Media Releases

Media Releases

30 June 2020:  Brisbane Times Article: Manipulation tactics rise in domestic violence during Queensland COVID-19 lockdown. Read

11 May 2020:  QDVSN Media Release:  Virtual Candle Light Vigil reveals 38 deaths as a result of DFV since last vigil.  Read

8 April 2020: Queensland Government Media Release:  $5.5m to boost domestic violence services during COVID-19 pandemic. Read

23 March 2020:  QDVSN Media Release – Domestic violence set to escalate with COVID-19 – services across the state on alert and families at risk. Read

26 November 2019: Maurice Blackburn partners with DVConnect to help end domestic and family violence. Read

22 October 2019:  Bella’s Sanctuary wins Safer Suburbs Award. Read

9 September 2019: QSuper extend partnership for another 3 years, funding a full time Crisis Counsellor. Read

28 August 2019: Australia’s first corporate funded domestic violence safe haven, Bella’s Sanctuary opens on the Gold Coast. Read

9 May 2019: Halycon homeowners raise $50,000 to fit out domestic violence safe haven Bella’s Sanctuary. Read

2 May 2019: 11 Queenlanders have died as a result of domestic violence since the last Candle Lighting Vigil 12 months ago. Read

13 December 2018: Corporates Mirvac & Halcyon announce they will team up with DVConnect to build a transitional housing safe haven.. Read

26 November 2018: DVConnect launches new brand. Read

10 August 2018: QSuper partners with DVConnect and funds a full time Crisis Counsellor for 3 years.  Read

Media Resources

Domestic and family violence resources. Read

Domestic and family violence statistics. Read