Hosted by:
Women’s Health Information and Referral Service CQ Inc (WHIRSCQ)
📅 Thursday, 7 May 2026
🕘 9.30 am – 1.30 pm
📍 Rockhampton Leagues Club
About the Session
In recognition of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month, this half-day information session brings together key local services to strengthen awareness, collaboration, and community responses to DFV in regional Queensland. The session will explore current trends, coercive control, culturally safe and trauma‑informed approaches, and practical pathways to support, with a focus on prevention through education, connection, and early intervention.
Objectives:
- Increase understanding of DFV in regional Queensland
- Highlight culturally safe and trauma-informed approaches
- Strengthen collaboration across local services
- Support recognition of early warning signs and pathways to help
- Promote prevention through education, connection, and early intervention
Guest Presenters
- Queensland Police Service (Capricornia District)
- CatholicCare CQ
- Helem Yumba CQ Healing Centre
- Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
Who Should Attend
Community members, service providers, practitioners, and anyone interested in strengthening local responses to domestic and family violence.
☕ Morning tea and 🥗 light lunch provided.
RSVP:
(07) 4922 6585 or reception@whccq.org.au
RSVP by: Thursday, 30th April, 2026
