Our History
Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service (QIFVLS) Aboriginal Corporation was established in 2009
when four (4) organisations became one through a “regionalisation” directive from what was our then funder, the
Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department (AGD). In addition to that, a further Brisbane LGA service was
incorporated into our structure in 2014.
We were formed after recognising a gap in access to legal and well-being support services for Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander victims and survivors of domestic violence, family violence and sexual assault. Without the work we do,
victims are either not seeking help, are not represented, or cannot access the level of intensive and culturally appropriate
assistance needed.
Our History
Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service (QIFVLS) Aboriginal Corporation was established in 2009 when four (4) organisations became one through a “regionalisation” directive from what was our then funder, the Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department (AGD). In addition to that, a further Brisbane LGA service was incorporated into our structure in 2014.
We were formed after recognising a gap in access to legal and well-being support services for Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander victims and survivors of domestic violence, family violence and sexual assault. Without the work we do,
victims are either not seeking help, are not represented, or cannot access the level of intensive and culturally appropriate assistance needed.
Who We Are
We are the leading Queensland based Aboriginal-controlled organisation that provides family and well-being support and legal services. We provide holistic support to our clients and communities that have been affected by domestic and family violence.
We support Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander people and communities to live free from harm, to realise their potential and empower them to be self-determined.
Our Mission
To address domestic and family violence and sexual assault of women,
children and men by providing free legal and well-being support
services through casework and more broadly through community
education, reform and advocacy. Ensuring services are reflective of the
cultural values of each community.
Our Vision
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities in Queensland are supported to live free from family violence and/ or sexual assault.
Accreditation
Our Board
The Board is comprised of Regional, Independent and Specialist Directors that the Chief Executive Officer supports. Our Board
currently consists of Member Directors (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander) and Non-Member Specialist Directors (non-
Aboriginal and/or non-Torres Strait Islander).
If you are interested in joining our Board, please click here or email ea-ceo@qifvls.com.au for more information on the application process.
ADRIAN GEARY
Chairman &
Community Engagement
(Independent)
HENRIETTA MARRIE
Funding & Renewal
(Independent)
MARLENE LONGBOTTOM
Specialist – DFV Data & Research
Far North Queensland
(Regional)
STEVEN BECKER
Specialist – Financial
(Independent)
GAVIN POWER
South East Queensland
(Regional)
JUSTIN WELFARE
Deputy Chair
Corporate & People
(Independent)
ROSE MALONE
Central Queensland
(Regional)
ELIZABETH COOK-BLACK
Far North Queensland
(Regional)
WYNETTA DEWIS
Ex-Officio Secretary
(Chief Executive Officer)
VACANT POSITIONS
Member Board Directors (Regional)
North Queensland and Gulf & Western Queensland
Member Board Director (Independent)
Engagement Director, Partnership and Advocacy
Specialist Director (Independent)
Legal Specialist
IMPORTANT DATES
Q4 BDM Thu, 15 August 2024 – Brisbane;
AGM and Q1 BDM Wed, 13 November 2024 – Cairns
Our Partners
Proudly supported by the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)
Proudly supported by the Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG)
Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service is a proud member of the Coalition of Peaks (CoP)
Our Memorandum's of Understanding (MOU)
Bidgerdii Community Health Service
Gidgee Healing
Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services
Mamu Health Service Limited
Mulungu Aboriginal Corporation Primary Health Care Service
Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP)
Townsville Aboriginal & Islander Health Service (TAIHS)
