Online Roundtable - Lets talk about DFSV, people with disability and community responses

About the Event

People with disability of all ages continue to experience violence, neglect, abuse, and exploitation. This was highlighted in 2025 with the release of the Disability Royal Commission and remains a significant issue across Queensland.

Domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV) disproportionately impacts people with disability. It also intersects with diverse identities, including First Nations people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people with disability, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

This event brings together speakers who have been working collaboratively to develop community-led solutions to address both interpersonal and institutional violence against people with disability. It is time to make our communities, homes, workplaces, and state-run institutions safer and more inclusive.

Speakers

MC: Sara Martins - Systems Advocate, Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion

Speakers:

• Matilda Alexander - CEO, QAI

• Auntie Paula Wootton -  Co-Chair, MOB4MOB (QLD)

• Josie Fullerton - Project Lead: Modified Service Delivery Pilot, Patricia Giles Centre for Non-Violence (WA)

• Victoria Reid - Practice and Operations Manager, WWILD Sexual Violence Prevention Assn. Inc. (QLD)

• Kristy Hill - Peer Worker, WWILD Sexual Violence Prevention Assn. Inc. (QLD)

• Sean Connelly - Individual Advocate, People with Disability Australia (Gympie, QLD)

• Emma Moore - Pathways Coordinator, QAI

Chat Moderator: Dr. Lenine Bourke - Systems Advocate, QAI

Topics

• The current context in Queensland, including both personal and institutional relationships

• Why disability advocates initiated a community project addressing DFSV, in response to rapidly increasing demand for support

• Community-led responses

• Key issues and emerging ideas that need to be addressed

• Building your knowledge of your rights and how to support others to live free from violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation

Who Should Attend

This roundtable is designed for:

• People with disability who have lived experience of domestic, family, or sexual violence and wish to share community solutions or ideas

• Community members who want to strengthen their understanding of how to support people with disability impacted by DFSV

• Workers in the DFSV sector, including shelters, frontline services, policy roles, community programs, nurses, and mental health professionals

• Disability advocates seeking to deepen their understanding of DFSV and community-based support options

• Support coordinators, service providers, family members, friends, teachers, government employees, and anyone committed to better supporting people with disability

Questions?

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