Children in domestic and family violence

A person under 18 years of age can be named on a Domestic Violence Order as either a respondent (person who uses domestic and family violence) or an aggrieved party (person who is affected by domestic or family violence), if they are in an intimate personal, spousal or informal care relationship.

This is providing the informal care relationship is not between parent and child.

A parent and a child, under 18 years of age, are not considered to be in a domestic relationship for the purposes of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 1989, legislation.

If a child is named on an interstate order, as either an aggrieved or a respondent party, and the order is registered in Queensland, it is considered to be a valid order and can be enforced in Queensland.

Children who experience domestic violence as a third party to a relationship, for example between their parent or guardian and another party, can be named on a domestic violence order. Any further violence or abuse will result in a breach of that order.

Do you need help, support or advice?

Kids Helpline:
Telephone: 1800 551 800
Website: www.kidshelp.com.au

Ipswich Women’s Centre Against Domestic Violence
Telephone: 07 3816 3000
Service provides counselling and support for children, young people and adults, along with a variety of other services, such as group work, court support and crisis response.
Website: www.iwcadv.org.au

The Talera Centre
Telephone: 07 3397 7287

Kinections
Telephone: 07 3435 4300
Website: http://www.kinections.com.au