LGBTIQA+ Domestic Violence Awareness day
28 May
Held annually on May 28, LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day is the only day like it in the world.
What started in Australia, is now a global event with hundreds of government departments and organisations from 20 countries recognising the day, including England, France, Wales, the USA, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand and the Netherlands.
The right to live a life free from violence and abuse is a person’s most basic human right, but for many LGBTQ+ people, this is not a reality. Over 60% of LGBTQ+ people will experience domestic, family and intimate partner violence and abuse (DV) in their lifetime, yet victims remain largely invisible with incredibly low levels of reporting.
With your support, we can ensure that there are no invisible victims in the future and that everyone, no matter what their sexuality or gender identity, can feel #SeenAndBelieved and gain hope and courage.
2026
LGBTIQA+ Domestic Violence Awareness Session
Everyone deserves to live a full, safe life with access to any supports they might need. But evidence shows that LGBTIQA+ people experience violence at higher rates than the general population, and are less likely to report or seek help. We need to be able to recognise family and intimate partner violence when it occurs, and believe those who reach out for support.
Join us on LGBTIQA+ Domestic Violence Awareness Day for a session on why it matters, where to get help and how we can all work together to reduce stigma and keep the conversation going.
Thursday, 28 May, 5:30 - 7:00pm
at The Trench Room,
Ballarat Town Hall,
225 Sturt St, Ballarat
Accessible entrance via Bath Lane
Presented by Women's Health Grampians & the City of Ballarat