The Domestic Violence Action Centre

The Domestic Violence Action Centre provides information, advice and support for people impacted by domestic and family violence and Sexual assault.

[The Domestic Violence Action Centre @DVActionCentre]

We are all responsible for addressing domestic and family violence in Queensland. Your support and action can make a difference. #PleaseShare

[The Domestic Violence Action Centre @DVActionCentre]

The critically-acclaimed documentary In My Blood It Runs reveals the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s self determination https://t.co/FukCzGYQKJ

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Indigenous people take the lead in healing the trauma of the Stolen Generations https://t.co/GN0leEtiGe #FirstNations #Healing

[The Domestic Violence Action Centre @DVActionCentre]

Urgent action needed to keep women and girls with disability safe, says national peak body #Disability #Feminism
https://t.co/ptWun3n5Kc

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"On 3 June 1992, the High Court of Australia acknowledged that Mabo and his people had traditional land ownership agreements and that it was up to the people of Mer Island to determine who owned land today."

https://t.co/npa25txB5q

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LGBTI Awareness Day, organized by #DVConnect and #QueeslandAIDSCouncil is on the 28th of May. Check out the event and more info here: https://t.co/65GKqC7Px7

#ImHereForYou #EndDV

[Safe Steps @safestepsFV]

At tonight's Virtual Candlelight Vigil #RosieBatty lights a candle in remembrance of women and children who lost their lives as a result of family violence #EndDV #LightACandle2020

[The Domestic Violence Action Centre @DVActionCentre]

Thank you to all our special guests, the team at DVAC and all of you who tuned in to our remembrance event tonight! #EndDV #DVAC

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@proudchadbro Thank you so much for tuning in and your support Mel! We really appreciate it!

[Mel @proudchadbro]

Thanks #DVAC for the #EndDV vigil. You did a great job providing a range of strong advocates who stand in solidarity against domestic & family violence. My favourite part was the spoken word by the girls..wow if that’s a sign of the next generation of women we are in good stead!

[The Domestic Violence Action Centre @DVActionCentre]

More information will be released soon about how to participate in our Domestic Violence Prevention Month Campaign #DVAC #EndDV

[The Domestic Violence Action Centre @DVActionCentre]

A moment of silence for those who have lost their lives to domestic and family violence. #DVAC #EndDV

[The Domestic Violence Action Centre @DVActionCentre]

“Please remember, we cannot do this without them, we need to listen and learn from them, the people who are experiencing this violence, to ensure we are doing the right practices for them and their families.” - Auntie Lizzie
#EndDV #DVAC

[The Domestic Violence Action Centre @DVActionCentre]

Auntie Lizzie will be speaking about myths and stereotypes of domestic and family violence #EndDV #DVAC

[The Domestic Violence Action Centre @DVActionCentre]

“The behaviour of your partner is not your fault. None of this is your fault. There is no shame in asking for help.” - Auntie Joanne
#EndDV #DVAC

[The Domestic Violence Action Centre @DVActionCentre]

“You can help by encouraging your sister, or family member, or friend to develop a safety plan.” - Auntie Joanne
#EndDV #DVAC

[The Domestic Violence Action Centre @DVActionCentre]

Auntie Joanne explains the ways perpetrators are using COVID-19 to their advantage to commit intimate partner violence #EndDV #DVAC

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“3 in 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have experienced physical and sexual violence from their intimate partner.” - Auntie Joanne
#EndDV #DVAC

[Jennifer Howard @JenMP4Ipswich]

Tonight, I took a moment to remember those who have lost their lives to domestic and family violence.

A big thank you to DVAC Ipswich who have worked tirelessly for unsafe Ipswich residents in lockdown.

Together, we can all help #EndDV.

#LightACandle

[The Domestic Violence Action Centre @DVActionCentre]

“I am not going to apologise for being a woman anymore.” - Incredibly powerful performance from the slam poets
#EndDV #DVAC