May is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Standing Against Domestic & Family Violence
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ay is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, with a calendar of events held to promote awareness of domestic and family violence (DFV).
Domestic and Family Violence does not discriminate and can occur regardless of race, background, or personal circumstances within the community.
This issue affects many Australians across all cultures, ethnicities, genders, and communities. DFV may begin slowly and escalate over time, progressing to controlling behaviour, violent communication, abusive messages, or threats of harm toward a partner. Community awareness is essential in understanding the impacts of domestic and family violence.
Queensland communities continue to promote clear messages that there is no tolerance for domestic and family violence and that everyone deserves to live a life of safety.
Individuals must have access to a wide range of information and support services in safe and respectful environments. DFV can happen to anyone, and those impacted by domestic and family violence do not deserve it.
The Queensland Government has implemented education, awareness, and training initiatives across public sector agencies and community organisations. By encouraging people to take a stand against DFV and to support those affected, events and activities will be held across the state. All Queenslanders need to stand together and send a clear message that domestic and family violence will not be tolerated.
Domestic and Family Violence is not only physical; it can also be emotional or financial, and these forms are often harder to identify.
Many individuals experiencing abuse may not realise it is occurring until they become isolated from friends and family support.
Children are among the most vulnerable, as exposure to domestic and family violence often goes unnoticed.
Women are three times more likely to experience violence from someone they know.
One in three women and nearly half of all men have reported experiencing physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime.
The message around Domestic and Family Violence is that how we act matters. As Australians, we all have a role to play. By standing up where we can and supporting the voiceless, we can work together to end domestic and family violence.
If you or someone you know is experiencing Domestic and Family Violence, contact 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732.
In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
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MAY IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
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WE ARE in the month of May which is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. A calendar of events promoting
awareness on DFV with sex as increasing and rising problem.
Domestic and Family Violence does not discriminate and takes over regardless of the racial and personal impact of those in community.
This is an issue that affects many Australians of all cultures, ethnicities, genders, and communities. DFV may start slowly then increase to violent communication and abusive messages or threats of harm to the partner. Community awareness about the impacts of domestic and family violence.
Queensland communities promote clear messages that there is no tolerance of domestic and family violence and that everyone deserves a life of safety.
It is vital that individuals are supported by access to a wide range of valuable information in accessing help and support in a safe and respectful environment for those experiencing domestic and family violence. DFV can happen to anyone and those impacted by DFV do not deserve it.
Queensland Government has created their public sector agencies through educational awareness and training across the public sector organisations and community. As the theme for this year focuses on encouraging people to take a stand against DFV and to support those affected. Events and activities will be held across the state, where we invite all Queenslanders to stand together and send a clear message that domestic and family violence will not be tolerated.
Domestic and Family Violence is just not physical, it can be financial or emotional, and sometimes this is not easy to identify.
Many individuals who are experiencing abuse may not even realise it until they are isolated or removed from friends and family support.
The risk of violence and death from DFV has increased since COVID-19 pandemic began and stress, financial pressures, isolation and job losses has seen an increase in tension and family arguments.
The most vulnerable are children who are exposed and often go unnoticed.
Women are three times more likely to experience violence from someone they know.
One in three women has died of women (3.5 million) and 50% of men (1.7 million) have reported experiencing physical and/or sexual violence in their life.
Our message for Family Violence is for all Australians the way we act is our part. Stand up where we can for the voiceless so we all can do our part to end Family Violence and raise awareness to reduce the numbers for good.
If you or anyone you know is experiencing Domestic and Family Violence, contact the Mackay Women’s Centre
3/30 Shakespeare Street, Mackay
Phone: 07 4953 1788
Email: [email protected]
Or alternatively for any male experiencing domestic violence contact:
MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Men’s Referral Service: 1300 766 491
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