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Get involved in local events during Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month in May. Our events calendar lists community events and activities across the state.
If you are holding an event during the month, please submit your event details.
May
- May 1 2019
Manly - Sail For Life - Come and Try
Organiser: Resilience Sailing Inc
Region: Brisbane
9 am – 1 pm
1 May to 17 May 2019
Address: RQYS, Manly, Royal Esplanade, Manly, QLD, 4179
- May 1 2019
Gold Coast - Seeds of Change - Sunflower Making
Organiser: Gold Coast Libraries
Region: South East
10 am – 11 am
1 May to 31 May 2019
Address: Gold Coast Libraries, Various locations on GC, Gold Coast, QLD, 9729
- May 1 2019
Ipswich- Vigil Against Domestic and Family Violence
Organiser: Domestic Violence Action Centre
Region: South West
5 pm – 7:30 pm
1 May 2019
Address: D'Arcy Doyle Place,, 116 Brisbane Street, Ipswich, QLD, 4305
- May 1 2019
Mooloolaba - Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month Candle Light Vigil
Organiser: Centacare Family and Relationship Services
Region: Moreton
5 pm – 6 pm
1 May 2019
Address: Mooloolaba Beach, 1 Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba, Qld, 4557
- May 1 2019
Redcliffe Candle Lighting Ceremony
Organiser: Encircle Redcliffe Neighborhood Centre
Region: Moreton
5 pm – 6:30 pm
1 May 2019
Address: Encircle Redcliffe Neighborhood Centre, 1 Lamington Drive, REDCLIFFE, QLD, 4020
- May 1 2019
Bundaberg- Candle Lighting Ceremony
Organiser: Edon Place
Region: Central Queensland
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
1 May 2019
Address: Queensland Police Service, Bourbong Street, Bundaberg, QLD, 4670
- May 1 2019
Cairns Candle Lighting Ceremony
Organiser: Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service
Region: Northern Queensland
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
1 May 2019
Address: Wharf One Cafe, 1 Wharf Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870
- May 1 2019
Cleveland- Candle Lighting Vigil
Organiser: Redlands City Council
Region: South East
5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
1 May 2019
Address: Raby Bay Harbour Park,, Shore Street West, , Cleveland, QLD, 4163
- May 3 2019
Yeppoon- St Brendan's College Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence
Organiser: St Brendan's College
Region: Central Queensland
9 am – 2 pm
3 May 2019
Address: Yeppoon, Central Queensland, 139 ADELAIDE PARK ROAD, YEPPOON, QLD, 4703
- May 3 2019
Woodridge- Mens Yarning Circle
Organiser: Murrigunyah Family & Cultural Healing Centre
Region: South East
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
3 May to 31 May 2019
Address: Murrigunyah, 2 Burrigan Street, Woodridge, QLD, 4114
- May 3 2019
Coolum- The Voice in Me
Organiser: IFYS
Region: Moreton
6 pm – 8 pm
3 May 2019
Address: Coolum Civic Centre, Park Street, Coolum Beach, QLD, 4573
- May 3 2019
Kirwan - Cowboys Tackle Domestic Violence
Organiser: North Queensland Toyota Cowboys
Region: Northern Queensland
6 pm – 8 pm
3 May 2019
Address: 1300SMILES Stadium, Golf Links Drive, Kirwan, QLD, 4817
- May 4 2019
Beerwah - Women Alive Festival
Organiser: Zonta Caloundra and ACT For KIDS
Region: Moreton
4 May 2019
Address: Beerwah Community Hall, Peachester Rd, Beerwah, QLD, 4519
- May 6 2019
Woodridge- Wuundeela Dreaming
Organiser: Murrigunyah Family & Cultural Healing Centre
Region: South East
8:45 am – 10:30 am
6 May to 27 May 2019
Address: Mabel Park State High School, Paradise Road, Woodridge, QLD, 4127
- May 7 2019
Marsden - Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Organiser: Penny Dearlove and Priya (School chaplain)
Region: South East Queensland
7 May to 28 May 2019
Address: Marsden State School, 32 Hickory Street, Marsden, QLD, 4132
- May 7 2019
Gympie Stands Together
Organiser: Community Action Gympie
Region: South East
10 am – 11:30 am
7 May 2019
Address: Gold City Centre Stage, Mary St, Gympie, QLD, 4570
- May 7 2019
Robina- Japanese Women's Support Network
Organiser: Japan Community of Queensland Inc.
Region: South East
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
7 May 2019
Address: Robina Community Centre Conference Room, Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina, QLD, 4230
- May 10 2019
Berserker - Safer Pathways for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Families Forum
Organiser: Welcoming Intercultural Neighbours Inc.
Region: Central Queensland
8:30 am – 3 pm
10 May 2019
Address: Frenchville Sports Club, 105 Clifton Street, Berserker, QLD, 4701
- May 10 2019
Lowood- BBQ in Support of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month
Organiser: Mercy Community, Lowood
Region: South East
11 am – 1 pm
10 May 2019
Address: Clock Park, Lowood, Peace Street, Lowood, QLD, 4311
- May 11 2019
Mareeba - Behind Closed Doors
Organiser: Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service
Region: Northern Queensland
7 am – 1 pm
11 May 2019
Address: Mareeba Markets, Mareeba’s Centenary Park, Byrnes St, , Mareeba , Qld, 4880
- May 11 2019
Boulia- Just One Thing , Make A Difference
Organiser: North West Queensland Indigenous Catholic Social Services
Region: Northern Queensland
9 am – 2 pm
11 May 2019
Address: Robinson Park, , Herbert Street , Boulia, Qld, 4829
- May 13 2019
Brisbane City- Japanese Women's Support Network
Organiser: Japan Community of Queensland Inc.
Region: South East
10 am – 12 pm
13 May 2019
Address: Consulate General of Japan Brisbane meeting room, Level 17, 12 Creek Street, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000
- May 14 2019
Toowoomba- 2019 'Not in Our Club' Campaign Launch
Organiser: Toowoomba Together
Region: South West Queensland
12:30 pm
14 May 2019
Address: USQ Toowoomba Regional Tennis Centre , 20 Barker Street, Toowoomba , Qld, 4350
- May 15 2019
Ripley- A New Thing Initiative
Organiser: Cityhope Care
Region: South West
15 May 2019
Address: Cityhope Church, 7 Rex Hills Drive , Ripley, QLD, 4306
- May 15 2019
Toowoomba: A Second Go - Everyone Deserves It
Organiser: Darling Downs LASN
Region: South East
7 am – 9:30 am
15 May 2019
Address: Toowoomba QAS Station, 168 Herries Street, , Toowoomba City , QLD, 4350
- May 15 2019
Fraser Coast Sand Silhouettes
Organiser: Fraser Coast Domestic Violence Alliance
Region: Central Queensland
9 am – 2 pm
15 May 2019
Address: Scarness Beach, Charlton Esplanade, Hervey Bay, QLD, 4655
- May 15 2019
Brisbane- The Australian Law Reform Commission Report on the Family Law System: Implications for Domestic Violence
Organiser: Queensland University of Technology
Region: South East
9:30 am – 1 pm
15 May 2019
Address: Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women meeting room, 55 Russell Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101
- May 15 2019
Cherbourg - Candle Lighting Ceremony
Organiser: Cherbourg Safe House/Uniting Care
Region: South West
10 am – 12 pm
15 May 2019
Address: Lena Buck Centre, 15 Barambah Ave, Cherbourg , QLD, 4605
- May 15 2019
South Brisbane- Whatever It Takes: Creating Access to Safety for People with Disabilities Experiencing Domestic and Family Violence
Organiser: WWILD SVP association
Region: Brisbane, Moreton
10 am – 2:30 pm
15 May 2019
Address: State Library of Queensland, the Edge Auditorium, Stanley Place, Cultural Centre, Southbank, Brisbane City QLD 4101. The Edge Auditorium (Ground Level), South Brisbane, QLD, 4101
- May 15 2019
Bald Hills- Tree Planting Ceremony
Organiser: SANDBAG
Region: South East
10:30 am – 11:15 am
15 May 2019
Address: Keith Murray Bikeway, 55 Kyeema Crescent, Bald Hills, QLD, 4036
- May 15 2019
Nambour- Annual Quilt Handover
Organiser: Centacare Regional Domestic and Family Violence Service
Region: South East
1 pm – 3 pm
15 May 2019
Address: Nambour Community Centre, 2 Shearer Street, Yaroomba, QLD, 4560
- May 16 2019
Chermside Shopping Centre DFV Awareness Day
Organiser: Queensland Police Service
Region: Moreton
9 am – 9 pm
16 May 2019
Address: Chermside Shopping Centre - outside the entrance to K-Mart, 395 Hamilton Road, Chermside, QLD, 4032
- May 16 2019
Southport- No to Silence on LGBTIQ+ Family and Domestic Violence
Organiser: Wesley Mission Queensland
Region: South East
11 am – 2:30 pm
16 May 2019
Address: Sharks Events Centre Ashcroft Room, Corner of Olsen and Musgrave Avenue, Southport, QLD, 4215
- May 18 2019
Murgon Junior Rugby League - DV Awareness Round
Organiser: Murgon Junior Rugby League
Region: South West
8 am – 8 pm
18 May 2019
Address: Murgon Showgrounds, 40 Macalister Street,, Murgon, QLD, 4605
- May 18 2019
Redlands - Diner en Rouge
Organiser: Redland City Council
Region: South East
4:30 pm – 10:30 pm
18 May 2019
Address: Secret location! Meet at Redland Performing Arts Centre., 2-16 Middle Street, Cleveland, QLD, 4163
- May 19 2019
Bribie Island- Show your Community Heart - Bribie says "No' to Domestic Violence
Organiser: Mercy Community
Region: Moreton
9 am – 12 pm
19 May 2019
Address: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street, Bongaree, QLD, 4507
- May 20 2019
Rockhampton City- DFV Month Youth Art Exhibition Launch
Organiser: Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service
Region: Central Queensland
2 pm – 4 pm
20 May to 31 May 2019
Address: South Side Library Rockhampton Regional Council, 230 Bolsover Street, Rockhampton City, QLD, 4700
- May 21 2019
Raceview- Enhancing Understandings of DFV experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women.
Organiser: Domestic Violence Action Centre
Region: South West
9 am – 1:30 pm
21 May 2019
Address: Brothers Leagues Club, Wildey St, Raceview, QLD, 4305
- May 22 2019
Cherbourg - DFV Prevention March
Organiser: Cherbourg Safe House/Uniting Care
Region: South West
9 am – 11 am
22 May 2019
Address: Fisher St, Cherbourg, QLD, 4605
- May 25 2019
Yarrabilba- "Not Now, Not Ever" Breakfast Boot Camp
Organiser: The Centre for Women & Co.
Region: South East
7:30 am – 9:30 am
25 May 2019
Address: Darlington Parklands, Yarrabilba Drive, Yarrabilba, QLD, 4207
- May 25 2019
Airlie Beach- Wheels in Motion
Organiser: Whitsunday Counselling & Support
Region: Central Queensland
9 am – 12 pm
25 May to 25 July 2019
Address: Lagoon Top Carpark, Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802
- May 25 2019
Ingham- Safer Families Community Event
Organiser: Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre
Region: Brisbane, Northern Queensland
10 am – 2 pm
25 May 2019
Address: Rotary Park Ingham, Herbert Street, Ingham, QLD, 4850
- May 25 2019
Mackay Says No -Family Free Day
Organiser: Mackay Women's Services
Region: Central Queensland
10 am – 2 pm
25 May 2019
Address: John Breen Park, Malcomson Street, North Mackay, QLD, 4740
- May 25 2019
Zillmere- Strong Spirit Mob
Organiser: Kurbingui Youth & Family Development
Region: Moreton
5 pm – 9 pm
25 May 2019
Address: Kurbingui Youth Development in the "Old Bakery" building, 425 Zillmere Road, Zilmere, QLD, 4034
- May 26 2019
Mt Coot-tha Time Trial - Ride for Awareness
Organiser: Lifecycle Cycling Club
Region: Brisbane
6 am – 9:30 am
26 May 2019
Address: Hoop Pine Park Mt Coot-tha, 114 Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, , Mt Coot-tha , QLD, 4066
- May 27 2019
Kalinga- Crochet for the Community
Organiser: The Community Place
Region: Brisbane
9:30 am – 11:30 am
27 May 2019
Address: The Community Place , 20 Clark Street, Kalinga, QLD, 4178
- May 28 2019
Brisbane- Strong Women Talking Art Exhibition
Organiser: Strong Women Talking
Region: South East
7 pm – 9 pm
28 May 2019
Address: Wesley House Rooftop Terrace, 140 Ann St, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000
- May 29 2019
Mareeba - Behind Closed Doors
Organiser: Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service
Region: Northern Queensland
9 am – 5 pm
29 May to 31 May 2019
Address: Mareeba Rotary Field Days, Mareeba Rodeo Grounds, Bourke Developmental Road,, Mareeba, Qld, 4880
- May 29 2019
Palm Island Bwgcolman Family Afternoon
Organiser: Coalition on Criminal Assault in the Home (NQ) Inc. (COCAITH),
Region: Northern Queensland
3 pm – 6 pm
29 May 2019
Address: Fred Clay Park, Palm Island , Qld, 4816
- May 29 2019
Southport - Multicultural Women’s Safety Community Cafe
Organiser: Multicultural Families Organisation Inc
Region: South East
3 pm – 6 pm
29 May 2019
Address: Southport Community Centre, Conference Room, Level 1 at 6 Lawson St, Southport,, Qld, 4215
- May 29 2019
Brisbane: Darkness to Daylight Challenge 2019
Organiser: Australia's CEO Challenge
Region: Central Queensland, South East
5 pm – 7 am
29 May to 30 May 2019
Address: South Bank Cultural Forecourt, Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101
- May 30 2019
Toowoomba South- Assessing and Screening Workshop
Organiser: Domestic Violence Action Centre Toowoomba
Region: South East, South West
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
30 May 2019
Address: South Toowoomba Bowls Club, 331 Hume Street, South Toowoomba, QLD, 4350
- May 30 2019
Sandgate- Peaceful Walk and Candle Lighting Ceremony
Organiser: SANDBAG
Region: Moreton
4:30 pm – 6 pm
30 May 2019
Address: Rotunda, Einbunpin Lagoon Park, 70 BRIGHTON ROAD, SANDGATE, QLD, 4017
- May 31 2019
Cairns Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month Breakfast
Organiser: Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service
Region: Northern Queensland
7 am – 9 am
31 May 2019
Address: Ballroom, The Hilton Cairns, 34 Esplanade , Cairns City, QLD, 4870
- May 31 2019
Jimboomba- Candle Lighting Evening
Organiser: The Centre for Women & Co.
Region: South East
5 pm – 6 pm
31 May 2019
Address: Cafe on Cusack, Shop 14 689 Cusack Lane,, Jimboomba, QLD, 4280
June
- June 1 2019
Burpengary East - Violets not Violence!
Organiser: Violets Not Violence!
Region: Brisbane
4 pm – 8 pm
1 June 2019
Address: Artisans' Guild Art Galler, Cnr Old Bay Road and Maitland Road, Burpengary East, QLD, 4505
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