Awards recognise effort to stop domestic and family violence

The Queensland Government is looking for people who are leading the way in preventing domestic and family violence in Queensland.

Communities Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said nominations for the 2008 Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Awards were now open.

“The awards recognise and promote exceptional work by Queensland individuals and organisations, in helping to reduce the incidence of violence in homes and amongst families,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.

“The Queensland Government believes it is important to acknowledge and reward those who are making a difference in preventing domestic and family violence.

“These people and the initiatives stand out and serve as an example for others to follow.”

Innovative projects, activities and events undertaken by individuals, groups, communities, schools, organisations and governments can be nominated under six award categories: individual; partnership; community organisation; school-based; government; and Indigenous.

“Too many families are affected by violence, and the effects are long lasting and carry across generations,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.

“We not only want to recognise violence prevention achievements, but also to give hope to people affected by domestic and family violence, by showing that people do care and that help is available.

“I strongly encourage all people involved in helping to prevent domestic and family violence, to lodge a nomination before the closing date on 10 March 2008.”

The 2008 Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Awards will be presented in Brisbane at the end of May as a major part of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, from 1 - 31 May 2008.

For more information about the Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Awards, visit www.communities.qld.gov.au
Media Contact: Minister Nelson-Carr’s office 3235 4280