Applications for The Sharon Alcorn Bursary 2021 are now open! The Sharon Alcorn Bursary was set up to assist women who plan on studying or furthering their education. The bursary can help assist financially, for…
Applications now open for the Sharon Alcorn Bursary 2021
Rules regarding mask wearing at DVRS Mackay
Mask-wearing is mandatory in Queensland as of 5pm on Monday March 29, 2021. This means that all visitors to the Domestic Violence Resource Service must wear a mask. If you do not have a mask…
Act for Kids has this important message in DV Awareness Month
Act for Kids, the Australian charity whose purpose is to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect, has released an important video during Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. (more…)
An important update regarding changes to our services
UPDATE: WE HAVE RECOMMENCED OUR FACE-TO-FACE COUNSELLING. PLEASE HELP US BY ADHERING TO OUR NEW SOCIAL DISTANCING, HYGIENIC PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES. (more…)
A Christmas Message from DVRS Mackay
As another year comes to an end, the team at DVRS Mackay would like to wish you all a very relaxing holiday period. (more…)
A history of Reclaim the Night
Reclaim the Night is traditionally held on the last Friday in October, which is Sexual Violence Awareness Month. (more…)
What is sexual assault?
Sexual assault is any behaviour of a sexual nature that makes someone feel uncomfortable, frightened, intimidated or threatened. (more…)
Useful Links
Here are links to other women’s safety, domestic violence and sexual assault resources, services and organisations as well as referral services for men. (more…)
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month - Events
Each year in May we mark Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, with the aim of sending a clear message that we will not tolerate this type of violence in our community. (more…)
What is domestic violence?
Domestic and family violence is when an individual uses behaviour to control or maintain power over a person they are in a relationship with or are related to. (more…)