Domestic And Family Violence

Unfortunately, incidents of Domestic Violence continue to occur around the Burdekin. As a result, there have been a number of persons charged with contravening Domestic Violence orders and in some instances, further charged with criminal offences such as assault.

Domestic Violence has a substantial impact on those involved, particularly when children are involved and the community as a whole.

Domestic Violence destroys families and relationships and should not be accepted or tolerated in society.

Police have considerable powers for dealing with Domestic Violence including power of entry to investigate such matters and power of detention.

Don’t let crises situations build up or escalate (e.g. Domestic Violence or family or neighbourhood disputes, the pressures of life including financial matters) until someone is assaulted or hurt, property is damaged or destroyed or Police intervention is required.  

There is a way out for those suffering from Domestic Violence. We encourage those who find themselves in any of these distressing or similar situations to seek help from the below agencies who can offer excellent, confidential and on-going assistance:

There are a number of organisations that can provide assistance to various issues a person may have:

   • Parentline - 1300 30 1300 - is open between 8am and 10pm, 7 days a week. If you call outside of these hours, you will hear a recorded message;

   • Lifeline - 24hr help line -13 11 14 – provides Services and information for people experiencing a personal or community crisis;

   • Domestic Violence Help Line on 1800 737 732.

   • Dispute Resolution Centre Townsville – 1800 908 605

   • North Qld Domestic Violence Support, Townsville 4721 2888

   • MensLine Australia- 1300 78 99 78

   • Burdekin Community Association, Ayr – 4783 3744 – business hours only 9am – 4pm

   • Kids Help Line - 1800 551 800

   • National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline 1800 250 015

Police in Ayr regularly see this at first hand and I’m sure many of you reading this column will know of friends, family or perhaps yourself that have been victim or otherwise impacted by this scourge.  

The Queensland Government has provided a website that provides excellent information and advice on this matter and can be accessed at the following address: www.communities.qld.gov.au/communityservices/violence-prevention/trust-your-instinct/domestic-and-family-violence

Don't let your concern become regret. Trust your instinct – call:

   • DVConnect 1800 811 811

   • Womensline 1800 737 732

   • Mensline Australia 1300 78 99 78

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Snr Sgt Steve Barton

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OIC AYR

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