Published Thursday, 01 May, 2008 at 04:21 PM
Minister for Communities, Disability Services, ATSIP, Multicultural Affairs, Seniors and Youth
The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr
Men see the signs in violence prevention campaign
A Queensland Government advertising campaign is reaching out to men who use violence and abuse in their relationships, urging them to ‘see the signs’ in their behaviour and call the DVConnect mensline for help.
Communities Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said the advertisements would air on Queensland television from Sunday 4 May, as part of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month (1–31 May).
“We are hoping that this campaign will encourage men who use violence and abuse in their relationships to call DVConnect mensline on 1800 600 636 for anonymous and confidential advice,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“On average, more than 500 men* now call this Queensland Government-funded helpline each month to access support from trained professionals.”
Ms Nelson-Carr said the message of this year’s campaign is ‘Domestic and family violence: See the Signs. Be the solution’.
“This year’s campaign follows the success of two previous May campaigns.
“Calls to mensline increased from a monthly average of 299** to 765 during the 2006 May campaign, with calls also rising to 653 during May 2007,” she said.
“By rolling out the advertising-led campaign again in 2008, the Department of Communities continues its focus on early intervention and prevention.
“It is reinforcing the message that abuse, in all of its forms, is unacceptable and that support for behaviour change is available.”
Ms Nelson-Carr said the department had also allocated $65,000 in funding to 22 community groups to stage events and activities to ensure that the violence prevention messages are firmly on the public agenda this May.
And, as the month wraps up, Queenslanders will also be honoured for their achievements in five award categories at the Domestic Family Violence Prevention Awards in Brisbane on 28 May.
Ms Nelson-Carr said the department allocated more than $14.3 million each year to deliver community-based early intervention and support programs to reduce the incidence of domestic and family violence, including funds for 10 dedicated perpetrator services throughout Queensland.
“Located across the state, these programs work with men who perpetrate domestic and family violence through group work, with the aim of changing abusive behaviour and ensuring the safety of those experiencing the violence and abuse,” she said.
For more information about the Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month and community events in your area, visit www.communities.qld.gov.au
People requiring personal support now are encouraged to either call DV Connect mensline on 1800 600 636 (9am–12midnight, seven days), DV Connect womensline on 1800 811 811 (24 hours, seven days) or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 (24 hours, seven days)
Media Contact: Minister Nelson-Carr’s office 3235 4280
Notes to editors:
Contact Communities’ Media Unit on 3224 6937 for ad stills and other imagery
* Based on January, February and March figures for 2008
** Based on pre-2006 campaign figures
Communities Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said the advertisements would air on Queensland television from Sunday 4 May, as part of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month (1–31 May).
“We are hoping that this campaign will encourage men who use violence and abuse in their relationships to call DVConnect mensline on 1800 600 636 for anonymous and confidential advice,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“On average, more than 500 men* now call this Queensland Government-funded helpline each month to access support from trained professionals.”
Ms Nelson-Carr said the message of this year’s campaign is ‘Domestic and family violence: See the Signs. Be the solution’.
“This year’s campaign follows the success of two previous May campaigns.
“Calls to mensline increased from a monthly average of 299** to 765 during the 2006 May campaign, with calls also rising to 653 during May 2007,” she said.
“By rolling out the advertising-led campaign again in 2008, the Department of Communities continues its focus on early intervention and prevention.
“It is reinforcing the message that abuse, in all of its forms, is unacceptable and that support for behaviour change is available.”
Ms Nelson-Carr said the department had also allocated $65,000 in funding to 22 community groups to stage events and activities to ensure that the violence prevention messages are firmly on the public agenda this May.
And, as the month wraps up, Queenslanders will also be honoured for their achievements in five award categories at the Domestic Family Violence Prevention Awards in Brisbane on 28 May.
Ms Nelson-Carr said the department allocated more than $14.3 million each year to deliver community-based early intervention and support programs to reduce the incidence of domestic and family violence, including funds for 10 dedicated perpetrator services throughout Queensland.
“Located across the state, these programs work with men who perpetrate domestic and family violence through group work, with the aim of changing abusive behaviour and ensuring the safety of those experiencing the violence and abuse,” she said.
For more information about the Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month and community events in your area, visit www.communities.qld.gov.au
People requiring personal support now are encouraged to either call DV Connect mensline on 1800 600 636 (9am–12midnight, seven days), DV Connect womensline on 1800 811 811 (24 hours, seven days) or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 (24 hours, seven days)
Media Contact: Minister Nelson-Carr’s office 3235 4280
Notes to editors:
Contact Communities’ Media Unit on 3224 6937 for ad stills and other imagery
* Based on January, February and March figures for 2008
** Based on pre-2006 campaign figures