Domestic & Family Violence

The Queensland Government has released a consultation paper on 'A Queensland Government strategy to target domestic and family violence 2009-2013'.  Please find here QAHC's reponse to this consultation.

“…it Happens” an information guide for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in abusive relationships. "

Domestic violence does happen in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. In 1999, domestic violence laws in Queensland were amended to incorporate same-sex relationships. The purpose of this booklet is to raise awareness about the reality of domestic violence in the LGBT community. It aims to assist you, the reader, to identify whether or not there is abuse in your relationship and, if so, what you can do about it.

“..it Happens” has been produced by the Logan Youth and Family Service, QLD Government, Department of Communities 2004 and updated in 2007. Click here to view the “..it Happens” resource.

Links

Queensland Anti-Violence Inc.
http://www.walksafe.org/

Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Inter-sex Anti-Violence Committee Inc (Townsville)
http://www.glbtavc.org.au

Gay & Lesbian Police Liasion Officers
http://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/community/lgbti/lias_off.htm

Same Sex Domestic Violence (NSW)
http://ssdv.acon.org.au/

"Queer Without Fear" Resource

Healthy Communities and Brisbane Domestic Violence Advocacy Service (BDVAS) an activity of Micah Projects are proud to present an important new resource for the LGBTIQ Community - “Queer without Fear – LGBTI Domestic and Family violence and its Impacts”.

Domestic and family violence occurs at similar rates in the LGBTIQ community as it does in the broader community, but is hidden.  Many people do not access support services through fear of the lack of knowledge by services or discrimination based on their sexuality or gender identity.
This resource aims to assist both community members experiencing domestic and family violence as well as the people who are supporting them
If you would like a copy of the resource please contact BDVAS on 3217 2544 or it can be downloaded here