About the Event

Domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV) disproportionately impacts people with disability as they continue to experience violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The findings of the Disability Royal Commission highlighted the scale of this issue, and it remains a critical concern across Queensland.

This in-person roundtable in Mount Isa is designed to create a safe space to talk about it. The roundtable will bring together local domestic and family violence workers, advocates, and other community workers.

What to expect

Open, facilitated discussions in a respectful, inclusive environment
Opportunities to share lived experience and community insight
Conversations focused on local challenges and solutions
Connection with others working towards safer, more inclusive communities.

Topics

The current context in Queensland, including both interpersonal and institutional violence
Local experiences and service gaps in Mount Isa and the surrounding areas
Emerging issues, ideas, and priorities for change
Strengthening knowledge of rights and how to support people with disability to live free from violence.

Who Should Attend

This roundtable is designed for:

People with disability who have lived experience of domestic, family, or sexual violence and want to share insights, ideas, or solutions
Community members who want to better understand how to support people with disability impacted by DFSV
Workers in the DFSV sector, including frontline services, shelters, health, and community programs
Disability advocates and organisations seeking to deepen their understanding of DFSV
Family members, carers, educators, government staff and others committed to change

Questions?

If you’re unsure whether this roundtable is right for you, please contact us at:
pathways@qai.org.au

Contact the host of Disability Advocacy and DFSV Community Roundtable - Mount Isa