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.
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.
To learn more about domestic and family violence, how to recognise harmful behaviours and how to stay safe, including safety planning and applying for a domestic and family violence order, visit:
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 on 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
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.
Community awareness and education initiatives
Each year, the City supports community awareness and education initiatives including the State Government’s Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month held each May, and the United Nations 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence held annually between 25 November to 10 December.
During these initiatives, our community unites to engage in inspiring conversations, participate in training sessions and strengthen partnerships to drive lasting change.
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