Challenge DV

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Challenge DV is a leading domestic violence prevention registered charity, partnering with workplaces, businesses, schools and community organisations to empower safer, more inclusive environments for all.

The question for HR and workplace leaders is no longer whether DFV impacts the workplace. It does. The real question is:...
20/08/2026

The question for HR and workplace leaders is no longer whether DFV impacts the workplace. It does. The real question is: are you prepared to respond?

While domestic and family violence may occur outside the workplace, its impacts don’t stop when someone starts their workday.

1 in 5 Australian women who have experienced domestic and family violence say it has continued at work*.

The impacts can also show up in attendance, concentration, confidence, wellbeing, safety and performance – affecting individuals, teams and workplace culture.

Workplaces have an important role to play in recognising risk, responding appropriately and connecting people with support.

Contact Challenge DV to find out how can work with your organisation to build capability, confidence, and safer work culture:
📧 [email protected]
📞 07 2113 3061
🌏 challengedv.org

Read more in our latest blog article – Why DFV is an HR issue. Link in bio.

*Source: Public Service Commission, 2017.

A huge thank you to Youi for sponsoring Darkness to Daylight again in 2026!Youi’s focus on safety and making a positive ...
19/08/2026

A huge thank you to Youi for sponsoring Darkness to Daylight again in 2026!
Youi’s focus on safety and making a positive contribution to the communities where they live and work aligns strongly with Challenge DV’s mission to end domestic and family violence.

It was awesome to have Team Youi back for , and this year, Youi brought some extra sparkle with on-course entertainment for our early-morning walkers and runners!

Thank you, Team Youi, for stepping up, bringing the good vibes and helping make every step count towards a safer future 💜

Challenge DV and the Consular Corps of Queensland brought together consular representatives, government, community organ...
18/08/2026

Challenge DV and the Consular Corps of Queensland brought together consular representatives, government, community organisations and specialist services for a special Domestic & Family Violence Awareness & Response Session, focused on strengthening support for multicultural communities.

It was an important opportunity to build connections, share knowledge and strengthen understanding of how we can respond safely to domestic and family violence, and connect people with appropriate support.

A special thank you to our Workplace Programs Manager, Juliana Mantilla, for bringing this session together and for her ongoing work building relationships with multicultural communities. Juliana's commitment to creating culturally responsive opportunities for education and collaboration is an important part of Challenge DV's prevention work.

Thank you also to:

⭐ Consular Corps of Queensland for your participation and commitment to supporting your communities.

⭐ Government representatives, specialist services and community organisations who shared their expertise and resources, including Micah Projects – Brisbane Domestic Violence Service (BDVS).

⭐ Our Foundation Sponsor, MinterEllison, for helping make the session possible by hosting and supporting us.

⭐ Brian Sullivan PhD for generously sharing his expertise and insights.

⭐ Pablo Lanata for capturing the morning so beautifully.

The strength of sessions like these comes from bringing together different perspectives, expertise and community connections.

We look forward to continuing these conversations and building stronger pathways for multicultural communities to access the information, support and safety that everyone deserves.

Contact us to find out more about how Challenge DV can work with your organisation:
📧 [email protected]
📞 07 2113 3061

A huge thank you to MinterEllison, Challenge DV Foundation Partner, for 25 years of partnership.MinterEllison has been p...
13/08/2026

A huge thank you to MinterEllison, Challenge DV Foundation Partner, for 25 years of partnership.
MinterEllison has been part of the Challenge DV story since the very beginning, with a deep commitment to community impact through partnerships and pro bono work.

Each year, Team MinterEllison brings incredible energy and dedication to Darkness to Daylight, and was no exception. This year, the team raised $6,760, which was matched by MinterEllison for a total of $13,520! This generous donation will fund Challenge DV’s work to prevent domestic and family violence.

We are incredibly proud and grateful to work alongside MinterEllison, and to have their people and their passion as such an important part of our journey.

Thank you, Team MinterEllison, for 25 years of making a difference with us.

One of the most profound impacts of Darkness to Daylight is seeing young people come together to lead change.By particip...
06/08/2026

One of the most profound impacts of Darkness to Daylight is seeing young people come together to lead change.

By participating, students don’t just fundraise, they start important conversations about respectful relationships, learn how to recognise the signs of domestic and family violence, and discover how they can play a role in early intervention and prevention.

We are incredibly proud to partner with St Teresa's Catholic College and honoured to have them participate in Darkness to Daylight each year.

This year, the St Teresa’s community raised an incredible $13311.77 to support domestic and family violence prevention and awareness programs.

Here are just a few of our favourite memories from St Teresa’s journey for D2D2026.

Thank you to the amazing students, teacher, staff and parents who made such a meaningful contribution. We can’t wait to reconnect with the St Teresa’s community again in September and continue working together to create lasting change in your school and beyond.

Homelessness and domestic and family violence are deeply connected.This Homelessness Week (3-9 August), we’re highlighti...
04/08/2026

Homelessness and domestic and family violence are deeply connected.
This Homelessness Week (3-9 August), we’re highlighting the impact that domestic and family violence can have on a person’s ability to remain safely housed.

Domestic and family violence is a leading driver of homelessness in Australia, and the main reason women and children leave their homes.

In 2024–25, around 117,000 people who accessed specialist homelessness services (SHS) had experienced domestic and family violence, representing 40% of all SHS clients.

Of those clients:
🟣 9 in 10 were women and children
🟣 Almost 3 in 10 were First Nations people
🟣 1 in 6 spoke a language other than English at home
🟣 1 in 12 were living with disability

These figures highlight the complex and often intersecting factors that can shape a person's experience of violence, housing insecurity and homelessness.

Everyone deserves a safe place to call home.
Preventing domestic and family violence includes creating the conditions where people can live safely, securely and with dignity.

This Homelessness Week, we acknowledge the specialist organisations, workers and communities supporting people experiencing homelessness and working to address the underlying causes.
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Sources: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), Specialist homelessness services annual report 2024–25; Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute .AUS, 2021.

A huge congratulations and thank you to Aiden, one of our top fundraisers for Darkness to Daylight 2026!Aiden’s incredib...
04/08/2026

A huge congratulations and thank you to Aiden, one of our top fundraisers for Darkness to Daylight 2026!

Aiden’s incredible fundraising efforts, dedication and commitment to building a safer community are making a huge impact. By stepping up to support Darkness to Daylight, Aiden is helping raise awareness and contribute to the prevention of domestic and family violence.

Thank you, Aiden, for everything you’ve done this year. We’re so grateful to have you as part of the Darkness to Daylight community!

A special thank you also to BIG W, our generous prize sponsor, for supporting our fundraisers and helping us celebrate some of the amazing people making a difference.

🌟 darknesstodaylight.org

We're proud to celebrate our Workplace Programs Manager, Juliana Mantilla, on the publication of her latest article in t...
03/08/2026

We're proud to celebrate our Workplace Programs Manager, Juliana Mantilla, on the publication of her latest article in the ECCQ - Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland's Community Connect Winter Edition.

In "Beyond Access: Why Availability Does Not Always Mean Safety for CALD Survivors", Juliana explores an important challenge: while Australia has made progress in responding to domestic and family violence, access to services alone does not always mean people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities can access safety, support and justice.

Drawing on her experience working alongside multicultural communities, Juliana highlights the importance of culturally responsive approaches that build trust, strengthen understanding and help ensure support is accessible to everyone who needs it.

We're honoured to see Juliana's expertise recognised alongside the many other incredible advocates, practitioners, researchers and community leaders contributing to this edition.

Congratulations, Juliana, and thank you ECCQ - Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland for creating a platform for these important conversations.

We encourage everyone working in prevention, community services, workplaces and beyond to have a read and share it with your networks: https://eccq.com.au/beyond-access-why-availability-does-not-always-mean-safety-for-cald-survivors

Today is your last chance to make a donation for Darkness to Daylight 2026.This year thousands of participants, supporte...
31/07/2026

Today is your last chance to make a donation for Darkness to Daylight 2026.

This year thousands of participants, supporters, schools, workplaces and community members came together in hope, healing and solidarity.

Whether you volunteered, walked 3km, took on the 10km run, completed the 110km challenge overnight or throughout May, raised awareness, donated, or supported someone participating, you played an important role in helping create change.

While the event may be over, the work continues.

Every dollar raised supports Challenge DV's prevention and education programs, helping individuals, schools, workplaces and communities build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to prevent domestic and family violence.

Let’s keep the conversation going, and together we can build a future free from violence.

🌟 Make a donation today: darknesstodaylight.org

Community connection and meaningful conversations are powerful tools to help prevent domestic and family violence.Challe...
30/07/2026

Community connection and meaningful conversations are powerful tools to help prevent domestic and family violence.

Challenge DV is honoured to partner with Consulate-General of Colombia in Sydney to deliver a Spanish language community education session focused on raising awareness of domestic and family violence.

This opportunity was made possible through our Workplace Programs Manager, Juliana Mantilla, whose strong connection with the Colombian community helped bring people together for an open, respectful and culturally responsive conversation. These trusted relationships are vital in ensuring education and support reaches Australia’s culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Thank you to the Consulate-General of Colombia in Sydney for your commitment to the wellbeing of the Colombian community and for creating a safe space for these important conversations.

At Challenge DV, we are proud to work alongside communities, organisations and leaders to deliver education that is inclusive, accessible and responsive to the diverse communities we serve.

Find out more about our work, and how Challenge DV can partner with your organisation to drive change: challengedv.org/programs-and-services

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Waterfront Place, 1 Eagle Street
Brisbane City, QLD
4000

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+61721133061

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