DV LAWYER

14/10/2026

It was a privilege to be invited as a guest lecturer for Bond University’s Advanced Criminal Law cohort, speaking about coercive control, domestic and family violence homicide risk, and Queensland’s criminal law reforms.

What stood out most was the calibre of the students. Their curiosity, thoughtful questions and willingness to challenge assumptions took the discussion well beyond the lecture material.

These are confronting issues, but they are issues our future lawyers must be equipped to recognise and respond to.

Coercive control is rarely defined by one incident. It is the pattern of behaviour, the escalation of risk and the warning signs that can be missed when each incident is viewed in isolation.

Recognising those patterns early can make a critical difference to someone’s safety.

It was genuinely encouraging to see the next generation of legal practitioners engage with these realities with such insight, compassion and determination.

Thank you to Bond University for the invitation and for recognising the importance of domestic and family violence-informed legal education.

The law has an important role to play in protecting lives. So do the lawyers who understand how to use it.

10/10/2026

Behind every remarkable woman is a story worth celebrating.

A story of courage, determination, hard work, sacrifice and the people who believed in her along the way.

At DV LAWYER, we know how powerful it can be for a woman to feel heard, to have choices and to know her value.

That’s why we are incredibly proud to sponsor the Gold Coast Women of the Year Awards 2026.

These awards are about more than recognising achievements. They are about celebrating how far women have come, what it took to get here — and standing with them as they discover just how far they can go.

Now it’s our community’s turn to show its support. 💜

People’s Choice voting is open, and we encourage you to get behind the extraordinary women making a difference across the Gold Coast.

Take a moment to read their stories, celebrate their achievements and cast your vote.

To every woman being recognised: We see you. We celebrate you. We believe in you.

And DV LAWYER is proud to be in your corner.

CAST YOUR VOTE HERE FOR Women of the Year People’s Choice:

https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/gold-coast/finalists-announced-for-the-2026-gold-coast-bulletin-women-of-the-year-awards/news-story/fd52dfda5b9c765ef195d8528fef872e

01/07/2026

The Gold Coast is grieving again.

In the last week, our community has faced multiple domestic violence tragedies, including devastating DV-related arson at Hope Island and the murder of Mallorie Roberts.

Another family shattered.

Another community left asking how many more.

These recent DV deaths on the Gold Coast are not isolated tragedies, they are part of a pattern that continues to escalate across Queensland and Australia.

Behind every headline is a victim who deserved safety, a future, and a system that intervened early enough to save her.

As a community, and as a sector, we must confront the uncomfortable truth: we are not seeing the change we need. The Gold Coast, a region with some of the highest rates of DFV in Queensland, is again carrying the weight of preventable loss.

To the families affected, our hearts are with you.

To the community, your voice matters.

To policymakers, the urgency could not be clearer.

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to the women who hold families together, often in circumstances the world will never fully see.

Today we honour the strength, the sacrifice, and the quiet resilience of mothers everywhere, especially those rebuilding safety, stability and hope after violence.

To every mother showing up, protecting, healing and leading with love … you are extraordinary!

Today is for you 💜

09/05/2026

💜 Be Part of Something Truly Meaningful 💜

On 23 May 2026, Hearts of Purple invites you to a very special Long Lunch in support of Operation Family Protect in raising awareness, supporting victim-survivors, and helping save lives impacted by domestic and family violence.

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💜 A powerful afternoon of community, connection, and purpose

Every ticket helps support the vital work being done in building homes for survivors to escape to, protecting and empowering those affected by domestic violence.

Together, we can stand against violence, raise awareness, and create real change.

Gather your friends, secure your table, and join us for an unforgettable afternoon supporting an incredible cause.

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Some events feed your stomach. This one feeds your soul. 💜

✨ Come join us on May 23rd, 2026 ✨

Hearts of Purple Long Lunch
Supporting Operation Family Protect 💜

Indulge in a beautiful 3-course lunch with a 4-hour drink package, while enjoying the incredible sounds of S*x and Chocolate 🎶

This is more than just a lunch — it’s a chance to come together, raise awareness, and help us continue saving lives and supporting those affected by domestic violence.

Secure your spot and be part of something truly meaningful 💜

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06/05/2026

Domestic Violence Remembrance Day

Today, we hold space for the lives stolen by domestic and family violence.

Not just the stories we can name, but the ones that never reached the public record.

We remember the people whose deaths were:

🙇‍♀️Visible
🙇‍♀️Silenced
🙇‍♀️Misclassified
🙇‍♀️Forgotten

We remember those who died instantly, and those who died slowly from strangulation injuries, untreated trauma, brain damage, or years of cumulative harm.

We remember those whose deaths were called “accidents”.

Those who vanished without answers.

Those who could not survive the violence any longer.

The truth is far greater and far more devastating than the phrase “one death a week” will ever capture.

Today is not just remembrance.

It is a call to conscience.

A call to action.

A call to truth.

Together, we must

22/04/2026

A very well deserved shout out:
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS9RyJ8Ls/

Every now and then, we see a moment online that cuts through the noise, a perpetrator demonstrating real, grounded remorse for the harm they’ve caused.

Not excuses. Not minimisation. Not performative apologies.

Actual accountability.

For victim‑survivors, remorse is not about words. It’s about a perpetrator recognising the pattern of their behaviour, naming the impact, and committing to change in a way that is consistent, transparent, and verifiable.

When someone steps up and owns their actions, it matters. It shows what is possible when responsibility replaces denial, when insight replaces defensiveness, and when accountability becomes the starting point, not the end point.

At DV LAWYER, we advocate fiercely for victim‑survivors, and we also recognise the importance of genuine behavioural change. Remorse alone is never enough, but it is a critical first step in breaking the cycle of coercive control and violence.

To those doing the real work, not the performative kind, your accountability contributes to safer futures for everyone.

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