The Survivor Service

27/07/2026

Hearing a Domestic Violence disclosure can feel overwhelming at first. You might feel like you don’t know what to say, think or do but it doesn’t need to be like that.

Responding to a disclosure will never be easy or simple but if you remember the following ABCs it might just help you in the future.

A: Ask to be alone
B: Believe the disclosure
C: Call in the specialists (with consent)

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21/07/2026

Are you a person with disability? Have you experienced domestic or family violence?
Your voice can help make things better for others.

Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN), DVConnect and Ethiclo have partnered to undertake a co-design project with people with disability, impacted by domestic and family violence, along with people who work in the disability and/or domestic and family violence sectors.

Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN), DVConnect and Ethiclo are inviting people to help co-design a new tool. This tool will help us understand what is needed to better support people with disability who have experienced domestic or family violence.

✅ You can take part if you:
- Are 18 years or older
- Live in Queensland
- Identify as a person with disability
- Have lived experience of domestic or family violence

🗣️ Two ways to take part — you choose what suits you:
1. A private one on one chat (about 45 mins), in person or online OR
2. A small group discussion (about 2 hours)

💲 This is a paid opportunity. Taking part is your choice and is confidential. You can stop at any time.

🌏 Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN), DVConnect and Ethiclo welcome people from all backgrounds, including First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTIQA+, and rural or remote communities.

👉 Want to know more or register your interest?If you would like to take part, register your interest via this link: https://ethicol.snapforms.com.au/form/ddcat-register-your-interest-lived-experience

📧 Questions? Email Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN), DVConnect and Ethiclo at [email protected]

This project has ethics approval (Iris Ethics HREC S00173).

03/07/2026

Make a donation that counts.

Your support, whether it’s $5 or $50, helps us show up for people impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence.

All donations are DGR tax-deductible, and every contribution directly supports this work in our community.

https://www.thesurvivorservice.com.au/donate-to-the-survivor-service

Together, we can help create safer lives, free from violence.

23/06/2026

🚨NATIONAL PHONE ALERT🚨

DATE: 27 JULY 2026
TIME: 2:00pm (AEST)

If you have a safe phone that you need to keep safe consider some of the tips on slide 3.

If in doubt, reach out! 🧡

*check http://www.ausalert.gov.au for more information*

19/06/2026

A MASSIVE thank you to the brilliant young men in our community.

The students at Ignatius Park College raised a total of $1420.73 for The Survivor Service. They took a collective stand and said ‘no with a bow’ to Domestic and Family Violence.

Your kindness and generosity has already made an impact on victims and survivors in our community.

Thank you!

17/06/2026

Footy is about fun not fear🏉

During major sporting events, like State of Origin, domestic violence tends to increase by approximately 40%.

It doesn’t have to be this way, everyone has a right to feel safe on game night.

The Survivor Service’s operating hours are 9:00am - 3:00pm, if you need support this evening see slide 2 & 3 for some helpful contacts. If it’s an emergency always call 000.

13/06/2026

What a great day!

The Survivor Service was proud to support Broken to Brilliant TM in bringing the Financial Superwoman Workshop to Townsville.

It was wonderful to see women come together to learn, connect and have meaningful conversations about financial wellbeing, confidence and independence. Events like this are so important, particularly for victim-survivors, as financial security can play a significant role in recovery, choice and future opportunities.

A huge thank you to the team at Broken to Brilliant, the expert volunteers who generously shared their knowledge, and every woman who attended and contributed to the day. Your willingness to learn, connect and invest in yourselves made the event what it was.

Regional communities deserve access to these opportunities, and we are grateful to have been part of bringing this important workshop to North Queensland.

Here's to continuing conversations about financial empowerment and supporting women to thrive.

Townsville. What a day. 💚

On the river, with a room full of powerhouse women, the Financial Superwomen™ Townsville event was exactly what it needed to be: real, practical, honest and empowering.

This collaboration brought together Brisbane Financial Superwomen and local Townsville experts, all working toward one shared purpose: giving women access to knowledge, support, confidence, and practical financial tools to help them be financially secure and stable.

Because financial empowerment is not just about money. It is about choice. It is about safety. It is about confidence. It is about independence. It is about knowing there is a way forward, even when life has knocked you sideways.

The conversations in that room mattered. The connections mattered. The local knowledge mattered. The lived experience mattered. The professional guidance mattered.

This is what happens when women back women with real support, real education and real action.

A heartfelt thank you to every organisation and individual who made this day possible:

Commonwealth Bank | CommunityGro | Cinch Business Solutions | Harcourts | Loan Market Edge | NQ Business Advisors | Numbers By Design | The Survivor Service | Dawson Family Law | NQWLS | Tact Counselling | DVNQ

And to every woman who showed up, shared, listened and supported, thank you. You are the reason this room was what it was.

Brave. Resilient. Brilliant.

What a day. What a room. What a reminder of what is possible when women come together with purpose. 💚

💛 This programme is proudly supported by the Queensland Government Empowering Women Grants.
www.dwatsipm.qld.gov.au/about/news-media/news/empowering-queensland-womens-grants-making-difference
Financial Superwomen The Survivor Service

08/06/2026

05/06/2026

We're excited to welcome Broken to Brilliant and the Financial Superwomen team to Townsville for their upcoming Financial Superwomen Workshop on Thursday 11 June. 💜

The Financial Superwomen Workshop brings together a range of professional backgrounds to share knowledge on topics including banking, finance, debt, family law, business, employment, housing and financial planning in a supportive and personalised environment.

This free workshop is designed for women who have experienced domestic and family violence and are looking to strengthen their financial knowledge and confidence.

To register, head to financialsuperwomen.net.au

04/06/2026

This World Environment Day, turn your recycling into real impact.

By donating your eligible bottles and cans through Containers for Change, you can directly support the work of The Survivor Service. Every container returned helps us continue showing up for people impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence.

It’s simple - collect, return, and use our number C11627656 to donate your refund. Small actions add up to meaningful change for both the planet and people.