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Subscriber only With domestic and family violence on the rise in Queensland, a Rockhampton counsellor is calling on everyone in the community to play their part in tackling the issue. Each May in Queensland is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, which aims to raise community awareness of domestic and family violence. According to Queensland Courts domestic and family violence statistics, domestic violence applications were up 13.3 per cent in the last year in Rockhampton, with contravention of domestic violence order charges down only 4.2 per cent. Counsellor at Helem Yumba CQ Healing Centre Bernadette Anderson said to raise awareness during the month, the healing centre would encourage members of the community to research and look at ways to help support their families.