Meet the recipients of AMA Queensland Foundation domestic and family violence grants
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Domestic and family violence knows no boundaries, and often it is the most vulnerable families who face additional barriers to support. In light of this, AMA Queensland Foundation has worked with Brisbane South Primary Health Network (PHN) to provide additional funding support for domestic and family violence (DFV) organisations across Queensland.
Meet the nine recipient organisations of more than $154,000 in total grant funding for support in this sector, provided thanks to the generosity of our donors during our 2024 Charity Gala and Christmas Appeal. These recipient organisations were carefully chosen because of the important work they do for individuals facing geographical, cultural, social or language barriers to support. We would like to individually acknowledge the important work these organisations do supporting Queenslanders experiencing domestic and family violence through their programs and services. With grant funding. we hope this empowers more families to be able to break the cycle of domestic and family violence and access the help they need to ensure safety and wellbeing.
The Mount of Olives Foundation – Mount of Olives Foundation Program.
Grant funding will help The Mount of Olives Foundation take crucial DFV support services to communities in rural and remote Queensland, through their Hope on the Road program, purchasing and fitting out a signature vintage caravan ‘Dorris.'
"By meeting people where they are, both geographically and emotionally, we aim to ensure that no one faces crisis alone and that support is accessible, compassionate, and culturally appropriate.” Matthew R. Vale, Founder Mount of Olives Foundation.
Womens Centre FNQ - Safe & Together Training
Womens Centre FNQ has accessed the grant to help them increase their capacity to support through additional training under the Safe & Together model, designed to strengthen families by prioritising the safety and wellbeing of the non-offending parent and their children while holding perpetrators accountable.
"By investing in our staff, we are investing in the safety, dignity, and long-term well-being of the women and children we support." Nicole Dye, Womens Centre FNQ Manager.
WillowTree 37 Women's Support Centre - Wrap Around Support
WillowTree 37 Women’s Support Centre (WT37) assists vulnerable women in the Southern Downs region through the Home Sweet Home program, providing a safe space to connect with staff and access assistance for safety, housing, health and basic needs.
"While national and DVAC phone services offer vital support, regional and rural women often face additional barriers to accessing timely and personalised assistance.” Rosie Corney, WT37 Committee Member.
Sisters Inside - Digital Safety Awareness Project
An Indigenous-led community organisation, Sisters Inside advocates for the collective human rights of women and girls in prison and their families. The grant will support them to develop a digital safety awareness project.
“Equipping women to share life-saving information with each other isn’t just effective - it’s transformative. When knowledge is held and passed on by peers, it builds power, connection, and safety from the inside out,” Debbie Kilroy OAM, CEO Sisters Inside.
Multicultural Families Organisation - The SARA Program
Advocating for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities on the Gold Coast, Multicultural Families Organisation supports families experiencing domestic and family violence through the SARA Program (Support, Assessment, Referral, Advocacy). Grant funding will increase capacity for wraparound support to navigate judicial systems in Queensland.
“Frequently, our clients are required to simultaneously engage with Queensland Police Service, Domestic Violence Court and Family Law Court, immigration and visa services, family dispute services, counselling, medical professionals, employment services, all the while trying to keep themselves and their children safe.” Sebastian Chadwick, Director Multicultural Families Organisation.
Australian National Chinese Women's Federation - Awareness Education
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Based on the Gold Coast, Australian National Chinese Women's Federation (ANCWF) advocates for safer communities and seeks to build empowerment of women through improved education around domestic and family violence. With grant funding, ANCWF will provide multilingual programs to Chinese Australian individuals and families in Queensland who often face language barriers, cultural stigmas, and a lack of awareness about available support services when experiencing domestic violence
“By funding essential education, intervention, and support mechanisms, the program bridges critical service gaps, ensuring that individuals facing domestic violence receive the help they need in a language and cultural context they understand.” Lei (Wenbi) Hua, ANCWF President.
Queensland Positive People
Queensland Positive People (QPP) is a peer-led community-based organisation committed to improving the lives of Queenslanders living with HIV and helping to reduce new transmissions of HIV and other STI’s. QPP have received the small grant to assist them in completing comprehensive in-person domestic and family violence training across the organisation.
“This training will empower staff to better identify DFV risk indicators, facilitate access to critical services, and support clients in maintaining their health and safety.”
Yulu-Burri-Ba
Servicing South Brisbane and Stradbroke Island for more than forty years, Yulu-Burri-Ba Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health (Yulu-Burri-Ba) provides a primary health care service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members. The grant will support Yulu-Burri-Ba to deliver a program called The Shark Cage. The psychoeducational program offers a practical framework for prevention and addressing re-victimisation for girls and women.
Divine Ministries
Established in 2002, Divine Ministries, is a multicultural Christian church based in Richlands. The church provides a range of support programs for families from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Funds from the grant will support the Thrive HER Pilot Program, which directly supports CALD women across a 12-week period through mentorship and training with the skills and resources needed to achieve economic empowerment and social reintegration.