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.
Independent Board Directors
ADRIAN GEARY
Chairman &
Community Engagement
HENRIETTA MARRIE
Funding & Renewal
CHRISTINE THOMAS
Service Delivery
Regional Board Directors
ELIZABETH COOK-BLACK
Far North Queensland
ROSE MALONE
Central Queensland
Specialist Board Members
STEVEN BECKER
Financial Compliance
JUSTIN WELFARE
Deputy Chair
Strategic and Priority Operations
MARLENE LONGBOTTOM
DFV Data & Research
GAVIN POWER
South East Queensland
Ex-Officio Secretary
WYNETTA DEWIS
Chief Executive Officer
VACANT POSITIONS
Member Board Directors (Regional)
Western Queensland
Specialist Director (Independent)
Legal Specialist
Comms and Marketing
Building and Assets
IMPORTANT DATES
Q2 BDM Wednesday, 12 February 2025 – Mount Isa;
Q3 BDM Wednesday, 14 May 2025 – TBA;
Q4 BDM Thursday, 14 August 2025 – TBA;
AGM and Q1 BDM Wed, 12 November 2025 – 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)
