Guest Speakers:
Michelle Royes from DV Connect said that the Women’s Line was their first project and the Men’s Line commenced in 2002. During 2023, 80,000 calls were made to the Women’s Line.
In the last year, 8000 women and 29 men were placed into shelters. Domestic Violence shelters are usually at capacity and DV Connect are now using Motels.
With the current housing crisis, there has been an increase in the number of DV problems.
DV Connect is working with the DV perpetuators and have a 6-week virtual program available. Michelle commended Rotary for the assistance they have shown.
Carolyn Young (Rotary Club of Toowong)
2019: Western District Cluster Clubs Domestic Abuse Committee
2019-2020: Members explored the field of DV Charities and services
2020-2021: District Grant and Club money of $24,000 for telephone system upgrade for DV Connect.
2022: Rotary Clubs giving directly to the victims of DV and not through another charity or organisation. RC of Kenmore is partnered with Ipswich Shelter. $78,500.00 has been provided for DV from all Clubs from District Applications matched by Club contributions.
Cathy Johns (WCSSI)
Cathy expressed her thanks for the support the shelter has received from Rotary. The playground update will have the next phase oof renewal in January 2025. It is hoped that within 18 months another housing complex with Commission Housing funding will be built in Booval. A Social Enterprise project will be undertaken under the building. This will be in the form of a Hairdressers or a Coffee Shop. Cathy expressed her hope for Rotary to become involved in this project.
President Dave thanked all the speakers for their presentations.
Mary Kearney advised that the Australia Day Grant of $10,000 has been approved
John and Anne with Ricky and Michael
Martin chatting to Michelle Royes (DV Connect)
David with Andrea
Jennifer and Roger
Michelle, Dave, Cathy and Carolyn
New member June with Dave
The Board has agreed that the Trailer used for collection of cans and bottles is no longer required as all pick ups are completed by our contractor (Community Co Recycling) to COEX.
June Riley
Jason Pole
