Everyone has the right to feel safe. Domestic and family violence is not tolerated in our community.
If you or someone you know requires support, help is available.
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
As part of our efforts to reduce domestic and family violence in our community, we are supporting 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence from 25 November to 10 December 2025. This annual globally recognised campaign encourages action to end gender-based violence.
This year’s theme is ‘Safe. Everywhere. Always.' We all have a role to play in making safer spaces for women and girls everywhere and always. For details, visit UN Women Australia.
The campaign encourages us all to take steps towards an equal world and together challenge the norms and systems that allow gender-based violence.
Get involved
Join the following events or activities during 16 Days of Activism.
Words that inspire – She Is Not Your Rehab, with Matt Brown
Meet Matt Brown, internationally recognised advocate, author and communicator committed to eradicating family violence by inspiring a new generation of cycle breakers.
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Bystander training for community and sporting groups
Learn more about supporting a culture of gender equality, inclusion and respect, and the role of a bystander in preventing domestic and family violence.
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Self-defence classes
Active & Healthy has partnered with Fierce Females to deliver self-defence classes. Spots are limited.
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Lighting the city orange
We are also marking 16 Days of Activism by lighting up our city in orange. Orange is the campaign colour, representing a brighter future free from violence against women and girls.
Locations
- Surfers Paradise – Isle of Capri Bridge, Surfers Paradise sign and decorative garden lighting on the Surfers Paradise foreshore
- Broadbeach – the Broadbeach sign and decorative lighting in Victoria Park
- Gold Coast Sports Precinct, Carrara
- HOTA Outdoor Stage
- SkyPoint
- Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
- Australia Fair Shopping Centre
- Dreamworld – The Giant Drop
Seek support
In the event of an emergency call Triple Zero (000).
If you need translation support, please call the Australian Government's TIS National service on 131 450. This helpline is available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Local services
Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Gold Coast Inc. – 07 5532 9000
- Counselling, support, programs, information and referral for those experiencing or using domestic and family violence in the Gold Coast.
Support Assessment Referral Advocacy (SARA program) – 0405 065 544
- Supports women and their children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds affected by domestic and family violence.
Other services
DVConnect Womensline – 1800 811 811
- 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Support for women, their children and pets experiencing domestic and family violence, including emergency transport, accommodation, crisis counselling and interventions
DVConnect Mensline – 1800 600 636
- Counselling, referral and support services for men experiencing or using domestic and family violence
1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732
- Also available via text 0458 737 732, chat online or video call
- 24 hours, 7 days a week (video call Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm)
- Support for people, friends and family experiencing or at risk of experiencing sexual assault; or domestic or family violence
- Support is also available for professionals supporting someone experiencing or at risk of experiencing sexual assault, domestic or family violence
For additional support and other services, please visit our Safety information and support contacts page.
Our program
We support and are guided by the Queensland Government’s Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Strategy. We work collaboratively with government agencies, community groups, local businesses and the community to facilitate and empower cultural change that will lead to safer homes, neighbourhoods and communities.
We recognise that we can play a key role in the prevention and reduction of domestic and family violence in our city through community education and awareness raising, strong community and stakeholder partnerships, and by supporting impacted staff and residents to seek assistance.
We deliver actions for domestic and family violence awareness and prevention under the 2028 Community Safety Program. This program provides a strategic framework for the delivery of our community safety initiatives and guides our planning, programs and priorities. Program priorities have been incorporated under three key focus areas:
- creating safe spaces
- enhancing perceptions of safety
- supporting the reduction of domestic and family violence.
Our Safety and security page includes tips and information about how to keep safe and secure.
Funding opportunities
Explore our funding programs for opportunities. For State government funding opportunities, visit the Queensland Government website.
If you would like to contact us in relation to our work on domestic and family violence prevention, please email communitysafety@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Active & Healthy also offers lots of other activities that can enhance physical and mental wellbeing and connections with others.
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