Meet the DFV Prevention Council members

Learn about the members of the Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Council (the Prevention Council).

This page will be updated with photos and information on new members in the coming weeks.

  • Ms Vanessa Fowler OAM (Co-Chair)
  • Mr Robert (Bob) Atkinson AO APM (Co-Chair)
  • Ms Vicki Blackburn
  • Mr David Egan
  • Dr Faiza El-Higzi OAM
  • Mrs Elise Feltham
  • Mr Dave Kramer
  • Mrs Jacque Lachmund
  • Ms Kay McGrath
  • Mrs Shayne Probert
  • Mr Marco Renai
  • Ms Annie Stonehouse
  • Mrs Leonie Taylor
  • Mr Matthew Vels.

Where to get help

If you are in immediate danger, phone the police on Triple Zero (000).

If you are impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence:

If you use—or have the potential to use—harmful behaviours, help is available.

Contact the Prevention Council

Please direct Prevention Council queries to its Secretariat by emailing dfvcouncil@premiers.qld.gov.au.

Stay in touch

Last reviewed:22 July 2026

Last modified:22 July 2026

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