) 4566 2635
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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. We also provide safety planning, crisis counselling, intervention, information and referrals at no cost to you. We operate bridging accommodation residence Bella's Sanctuary, a safe haven for victim survivors to heal and rebuild their lives. We also educate through our Workplace Domestic and Family Violence Training program.
Womensline - 24/7
1800 811 811
Mensline - 9am-midnight 7 days
1800 600 636
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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:
13 11 14
Non-urgent help:
1800 951 052
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1800 Respect
1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.
Telephone & Online Counselling:
1800 RESPECT
1800 737 732
Interpreter Service:
13 14 50
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Our Watch
Change the story is our evidence-based framework to guide a coordinated and effective national approach to preventing violence against women.
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Our Watch
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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