Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month: what you can do to help
“Together Queenslanders can prevent domestic and family violence” is the theme of this year’s Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.
It encourages every community member to play their role in ending violence, but people may rightly wonder what exactly that means in practicality. What actions can I take, and how do I know if my actions have any positive impact?
In answer to these questions, a series of FREE talks and workshops is being held across the Gold Coast hinterland to educate and inspire community leaders and everyday people to become better bystanders and action takers.
Natural disasters, domestic violence, and the power of bystanders
Friday 15 May 9 am to 12 pm at Pacific Pines Community Centre
Register here: https://gcphn.org.au/events/disaster-recovery-and-resilience-natural-disasters-domestic-violence-and-the-power-of-bystanders/
This session explores the critical connection between disasters and domestic violence, and what we can do as professionals, community members, and bystanders to recognise risk early and respond safely.
Together with participants, facilitator Shaan Ross-Smith of Be There Group will:
Unpack the link between disaster events and increased domestic and family violence
Explore the early warning signs and patterns that often go unnoticed
Explain the role of community, services, and bystanders in prevention
Build practical confidence in how to respond, support, and take action safely
This session is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
Be a better Bystander – workshop for educational leaders & community groups
Monday 18 May 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Mudgeeraba Community Centre
This practical and engaging session will equip participants with the tools and confidence to recognise when something isn’t right and respond with care, curiosity and community responsibility - not confrontation. Using The Be There Group Framework, the workshop empowers everyday people to identify and step in safely and confidently when they see, hear or sense behaviour that may cause harm.
This workshop will include discussion and real-world examples relevant to an education setting, but with relevance to other everyday situations too.
Be a better Bystander – workshop for allied health & community groups
Monday 15 June 6 pm to 9 pm at Mudgeeraba Uniting Church
Designed specifically with our local community in mind, the training will explore how everyday individuals can support a culture of gender equality, inclusion and respect, and the vital role bystanders play in preventing domestic and family violence (DFV), bullying, sexual harassment and racism. Participants will gain practical tools to challenge deep-rooted
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