The Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women has announced that more than 130 individuals and organisations have been inducted onto Queensland’s first Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Honour Roll.
Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, Di Farmer said the Honour Roll had received 175 nominations.
“Domestic and family violence is everybody’s business because as Queenslanders we look after each other,” Ms Farmer said.
“The Honour Roll recognises Queenslanders walking the talk in the prevention of domestic and family violence in their communities and businesses.”
She said every nominee was working hard to create a Queensland free from domestic and family violence.
“Every nominee deserves the thanks of Queenslanders for helping to build a safer State from the border to the Cape,” Ms Farmer said.
She said many of the nominations included inspiring and heart-wrenching stories, giving the example of Lloyd and Sue Clarke, the parents of Hannah Clarke.
“They were nominated for their tireless and courageous work in setting up the Small Steps 4 Hannah Foundation,” Ms Farmer said.
“In February, the entire nation was horrified by the sickening murder of Hannah and her three gorgeous children in suburban Camp Hill by a controlling and violent ex-partner.”
She said the Clarke family’s heartbreak inspired the Small Steps 4 Hannah Foundation to encourage Queenslanders to make domestic and family violence everybody’s business.
She said the honour roll also revealed the remarkable and inspiring.
“Among the extraordinary is John Siaki, a home removalist who is helping people escape dangerous domestic violence situations,” Ms Farmer said.
“After witnessing a disturbing family violence incident, John decided to put his team and removal truck to work collecting the belongings of women and children leaving violence.”
She said the Siaki and Sons removal operation began once the perpetrator was away from home to eliminate the risk of further conflict.
Further information about the Honour Roll and its inductees can be accessed at the Not Now, Not Ever. Together website at this PS News link.
