Have your say to help shape the next National Plan
Have your say to help shape the next National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children. Join DVAC in making a submission before the end of July 2021.
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Submissions extended, Women’s Safety & Justice Taskforce
Have your say on Queensland legislating against coercive control, the creation of a standalone domestic violence offence and more. Join DVAC in making a submission to the Women’s Safety & Justice Taskforce before July 16, 2021.
NAIDOC Week 2021
The 2021 NAIDOC Week theme is, ‘Heal Country, heal our nation.’ DVAC acknowledge and respect that we provide services across the lands and waters of the Bundjalung, Barranggam, Jarowair, Jagera, Ugarapul and Yuggera Peoples.
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
Join us in celebrating National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day! Children's Day is the initiative of SNAICC – National Voice for our Children and has been celebrated annually since 1988.
Wear It Purple Day 2021
Join the team at DVAC in wearing purple on August 27 and starting conversations online and in person that show support for rainbow young people in Ipswich, Toowoomba and beyond.
Write a Revolution – “Fight Like a Girl” Poetry Slam
Studio 188 188 Brisbane Street, Ipswich, QueenslandThe Domestic Violence Action Centre invites young people, aged 15–25, to join this brilliant opportunity to work with award winning and professional poet Anisa Nandaula and Sinéad Nunan, where youContinue reading "Write a Revolution – “Fight Like a Girl” Poetry Slam"
Free
Reclaim the Night
Toowoomba Library Level 3, 155 Herries St, Toowoomba, QueenslandBring along your placards and voices for the right to be heard and to be safe. We will be marching approx. 1.5km chanting to raise awareness of sexual violence andContinue reading "Reclaim the Night"
Practice Development Workshops: Workshop 1
Online via TeamsWorkshop 1 – Understanding and Recognising DFV Understanding domestic and family violence (DFV) DFV legislation and relevant relationships Forms of abuse and the cycle of violence Coercive control Effects ofContinue reading "Practice Development Workshops: Workshop 1"
Free
Remembrance Day Ceremony 2022
d'Arcy Doyle Place Darcy Doyle Pl, Ipswich, QueenslandDomestic Violence Remembrance Ceremony May is recognised as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic and Family Violence is a growing issue in our community with many women and families impacted byContinue reading "Remembrance Day Ceremony 2022"
Free
Practice Development Workshops: Workshop 2
Online via TeamsWorkshop 2 - Introduction to DFV Risk Assessments and Safety Planning High Risk Indicators of Homicide General Risk Indicators Strangulation Introduction to Risk Assessments Introduction to Safety Planning Note: registrationsContinue reading "Practice Development Workshops: Workshop 2"
Free
Practice Forum
Brothers Leagues Club 20 Wildey Street, Raceview, QueenslandGuiding Principles of Gendered Violence and Foundations of DFV Join us at this Practice Forum to learn about the drivers of gendered violence. International and national research consistently finds that genderedContinue reading "Practice Forum"
$10 – $30
Practice Development Workshops: Workshop 3
Online via TeamsWorkshop 3 – Domestic Violence Orders and DFV Court Introduction to Protection Orders What to expect at DFV Court Safety planning around DVOs and Court Referrals for legal advice MakingContinue reading "Practice Development Workshops: Workshop 3"
Free