New domestic violence support for Queensland
Queensland is taking its domestic violence support to the shopping centre with a new $7.8 million announcement from the state government.
Three new HOPE Hubs to support victim-survivors of domestic and family violence are opening next year.
On Monday, the Queensland state government announced it would open a new hub at Orion Springfield Central in early 2026, as part of a $7.8 million commitment over five years to establish three new HOPE Hubs across the state.
Another two in other locations would open later in 2026 and 2027.
Beyond DV, a community-based organisation, would operate the hubs and connect victim-survivors to wrap-around support, including trauma-informed programs and services, as well as social, health, housing, legal and financial supports.
Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Minister Amanda Camm said the hubs would be located in shopping centres to reach a broader range of people needing safe and confidential support.
The announced sites were expected to back other programs designed to protect victims of domestic and family violence including:
- The rollout of a GPS tracker pilot program on high-risk DFV in Caboolture and Townsville.
- The introduction of Police Protection Directions that will allow police to immediately protect victims of DFV for 12 months, from January 1, 2026.
- Fast tracking the Domestic and Family Violence peak body and the creation of a sexual violence peak.
- Commissioning a study by ANROWS into misidentification in a DFV setting.
“The three new hubs will replicate the success of the Hope Hub in Carindale, which has become a one-stop shop for recovery services,” Minister Camm said.
“Shopping centres provide a safe and discreet access point for victim-survivors, helping to reduce the stigma associated with seeking help.
“It’s a starting point for accessing a range of services, all aimed at helping women and children to get the support they need for recovery.
She said the hubs helped create communities where victim-survivors could feel safe, supported and empowered.
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Founder and Director of Beyond DV Carolyn Robinson said the HOPE Hub would continue their work in supporting victim-survivors of DFV.
“The HOPE Hub model is unique- providing a safe, highly accessible space where community members can be supported for DFV related matters, seven days a week, by dedicated, trained staff, ” she said.
“We have already seen, in the three years since our first HOPE Hub opened, how impactful this model has been in helping those who are seeking information, warm referrals to other services and long-term recovery support for domestic and family violence.”
While the Orion Springfield Centre Manger Elisabeth Rung said management welcomed supporting the hub to provide “a safe and inclusive space tackling critical issues such as domestic abuse and mental health, which sadly affect our Springfield community and many others nationally”.
