In Memoriam
Bianca Faith Girven
21/12/1987 – 31/3/2010
A little ray of sunshine, Bianca Faith Girven came into the world on 21st December 1987. Quirky, creative, funny, entertaining, a traveller, compassionate, a helper of young woman subjected to violence and homelessness, and most importantly, mother. Died at the hands of her then partner, 30/31 March 2010.
Leanne Thompson
4/2/1991 – 7/9/2006
Leanne was born on the 4th February 1991 and was a bright and bubbly girl with a high IQ and very athletic. She did dance, tennis lessons, netball, water polo and rowing. Leanne was also very artistic, always drawing and painting. She had been a Joey and Cub Scout and adored babies and kids of all ages. She was very popular and had unlimited potential. Unfortunately, Leanne met a much older, abusive man and passed away on the 7th September 2006.
Tara Brown
In loving memory of Tara Brown
Shelsea Schilling
In loving memory of Shelsea Schilling
Sherelle Locke
In loving memory of Sherelle Locke
Candle Lighting Ceremonies
The first Wednesday of May was designated as DV Remembrance Day many years ago by the then Domestic Violence Council. Initially held in Qld, now many communities across Australia pause to reflect on the unacceptable toll of domestic & family violence. Over the years, the events became to be embraced by people across the political divide but more importantly, a place for families, friends and colleagues to come to, to light a candle and reflect on the life of their loved one who was snatched from them so violently and needlessly.
Candle Lighting Ceremony 2019
National Day to Remember saw candlelight vigils all over the country tonight. In Brisbane, we were honoured to have the attendance of our Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, Opposition Leader, Deb Frecklington, Police Commissioner, Ian Stewart along [...]
2018 Candle Lighting Ceremony
So wonderful to see so many people come out to remember all who lost their lives lost to domestic violence... so many lives lost! We also launched the beautiful new "Deadly Romance" video. Thank you [...]
2017 Candle Lighting Ceremony
We are truly grateful to the caring Queenslanders who attended the 2017 candle lighting ceremony. We were joined by and are honoured to have the support of Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, Opposition Spokesperson for Domestic and [...]
2016 Candle Lighting Ceremony
A wonderful turn out of caring Queenslanders remembering those lost to Domestic Violence murder during 2016. Here are some more photos of the candle lighting:
Red Rose Rallies
Red Rose Rally February 2019
We gathered in February 2019 to remember and rally against the murder of Julie Rush in Rockhampton.
Red Rose Rally 31 October 2018
We have held a simultaneous Red Rose Rally in Brisbane, Melbourne, Mackay, Cairns and even virtually. Today safe steps joined Red Rose Foundation Australia, service providers, and members of the community to honour the 12 [...]
Red Rose Rally 13 July 2018
A wonderful turnout of people across Queensland on Friday 13 July 2018 to remember women murdered. Thank you to everyone from Brisbane, Cairns and Mackay for your support. No woman forgotten.
Red Rose Rally 9 March 2017
Red Rose Rally held for 6 women murdered, 2 murdered recently and 4 cold cases solved.
Red Rose Rally 7 April 2015
Rally held to remember five women murdered in three weeks, in Queensland.
Red Rose Rally 3 September 2015
Rally held to remember seven women murdered in 13 weeks, in Queensland.