Ministerial Advisory Council on Domestic and Family Violence
The Ministerial Advisory Council on Domestic and Family Violence provides advice to the Queensland Government on issues relevant to the development of policies, programs and services aimed at reducing domestic and family violence.
The council provides advice to the Minister for Community Services and Housing on:
- matters relating to the prevention of and early intervention for domestic and family violence
- legislation, policies and programs relating to domestic and family violence, as requested by the Minister
- current and emerging issues and concerns of importance in relation to domestic and family violence, as identified by the council.
The council also monitors and advises on the implementation and impact of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 1989, related community awareness and service delivery initiatives, and research priorities.
Priorities
The council's 2008-09 priority areas are:
- the whole-of-government Domestic and Family Violence Strategy
- linkages between domestic and family violence and other social issues
- Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.
Council members
The council comprises a representative from each of the Department of Communities' 10 regions, an independent chairperson, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and multicultural representatives. Ex-officio membership includes representatives from the following government departments: Department of Communities (including Child Safety Services, Housing and Homelessness Services and the Office for Women), Queensland Health, Department of Justice and Attorney-General, and the Queensland Police Service.
Each member contributes knowledge and expertise on issues relating to domestic and family violence. They also contribute extensive knowledge of issues within the region they represent, as well as their own unique perspectives, to the advice provided to the Minister.
Council meetings
Council meetings are generally held in Brisbane three times a year. Members keep in contact between meetings and are active in their regions throughout their term.
More information
- Freecall:
- 1800 611 833 (toll-free within Australia)*
- Email:
- PolicyCoordinationUnit@communities.qld.gov.au
*(Calls from mobile phones are charged at the applicable rate)
Last updated: 14 May 2009.