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25.01.2022 We are very grateful for Barry Doyle’s ten years’ of service and leadership on the Board. Barry we wish to thank your generous commitment of time, support and dedication.

25.01.2022 Meet Queensland's first all-women Aboriginal ranger crew. The crew are part of the Girringun Aboriginal Corporation rangers.

24.01.2022 Why get involved in Queensland Mental Health Week Promote activities that enhance mental, physical, social and spiritual wellbeing Reduce stigma associated with mental illness by raising awareness Provide information about mental health or wellbeing services Celebrate individuals who make your community unique... Make connections with partners or the local community Encourage help-seeking and self-care READY? Check out the events calendar. #QMHW #TakeTime

24.01.2022 We are so proud of Adrian. Thank you for your commitment to serve the community.

22.01.2022 We proudly work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a disability to understand their rights and share their story with the Disability Royal Commission. Visit their website https://yourstorydisabilitylegal.org.au/Home or contact us for more information and free legal support.

20.01.2022 Article in The Guardian on the criminalisation of coercive control. Antoinette Braybrook (NFVPLS Convenor) provided a comment to the article published here.

20.01.2022 Download your Queensland Mental Health Week 2020 resources here. #QMHW #TakeTime

19.01.2022 Last week our Principal Legal Officer Thelma Schwartz attended the Disability Royal Commission public hearing. She addressed the systemic issues faced by First Nations people with disabilities and their contact with Child Safety.

17.01.2022 Today is DAY SIX of #16DaysOfActivism SHARE to spread the word. #EndGenderBasedViolence #SaveFVPLS #16Days #16DaysOfActivism2020 #OrangeTheWorld

17.01.2022 HAPPY NAIDOC WEEK from our Rocky Team. #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOC2020

16.01.2022 October is Sexual Violence Awareness Month (SVAM). The goal of SVAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it. #SVAM #SVAM2020

15.01.2022 The goal of the Family Matters campaign is to end over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care by 2040. Full #FamilyMattersReport2020 data snapshot: https://bit.ly/3psdyp7 #OurMobsMatter #KidsCommissioner

13.01.2022 The inquiry looking at Indigenous people with a disability and child protection services has heard of a number of effective programs with limited availability. The commission heard evidence from our Principal Legal Officer - Thelma Schwartz, about our early intervention case management service. NATSILS - National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services works with Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service to deliver Your Story Disability Legal Support.

13.01.2022 Many support services across Queensland contribute to a range of awareness raising activities and community events during Sexual Violence Awareness Month. Browse the events calendar for information on local activities being held to support the month. #SVAM #SVAM2020 #WeBelieveYou Due to the public safety response to COVID-19, some great activities planned for October may need to be held at a later date.

12.01.2022 Tune into Facebook to Livestream all Wuchopperen Health Service Ltd events today and tomorrow. #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOC2020

12.01.2022 We are proud to announce that QIFVLS, among many other community organisations, have been inducted onto Queensland’s first-ever Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Honour Roll. We want to thank Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Queensland for recognising our contribution and our funders for making this possible. To view the list, visit the website. https://bit.ly/3kWEpY7

12.01.2022 Tukka on Tunuba hosted by Darumbal Community Youth Service Inc. (DCYSI) We came together to celebrate culture and connect over breakfast. Thank you #DCYSI for creating this space. #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOC2020

10.01.2022 Yesterday was the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the beginning of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This year's theme is: Orange the World: Fund Respond, Prevent, Collect! During this time we will be posting a square with a new action we are calling on state, territory and Commonwealth governments to take to end the national emergency of violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. SHARE to spread the wo...rd. #16DaysOfActivism #EndGenderBasedViolence #SaveFVPLS #16Days #16DaysOfActivism2020 #OrangeTheWorld

08.01.2022 Head over to our website or select the link below to view our current vacancies. https://bit.ly/3d9LzER

07.01.2022 Our Cairns reception area is looking fresh. #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOC2020

07.01.2022 Archie Roach launches resources for schools about the Stolen Generations. View all the Archie Roach Stolen Generations Education resources here https://ab.co/3lFuXaV.

07.01.2022 Keeping COVID Safe is everyone's responsibility. Remember if your sick, go to your closest clinic and get tested for COVID-19.

07.01.2022 Oh how we enjoyed coming together with other Service Providers to celebrate and connect at Woorabinda Naidoc Colour Run. #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

05.01.2022 Dr Charles Perkins Oration | 20th anniversary by Pat Turner AM - read the full speech here: https://bit.ly/32HLynv

05.01.2022 Bravehearts national information and support line can be accessed by anyone wanting information or support relating to child sexual assault. Their toll-free 1800 272 831 Support Line is open from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday AEST (Please note hours vary on public holidays). Bravehearts has a specialised support team who are here for you. #SVAM #SVAM2020

05.01.2022 Queensland Mental Health Week 2020 will take place from 10 to 18 October and coincides with World Mental Health Day, celebrated internationally on 10 October each year. Each year, QMHW provides an important opportunity for all Queenslanders to come together and promote mental wellbeing at home, at work, and at play. Continuing on from last year, the theme for Queensland Mental Health Week in 2020 remains Take Time for mental health. #QMHW #TakeTime

04.01.2022 There are many ways you can become involved in the work of changing conversations about sexual violence, supporting survivors, and preventing sexual violence before it ever happens. #SVAM #SVAM2020 #WeBelieveYou For more information head to the link below or visit NSVRC

03.01.2022 DAY FOUR of #16DaysOfActivism SHARE to spread the word. #EndGenderBasedViolence #SaveFVPLS #16Days #16DaysOfActivism2020 #OrangeTheWorld

02.01.2022 We are closed from Monday 05 October 2020, reopening Tuesday 06 October 2020. We will respond to your enquiry on our return. If you are in danger, don’t feel safe, or fear for someone else’s safety, call Triple Zero (000) and ask for Queensland Police. For non-urgent police assistance, phone Policelink on 131 444. If you wish to speak with someone about domestic and family violence, you can contact DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811, 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732, DVConnect Mensline on 1800 600 636, Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.

02.01.2022 We welcomed a visit from Graham White the Director of Sector Engagement and Communications at the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (ATSILS). QIFVLS and ATSILS have a long association of partnering and working collaboratively together as Aboriginal Controlled Organisations.

02.01.2022 Do you have a topic that you would like us to cover in an upcoming edition of the QIFVLS Our Communities Matter Newsletter As we wrap up our spotlight on Child protection for the month, we thought we would ask our local community for feedback

01.01.2022 Today is DAY TWO of #16DaysOfActivism SHARE to spread the word. #EndGenderBasedViolence #SaveFVPLS #16Days #16DaysOfActivism2020 #OrangeTheWorld

01.01.2022 Healthy behaviours and relationships at home can be hard to maintain as kids grow and things happen in our lives. Taking time out together is important...but it can be hard to come up with ideas to suit all your kids ages. The Talking Families Household Activity Book is a great way to re-connect. There are tons of other great family resources too https://www.talkingfamilies.qld.gov.au

01.01.2022 Hear from our CEO Wynetta Dewis about the importance of self-determination achievable in our communities once people are supported to live free from the threat of domestic abuse and family violence. #16Days #16DaysOfActivism #OrangeTheWorld #saveFVPLS