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The Palaszczuk Government has launched a new awareness campaign during Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month to help Queenslanders identify all forms of domestic and family violence (DFV).
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said domestic and family violence is not always physical and can affect Queenslanders of all ages.
“We know domestic and family violence isn’t just physical,” the Premier said.
“Often it involves financial abuse, social abuse, isolation or even the use of technology to torment. All of these things can be just as dangerous as physical abuse.
“This new campaign aims to educate Queenslanders on how to recognise all forms of domestic and family violence and what support is out there.
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Eligible service providers can now apply for a share in the Palaszczuk Government’s $140,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Grants 2021.
As part of Queensland’s Domestic and Family Prevention Month, Minister for Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Craig Crawford has launched the grants program to boost local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services providers in the prevention of domestic and family violence.
“Domestic and family violence is never acceptable and does not discriminate between age or culture. However, we know that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families are disproportionally impacted by domestic and family violence. The grants will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders and service providers to design and deliver culturally appropriate support tailored to First Nations families and individuals, promote safety and build