The Department of Justice and Attorney-General has launched a new awareness campaign during Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month saying it will help Queenslanders identify all forms of domestic and family violence.
Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk said domestic and family violence were not always physical and could affect Queenslanders of all ages.
“Often it involves financial abuse, social abuse, isolation or even the use of technology to torment,” Ms Palaszczuk said.
“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.”
Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, Shannon Fentiman said communities across the State had been impacted by recent tragic events that had left people wondering what they could do to help.
“This new campaign is a critical part of letting Queenslanders know just that,” Ms Fentiman said.
“It will target all Queenslanders through digital advertising channels, social media and Google Search advertising, as well as in GP practices and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Networks.”
She said every Queenslander had a role to play in ending domestic and family violence.
“If we are to truly tackle domestic and family violence we need cultural change in the way we treat women and girls,” Ms Fentiman said.
“Respect for women is paramount in ending violence perpetrated against them, and respect for women needs to start with our leaders, in our communities and in our schools,” she said.
