Domestic and family violence occurs at similar rates in the LGBTIQ community as it does in the broader community, but is hidden. This resource aims to assist both community members experiencing domestic and family violence as well as the people who are supporting them.
This booklet produced by the Queensland Government explains the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 and provides information about how to access protection by applying for a domestic violence order using the Act.
The National Plan brings together the efforts of governments across the nation to make a real and sustained reduction in the levels of violence against women.
It is the first plan to look to the long term, building respectful relationships and working to increase gender equality to prevent violence from occurring in the first place. It is the first to focus on holding perpetrators accountable and encourage behaviour change.
