Domestic and Family Violence is an important issue for people with disability. QDN works with Governments around the needs for people with disability experiencing Domestic and Family Violence.
Submissions and consultations
People with disability are more likely to experience domestic and family violence and encounter additional barriers to accessing the support they need. QDN works to ensure the voices of people with disability experiencing domestic and family violence are heard.
In the past we have consulted with members to make submissions on:
- QDN Response - The Victims Commissioner and Sexual Violence Case Review Board Bill - 2024
- QDN Response - The Victims Commissioner and Sexual Violence Case Review Board Bill - Accessible Version - 2024
- QDN Submission - Response to Preliminary. Consultation: Implementing the Hear Her Voice reports - A disability perspective on coercive control consent legislation - 2022
- QDN Submission - Response to Preliminary. Consultation: Implementing the Hear Her Voice reports - A disability perspective on coercive control consent legislation - (Accessible Version) -2022
- QDN Submission to Taskforce on Coercive Control 2021
- QDN Submission to Next National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2021
QDN resources
QDN members have shared their perspectives in a series of four videos. These videos were developed by QDeNgage for WorkUP Queensland, with the aim of educating workers in the domestic and family violence sector on how to better support people with disability experiencing domestic and family violence.
Video 1: Prevent - Why does DFV happen more to women with disability?
Video 2: Recognise - What does DFV look like for women with disability?
Video 3: Respond – How do I respond?
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If you are affected by the themes of the Disability Royal Commission and would like some free and independent support, you can call the Blue Knot Foundation on 1800 421 468.
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