The Bligh Government has funded Anglican Family Care’s Kinections program more than $230,000 over three years to counsel victims and perpetrators of domestic and family violence.
Minister Struthers said the funds would provide counselling and support to women experiencing domestic violence. Men who have perpetrated domestic violence will also receive help from the service.
“Kinections offers abused women free one-to-one counselling and a specially designed group program from their Woolloongabba office,” Ms Struthers said.
“The group program educates women about personal safety, understanding the patterns of abuse, healing from abuse, increasing self esteem and ways to avoid abuse in future relationships.
“Kinections also offers support to men who have perpetrated domestic violence. This helps perpetrators end the cycle of abuse in their relationships.
“The men’s program is delivered at Kinections’ Woolloongabba and Wynnum offices. It helps men to recognise the impact of their abusive actions.
“Participants are encouraged to change their behaviour and learn different communication, stress and anger management techniques.”
Minister Struthers said that domestic and family violence was being taken seriously by the Bligh Government as part of its Toward Q2 vision to create safe and fairer Queensland communities.
“That’s why in addition to funding domestic violence support services across Queensland, the Government is supporting Family Violence Prevention Month which runs from 1 to 31 May.
“This is about sending a clear message that violence in the home is unacceptable and it should not be tolerated for any reason.”
“Violence of any kind in our community needs to be stopped. The Rudd Government’s $26 million public information campaign to change attitudes and behaviours that contribute to violence in our community will be an important step achieving this aim.”
Minister Struthers urged anyone who is experiencing domestic or family violence to seek assistance.
“Women can phone the DV connect helpline 24 hours a day on 1800 811 811. Men requiring assistance can phone the DV connect Mensline on 1800 600 636,” she said.
Media Contact: Nadine Eckert (Minister’s office) direct 3237 0993
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