3 October, 2018 –
Domestic violence is a scourge on our society, and I’m proud to be part of a government that is tackling it head on.
In preparation for Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month in May 2019, community groups are invited to apply for grants of up to $5,000 to host events which raise awareness and spread the message of zero tolerance for domestic and family violence.
In 2018, funds were distributed to 35 community organisations to hold 43 awareness raising events, projects and activities.
Violence impacts far too many lives and too many people have been lost to it.
That’s why we need everyone to play their part. Hosting events in every corner of the state means all Queenslanders have an opportunity to speak up, get involved and raise awareness.
While domestic and family violence impacts every community, in 2019 we are also encouraging submissions that focus on domestic and family violence for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or Queer.
We also know that domestic and family violence has a devastating impact on too many of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and funding will be earmarked for events that raise awareness of domestic and family violence in Indigenous communities.
Grant applications close 26 October 2018.
To apply visit https://communities.smartygrants.com.au/2019DFVPM
For information and support regarding domestic and family violence visit
https://www.qld.gov.au/community/getting-support-health-social-issue/domestic-family-violence