Domestic Violence Emergency Appeal

By: Dvconnect - Domestic and Family Violence Service QLD

What is this appeal for?

Dvconnect is a 24hr help line servicing all of Queensland for women, men, children and their pets if necessary who are affected by domestic or family violence. The service takes around 2,700 calls a month from women and on average rescues about 354 of them with approximately 367 children and moves them to safe locations all across the state, and sometimes even interstate. About 6 of these families each month also require their pets moved to safe location in order to avoid retribution. Planes, trains, boats and/or cars, whatever is necessary, dvconnect finds a way.

While women are usually the victims, this is not always the case. dvconnect provides an important help line for men - trained counselors provide guidance on how to avoid using violence in relationships. If needed, dvconnect can also offer help for men going through court proceedings in relation to domestic and family violence matters.

Whether you are a long time supporter, or a first time donor, we thank you for your generosity. Together we will make a difference.

Key areas of expenditure for funds donated:

Evacuations of women and children from a critical incident to safety during the night.
Emergency accommodation in a secure location
Crisis counselling and support from professional counsellors 24hrs a day
Emergency food and toiletries for families who are forced to leave their homes in crisis
The costs of caring for pets for families in refuges
training and awareness about dvconnect's service in Queensland

Is this appeal tax deductible? Yes

Will I receive a receipt for my donation? Yes, automatically sent to you by email when approved.

There are many ways to donate - select your donation method below

Donate Online

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Donate by Mail

Download a printable donation form to send through the post to:
PO Box 10575
Adelaide street
BRISBANE QLD 4000

Leave a Bequest

Leave a Bequest to Dvconnect - Domestic and Family Violence Service QLD in your will. Click here for further information.

Contact details for this appeal:
Mr Ian Clark
Marketing & Development Officer
Telephone: 07 3008 8294
Email: ian@dvconnect.org
Website: www.dvconnect.org

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