Meet the DFV Prevention Council members

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

Ms Vanessa Fowler OAM (Co-Chair)
Mr Robert (Bob) Atkinson AO APM (Co-Chair)
Dr Faiza El-Higzi OAM
Mr Andrew Taukolo
Mrs Lynette (Lyn) Anderson
Ms Kay McGrath OAM
Ms Torita Blake PLY
Mr Kai Lowah
Ms Nikita Sellin
Mr Adair Donaldson
Mrs Jacque Lachmund
Mr Ben Bjarnesen BM

Where to get help

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

For help and advice:

access DFV information and support
find a local DFV support service
call a DFV helpline.

Contact the Prevention Council

Queries relating to the Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Council should be directed to the Secretariat by emailing dfvcouncil@premiers.qld.gov.au.

Stay in touch

Subscribe to the Prevention Council's newsletter.
Follow the DFV Prevention Queensland Facebook page.
Search the community calendar for DFV prevention events.

Last reviewed:10 November 2025

Last modified:10 November 2025

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