The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has expanded its Domestic and Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons Units (DFVVPU) to be available across all Police Districts, further demonstrating the organisation's commitment to building safer communities.
The DFVVPUs work to address high-risk domestic and family violence (DFV) incidents and offer ongoing support to those affected, including most importantly, keeping people and families safe.
The units also support operational police with advice and ongoing follow up with both parties.
As part of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, the QPS will continue to highlight its statewide efforts to educate, protect, and intervene in DFV matters, ensuring support is available for those who need it.
The expansion of QPS's DFVVPUs means more trained officers are working at local levels to provide specialist assistance, connect victim-survivors with support services, and intervene early to prevent repeat offending.
DFV is not just a police issue, it is a community issue impacting people and communities around the world.
In the last financial year, the QPS has responded to more than 175,000 DFV-related calls for service across the state, and from 1 July 2024 to 14 April 2025 there have been 56,267 breaches of domestic violence orders.
These numbers reflect the urgent need for collective action, to stop the cycle of abuse and create safer communities across Queensland.
QPS Assistant Commissioner Kath Innes, of the Domestic, Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons Command said preventing DFV requires a whole-of-community approach, where speaking up can save lives.
"Domestic and family violence thrives in silence," Assistant Commissioner Innes said.
"The most powerful thing we can do as a community is to speak up, whether that's checking in on someone we're worried about, offering support, or reporting concerns to police.
"Police play a critical role in responding to DFV, holding offenders to account, and protecting victim-survivors, but we cannot do this alone.
"Prevention starts with all of us – families, friends, neighbours, colleagues, and community leaders working together to say 'no more' to domestic and family violence.
"Together, we can break the cycle of violence and build safer, stronger communities for all."
Senior Constable Danielle Wright from the South West District DFVVPU said, building safer communities requires action from everyone.
"This is not just about responding to DFV when it happens, it's about preventing it before it starts," Senior Constable Wright said.
"We want Queenslanders to know that help is available, that there is a way forward, and that they are not alone.
"Police, government agencies, support services, and community groups all have a role to play, but so do friends, family members, and everyday Queenslanders.
"If you see something, say something – your support could make all the difference."
This May, the QPS encourages all Queenslanders to take part in DFV Prevention Month events, learn about the signs of DFV, and help break the stigma that prevents many people from seeking help.
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.
