Domestic and family violence resources for health professionals
Queensland Health has created microlearning videos to help healthcare professionals better understand and respond to domestic and family violence (DFV). Topics covered in the videos include:
non-fatal strangulation
elder abuse
understanding the patient journey.
Visit the Queensland Health website to view the microlearning videos.
In-practice support for GPs caring for patients experiencing domestic and family violence, sexual violence or child sexual abuse
The Local Link service provides general practices across the Brisbane South PHN region with access to specialist domestic and family violence (DFV) workers to support with recognising, responding and referring patients impacted by DFV.
The Local Link Coordinators in your area are your general practice’s one-point-of-referral for patients impacted by DFV. They will undertake a risk assessment and connect your patients with the most appropriate supports for their needs.
Learn more about our Local Link service for general practices.
More resources for primary health professionals
Access resources for health care professionals and links to local services that work alongside general practice to support patients impacted by DFSV.
Find DFSV assessment and management advice on the Brisbane South HealthPathways DFV page.
Resources and support for your patients
For individuals affected by DFV, immediate support is available:
1800RESPECT: 1800RESPECT is a free counselling service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.
The Centre for Women & Co.: The Centre for Women & Co. is Brisbane South PHN’s commissioned provider for the Local Care Team Program. The Program provides trauma-informed care (including mental health care) to people who have experienced family, domestic and sexual violence. The Centre for Women & Co. provides free DFV support for all women and children who live or work in the Logan, Beenleigh and Redlands regions. The Centre accepts self-referrals and referrals from GPs for patients impacted by DFSV or child sexual abuse.