The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is standing with the community to address the devastating impact of domestic and family violence (DFV) and reduce rates of offending this DFV Prevention Month.
This year’s theme, “Together, Queenslanders can prevent domestic and family violence” underscores the importance of collective action and shines a spotlight on ways we can reinforce the message that DFV is never acceptable behaviour.
It calls on all Queenslanders to help make meaningful change by supporting victim-survivors, reporting domestic and family violence, and holding perpetrators to account.
Prevention Month is a time to raise awareness about DFV and coercive control and highlight the support services available.
It is also a time to emphasise the clear message that DFV is a serious issue that carries significant legal consequences.
Police responded to 183,747 DFV-related call outs across Queensland between July 2024 and June 2025. That’s an average of 500 incidents every day – or one every 3 minutes.
QPS Deputy Commissioner John Tims said frontline officers work tirelessly every day to protect victim-survivors and respond to these abhorrent criminal offences.
“Domestic and family violence is not a private matter, it is a societal problem and a serious criminal issue,” Deputy Commissioner Tims said.
“Those who use violence or coercive control should be under no illusion – these behaviours have serious consequences.
“Everyone has a role to play in supporting those experiencing harm by reporting incidents of unlawful behaviour so perpetrators are held to account.”
Throughout the month of May, QPS will support a range of community events, including candlelight vigils across Queensland on 6 May to honour lives lost to DFV, and the Darkness to Daylight Challenge in Brisbane on 28–29 May.
QPS officers and staff will proudly participate and encourage community members to stand alongside them in demonstrating zero tolerance for domestic and family violence.
“If you or someone you know is at risk, help is available,” Deputy Commissioner Tims said.
“Reach out to police and specialist support services if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence – your report could save a life.”
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month is an initiative of the Queensland Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety.
More information can be found at www.qld.gov.au/domestic-and-family-violence-prevention-month
