CRDVS Annual Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month Breakfast 2025

📅 30 May 2025 | 📍 Cairns | 🎟️ $60pp or $55pp (table of 8)

This year we celebrate over 25 years of flagship events hosted by Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service!

Join us as we honour the herstory of our grassroots service, born from a local action group of committed professionals, now standing as an independent, thriving organisation employing nearly 40 dedicated staff members. Together, we will reflect on the journey, acknowledge those who paved the way, and look boldly to the future of domestic and family violence (DFV) prevention.

We are honoured to welcome Melissa Scaia as our keynote speaker – a global leader in gender-based violence response, co-founder of Pathways to Family Peace, and former executive director of the renowned Duluth Model (DAIP). Melissa will speak on coercive control and victim-survivor led practice, drawing from over two decades of advocacy, training, and international expertise, including her work with UN Women and leading voices in the DFV sector. For more information about Melissa visit her website here: http://www.domesticviolenceexpert.net/

Our CEO, Sandra Keogh will deliver a powerful call to action, challenging the myths that cloud the realities of DFV – confronting the dangerous narrative that positions calculated abuse as emotional dysregulation or poor mental health, and urging us to reclaim the truth in our collective advocacy.

Together, we’ll celebrate the tireless efforts of the women and men – past and present – who have given their time, hearts, and leadership to this cause. We’ll also honour the unwavering compassion and resilience of frontline workers who walk beside victim-survivors every day, and the communities who continue to raise awareness and push for change.

Don't miss this powerful morning of reflection, inspiration, and collective commitment to a safer future.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Claiming Your Complimentary Ticket

Just like last year, you've got a unique access code to snag your complimentary ticket. Here's how to claim it:​

1. Find Your Ticket Number: This number serves as your unique "access code."​

2. Head to the Ticketing Page: Enter your Ticket Number into the Access Code field.​

3. Grab Your Ticket: Your complimentary ticket option will pop up—just follow the prompts to complete your registration.​

💡 Tip: Each code is one-of-a-kind and can only be used once.​

Transferring Your Ticket

Can't make it to the event or received a ticket meant for someone else? No worries—you can transfer your ticket online:​

• If the ticket hasn't been claimed yet: Enter the Ticket Number in the access code field and complete the checkout process with the new attendee's details.​

• If the ticket has already been claimed: Use the "Manage Ticket" link in your confirmation email to update the attendee information.​

Dietary Requirements

We want everyone to enjoy the buffet breakfast! Here's what you need to know:

• Buffet Style: It's a self-serve buffet breakfast.​

• Special Options: Gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian choices will be available.​

• Severe Allergies: If you have anaphylaxis or a severe allergy, please let us know during checkout or drop us an email so we can inform the venue.​

• Last-Minute Changes: Keep in mind, we can't accommodate dietary changes made within 14 days of the event due to the venue's catering deadlines.​

Table Bookings

Planning to sit with your crew? Here's the scoop:

• Table Size: Each table seats up to 8 guests.​

• Group Discount: Discounted pricing is available when booking a full table of 8 in a single transaction.​

• Booking Separately? No problem! If you'd like to be seated together as a group of 8, just reach out to our Community Educator, Katy.​

Refund Policy

We understand that plans can change. Here's our refund policy:

• Up to 14 Days Before the Event: Full refunds are available.​

• Within 14 Days of the Event: Refunds aren't guaranteed due to venue commitments, but we'll do our best.​

• Our Discretion: CRDVS reserves the right to decline refund requests as needed.