26/05/2026
On Friday, the Workplace Respect team attended the Premier’s DFV Prevention Breakfast.
We were proud to see our Co-Director Jacque Lachmund recognised through her role on the Queensland Government DFV Prevention Council, advocating for prevention, cultural change and safer communities.
It was encouraging to hear ongoing funding commitments announced towards domestic and family violence prevention and response — particularly recognising the importance of community, workplace and cultural change.
But the statistics remain devastating.
Not even halfway through the year:
29 women and 11 children have lost their lives due to DFV in Australia.
More than one woman every week.
These numbers must continue to be a call to action for all of us.
The breakfast was a powerful opportunity to connect with others across the sector and reflect on the incredible work happening every day — but it also strengthened our determination to continue driving change through education, leadership and prevention-focused work.
There is still so much more to do.
