We connect with all corners of the community to challenge for change and put an end to domestic and family violence.
Making a meaningful impact
Since 2001, Challenge DV has stood with the Australian community committed to ending domestic and family violence. We help foster supportive cultures, free from violence and abuse, through awareness, advocacy, education, partnerships and events - driving change for a world where everyone lives with the safety, dignity and respect they deserve.
Building advocacy
Harnessing our profile and the voices of our community, we actively seek to shape legislation and policies that protect affected individuals and keep domestic and family violence prevention on the local and national agenda, generating systemic change.
Collaborative partnerships
We team up with leaders, policymakers and stakeholders across government, businesses, charities, frontline services and the community to build a network of support that strengthens community responses to domestic violence.
Raising awareness
We bring domestic and family violence into the spotlight through public affairs and campaigns that educate the public, challenge harmful norms, and promote respectful relationships, encouraging a community-wide commitment to prevention.
Education and training
We design and deliver impactful domestic and family violence prevention programs that cater to the specific needs of organisations and groups, equipping leaders and staff members with the skills they need to recognise the signs of abuse and take effective action.
Creating change
We invest in initiatives that prevent domestic and family violence and develop new solutions to generate even greater impact.
Uniting communities
We host public events, such as Darkness to Daylight, to raise awareness and funds that make every step count towards ending domestic and family violence.
Guided by our Social Impact Strategy, we connect all areas of our work with our extensive network of leaders and community members to bring attention to this public health issue and empower a collective movement for change.
Our key focus areas are:
- First Nations communities
- Ethno-specific communities
- LGBTQI+ communities
- People with a disability
- Children and young people
- Elders
Women over 50
Rural and remote communities
Men using violence
Highlights
Since our inception, we have:
Started countless conversations on domestic and family violence prevention
Taught thousands of people how to Recognise, Respond and Refer those impacted by abuse
Hosted 11 Darkness to Daylight events
Been the purpose/charity partner at events such as the Brisbane Advertising Association trivia night and Celebrate for a Cause
Contributed to the content creation for Women Ethnic Networking about DFV in culturally and linguistically diverse communities
Partnered with Rite Journey for our content to be included in the Grade 9 curriculum across 200 schools nationwide.
We continue use our voice for change in panels and focus groups such as:
Queensland Government Lived Experience Panel for the Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce
Queensland Delegate and CALD advocate National Recovery and Healing Roundtable
Member of the CALD Project Advisory Group to address and respond to DFV – Department of Justice and Attorney General
Member of the Queensland Government Focus Group co-designing, developing and evaluating a state-wide model for a victim advocacy service and an integrated response to sexual assault
Member of The Queensland Equal and Together Alliance
Member of the governing body of Chisholm Inc.
Combined Womens Refuge Group
SPEAQ: Services and Practitioners for the Elimination of Abuse Queensland
Strong Women Talking
Stories
Find out more about how we work with organisations and communities to make an impact.
Educating and empowering workplaces
Raising awareness and building advocacy
Uniting communities
Connecting workplaces and communities
Creating change
Contact us
Waterfront Place
Level 22, 1 Eagle St,
Brisbane QLD 4000
team@challengedv.org
07 2113 3061
ABN 19 102 422 202
Challenge DV respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water, and community. We pay respect to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
