The Domestic Violence Housing First approach focuses on getting survivors of domestic violence into stable housing as quickly as possible and then providing the necessary support and safety as they rebuild their lives.
This approach has been shown to promote long-term stability, safety and well-being for survivors and their children.
Brisbane Domestic Violence Service (BDVS) is a 24/7, free and confidential service for people in the Brisbane Metropolitan area who are affected by domestic and family violence. The service supports women, children, family members, same sex couples and others affected by domestic violence.
The Safer Families Initiative (SFI) is a service for families where a young male is using power and control or violence against the female protective care-giver in the home.
Domestic Violence is not just physical. Physical and sexual violence featured more prominently in the media, leaving other forms such as emotional abuse and economic control almost invisible.
A safety plan is a list of actions that you can take to help secure your safety.
Media play an important role in increasing community knowledge about domestic and family violence. This factsheet from Our Watch contains helpful, accurate information and statistics for media reporting on domestic and family violence.
Visit Our Watch for more information on the 'Change the Story' campaign.
QCDFVR is dedicated to working with organisations and individuals who help women and their children lead safer lives.
The primary purpose of the Centre is to create and share knowledge to influence policy and practice in gendered violence. They receive funding from the Queensland Government and investment by CQUniversity.
There are a number of legal protections available to people who have experienced violence and abuse.
This detailed Information Sheet from Women’s Legal Service QLD covers areas such as safety planning, legal protection, court processes and more.
Referral form for Brisbane Domestic Violence Service (BDVS).
This e-form contains fillable PDF fields that can be completed electronically (or by hand), saved and then emailed to BDVS.
Referring agencies assessing high, escalating, or immediate risk should NOT use this form. Instead please call BDVS to discuss.
The Safer Families Initiative (SFI) is one of the programs at Brisbane Domestic Violence Service. SFI provides consent-based intake, assessment and psycho-educative support to families where a young male (aged 12-17 years old) is using violence in the home (including power and control) against the female protective care giver.
SFI assesses readiness and facilitates referrals into the ReNew program run by Carinity Talera. This program is only able to provide services to families residing within Brisbane City Council.
