Upcoming Events
Past Events
Annual Report July 19 – June 20
On the 8th December 2020, Red Rose Foundation held its Annual General Meeting. The elected committee were: Kelli Martin Chairperson, Di Macleod Secretary, Yasmin Khan Treasurer, Betty Taylor CEO, and General Members Andrea Frost, Diane [...]
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 [...]
Red Rose Rally February 2019
We gathered in February 2019 to remember and rally against the murder of Julie Rush in Rockhampton.
Red Rose High Tea
A huge thank you to everyone who supported our fabulous High Tea. So many generous and kind people: MC Craig Zonca Guest Speaker Kristine Ziwica Minister Hon Di Farmer Ros Bates MP Our helpers Christine, [...]
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 [...]
KLM Fundraising Evening
We are very grateful to KLM Solicitors for a fabulous fundraising evening by holding a trivia night.
Red Rose Foundation Breakfast
“Unconscious Bias” A fabulous breakfast with Dr Dianne Douglas. Such a great engaging speaker capturing the attention of judges, magistrates, QC’s, Police as well many others from government and non government agencies. Special thanks to [...]
Running for Red Roses
We are so grateful to Kelli and the team at KLM Solicitors for participating in this year's Running CEOs and raising money for Red Rose Foundation.
Men’s Rally for Women’s Safety
Thank you to the organisers of the Men's Rally for Women's Safety, so great to see men leading the charge.
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.
Challenge the Legal System
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of our Legal Forum. A big shout out to speakers Magistrate Linda Bradford Morgan, Travis Keller, MC: Zoe Rathus, Panelists: Di Macleod, Deb Kilroy, [...]
Leaving is only part of the battle…
Fraser Coast Chronicle Article 8 June 2018 CEO of Red Roses Foundation and domestic violence specialist Betty Taylor said when a person starts strangling someone else, they’re pretty serious about killing them. “If women don’t [...]
Mothers of Boys Luncheon May 2018
Diane and Sonia from Red Rose Foundation spoke at the 400 strong Mothers of Boys fundraising luncheon in Brisbane. Proceeds from the events in Brisbane, Toowoomba, Melbourne and Sydney are coming to the foundation this [...]
Taking Women’s Lives Into Their Hands
Article by Sherele Moody.
Our choking victims need support as sex loophole exposed
Article by Sherele Moody IT'S been many years since a trusted man tried to choke the life out of Jacque Lachmund, but she remembers the assault like it was yesterday. Struggling to breathe, her windpipe [...]
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 [...]
Redlands Diner en Rouge Speaking Engagement
Red Rose Foundation CEO, Betty Taylor, spoke at the Redlands Diner en Rouge event. The Redland Bulletin wrote the below article: https://www.redlandcitybulletin.com.au/story/4661118/funds-served-at-diner-en-rouge-photos-video/
Domestic Violence Homicide Forum
This forum brought together key presenters from across Queensland and interstate to look at ways in which frontline responses to domestic violence can be safer for victims and their children. Speakers included were Minister Shannon [...]
Lady Musgrave Forum
Red Rose Foundation CEO, Betty Taylor, delivered the Keynote address at the Lady Musgrave Trust Forum for Organisations Caring for Homeless Women.
Red Rose Rally 9 March 2017
Red Rose Rally held for 6 women murdered, 2 murdered recently and 4 cold cases solved.