The DFV Moreton Assemblage 2025:"United for Change: A Community Assemblage to Reduce Domestic Violence"

Date: Monday 12th May 2025

Time: 8.45am – 1.45pm

Location: PCYC Deception Bay, 100 Maine Road, Deception Bay
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About:

DFV Prevention month aims to raise awareness of domestic and family violence and for the community to come together and say no to violence.

Mercy Community’s Domestic Violence Systems Coordination team, QPS and Family Law Pathways Network- Greater Brisbane have partnered to facilitate the DFV Moreton Assemblage for Domestic Family Violence Prevention Month 2025.

The DFV Moreton Assemblage will bring together professionals, organisations, and community members to foster collaboration and improve responses to domestic violence. This event will address key challenges in inter-service coordination, explore strategies for enhancing resource accessibility, and highlight the critical role of education and awareness in prevention.

Keynote speakers will provide critical updates on domestic and family violence (DFV) law, policing responses, and legal protections. They will share insights on the impact of DFV in the community and offer practical strategies to strengthen support networks and drive meaningful change.

This event presents a vital opportunity for stakeholders to connect, share expertise, and collaborate towards building a safer and more supportive community

DFV Prevention month aims to raise awareness of domestic and family violence and for the community to come together and say no to violence.

Mercy Community’s Domestic Violence Systems Coordination team, QPS and Family Law Pathways Network- Greater Brisbane have partnered to facilitate the 2025 DFV Moreton Assemblage for the Domestic Family Violence Prevention Month 2025.

The DFV Moreton Assemblage will bring together professionals, organisations, and community members to foster collaboration and improve responses to domestic violence. This event will address key challenges in inter-service coordination, explore strategies for enhancing resource accessibility, and highlight the critical role of education and awareness in prevention.

Key topics will cover trauma-informed care for service providers, recognising signs of domestic violence, risk assessment, and the latest DFV legislation and its practical application. Expert speakers will provide valuable insights into the impact of domestic violence within the community and offer practical tools to strengthen support networks and drive meaningful change. This event presents a vital opportunity for stakeholders to connect, share expertise, and collaborate towards building a safer and more supportive community

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Keynote Speakers:

Queensland Police – Acting Sergeant Keith Morris (Moreton District DFV & VPU, Moreton District Police Referral Coordinator)

Women’s Legal Service QLD - Senior Solicitor, Beth Kroon

Magistrate Courts, Brisbane - Her Honour Janelle Brassington

Department of the Premier and Cabinet (Queensland) - Angie Spencer , Director, Domestic & Family Violence Prevention Council Secretariat

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Expo: Collaboration Across Services

The 2025 DFV Moreton Assemblage has invited over 40 services and organisations to provide information across a range of support areas, including crisis accommodation, financial assistance, counselling, legal rights, and protection orders.

2025 PROGRAM:

8.30am: Registrations open

9.00am: Introduction & Welcome to country

9.15am: Forward - Belinda Drew, Director-General Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety

9.30am: Senior Constable Keith Morris, Queensland Police Service

10.15am: Short break/networking

10.30am: Her Honour Janelle Brassington (Magistrate, Brisbane Magistrate Courts)

11.15am: Beth Kroon, Women's Legal Service QLD

12.00pm: Light lunch (provided by PCYC)

12.30pm: Angie Spencer , Director, Domestic & Family Violence Prevention Council Secretariat Department of the Premier and Cabinet (Queensland)

1.15pm: Thank you & close

1.45pm: Expo ends.