Queensland Police Service (QPS) officers, partner agencies, and community members have been recognised at the 2025 QPS Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Awards in Brisbane on Tuesday 25 November.
The awards identify and acknowledge the many achievements of those who have assisted in the prevention of domestic and family violence in Queensland.
Sergeant Lisa Hillary was presented the Commissioner's Outstanding Award as well as the Domestic and Family Violence Coordinator Award for her work across the state, including the Mt Isa, Logan, and Ipswich Districts.
Assistant Commissioner Katherine Innes said the award recipients have shown extraordinary care, courage, and commitment in supporting victim-survivors and leading change from within and beyond the service.
"Every recipient embodies what it means to care, stand up, and speak out to help end domestic and family violence in our communities," Assistant Commissioner Innes said.
"Every act of support, every conversation, and every moment of compassion helps make a difference and create safer homes for all Queenslanders."
Domestic and family violence is a complex issue, requiring specialised and tailored responses that adopt a victim-centric, trauma-informed approach.
Sergeant Hillary consistently demonstrates a level of commitment that far exceeds the expectations of her role, with an unwavering dedication to ensuring victims of domestic and family violence receive exceptional care, protection, and support.
"Together with our communities we remain committed to learning, improving, and strengthening our collective approach to preventing domestic and family violence and supporting victim-survivors," Assistant Commissioner Innes said.
See the full list of award winners and highly commended from the 2025 Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Awards below:
Commissioner's Outstanding Award
- Winner - Sergeant Lisa Hillary, Ipswich DFV&VPU
Domestic and Family Violence Coordinator Award
- Winner - Sergeant Lisa Hillary, Ipswich DFV&VPU
- Highly Commended - Sergeant Hannah Buckenham, Capricornia DVFC
- Highly Commended - Acting Sergeant Tiama Brewster, Mt Isa DFV&VPU
- Highly Commended - Sergeant Jacqueline Richmond, Mt Isa DFV&VPU
Domestic and Family Violence Liaison Officer Award
- Winner - Senior Constable Janet Stuart, Moreton DFV&VPU
- Highly Commended - Senior Constable Prue Appleby, St George Station
Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Practitioner Award
- Winner - Acting Senior Sergeant Shannon Fox, Caboolture Police Prosecutions
- Highly Commended - Acting Sergeant Anna McMillan, Mt Isa DFV&VPU
- Highly Commended - Detective Senior Constable Benjamin Puia, Logan DFV&VPU
Police Service Award
- Winner - Senior Police Liaison Officer Amanjot Sharma, North Brisbane District Cultural Unit
- Winner - Mount Isa District High Risk Team, Mount Isa District Domestic Family Violence & Protection Unit
- Highly Commended - Moreton District Serious Crime Investigations Team
Partnership Award
- Winner - Bundaberg Domestic Family Violence Free Community Working Group
- Highly Commended - Domestic Family Violence & Vulnerable Persons Command and Domestic Violence Connect
- Highly Commended - 54 Reasons Mt Isa and Mt Isa District Domestic Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons Unit
Community Service Award
- Winner - Farrah Linden, Mornington Island Women's Shelter
- Winner - GBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation Brisbane
- Highly Commended - Cooktown District Community Centre.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police.
Support and counselling is available from the following agencies:
- DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811
- DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636
- 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
- 13YARN: 13 92 76
More information is also available from the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence portal.
