May is not too far away and a key month when police, government and non-government organisations engage with our local communities about raising awareness and attempting to stop, prevent and reduce domestic and family violence.
Over the recent Easter break between April 14 and April 17, police across Bundaberg Patrol Group have responded to over 30 calls for service in relation to Domestic and Family Violence incidents in the following areas:
- Apple Tree Creek
- Avenell Heights
- Avoca
- Avondale
- Bargara
- Bundaberg Central
- Bundaberg North
- Bundaberg South
- Bundaberg West
- Burnett Heads
- Childers
- Coral Cove
- Kalkie
- Kepnock
- Millbank
- Norville
- South Kolan
- Thabeban
- Tirroan
- Walkervale
If you or a family member are experiencing family violence, a life is being threatened or there’s an emergency please call police on Triple Zero (000).
For further assistance contact DVConnect Domestic Violence helplines:
DVConnect Womensline
1800 811 811
24 hours, 7 days a week
DVConnect Mensline
1800600636
9am-midnight 7 days a week
Women’s Legal Service
Regional 1800 677 278
Brisbane (07) 3392 0670
Kids Helpline
1800 551 800
For young people up to the age of 25 (freecall).
Child Safety after hours
1800 177 135
24 hours (for concerns about children).
If you need help, support or advice please visit here for local referral contacts.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.