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This website discusses domestic and family violence and coercive control.
Call Triple Zero (000) and ask for Police if you are in a dangerous or life-threatening situation.
If you don't want to speak to the police you can also call DV Connect on 1800 811 811 or 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
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Each May, Queensland marks Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month. This annual initiative aims to raise awareness of domestic and family violence and coercive control, highlight the support services available, and send a clear message that violence in our communities will not be tolerated.
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month 2026
The theme for 2026 is: Together Queenslanders can prevent domestic and family violence.
Whether you’re a member of a community sports club, a small business owner, part of a parent and teacher group, or just an everyday Queenslander, there are simple, small things we can do to prevent DFV in our communities.
Further information, including free resources, will be made available closer to the start of the month for you to share with your family, friends, workplaces and community groups.
Register an event for DFV Prevention Month
Find a DFV Prevention Month event near you
Support is available when you’re ready
If you think you, or someone you know, may be experiencing abuse, please reach out and talk to someone you trust.
Support is available for anyone impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV).
Support services for people experiencing DFSV:
- 1800RESPECT (24/7): 1800 737 732
- DVConnect Womensline (24/7): 1800 811 811
- DVConnect Mensline (9am – Midnight, 7 days): 1800 600 636
- MensLine Australia (24/7): 1300 789 978
- Sexual Assault Helpline (7.30am to 11.30pm, 7 days): 1800 010 120
- Kids Helpline (24/7): 1800 551 800
- Lifeline (24/7): 13 11 14
- WWILD (9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday): (07) 3262 9877
- Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline (24/7): 1800 497 212
- 13YARN (24/7): 13 92 76
As an alternative means of contacting police, vulnerable persons in Queensland can contact police for non-urgent matters by registering for SMS messaging. Or use our local service finder search to find other support services in your local area.
Support services for people using violence:
If you recognise that you use harmful behaviours, or have the potential to use harmful behaviours, help is available.
Find out more
You can continue to follow the conversation year-round on the Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Queensland Facebook page or by following the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety on LinkedIn.