01/05/2026
May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness and stand together against violence.
Please see the post below for details of candlelight vigils being held across Tasmania on 6 May, and a list of supports in place to help anyone who is suffering or at risk of violence of any kind.
A series of candlelight vigils are being held across Tasmania on Wednesday May 6, as part of nationwide events to honour and remember those who have lost their life or been affected by family violence.
May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, to raise community awareness of the social and personal impact of domestic and family violence, and the support available to those affected.
Please join us to send a strong message that we reject all forms of violence, including that which occurs in close personal relationships.
📌 The vigil details on 6 May 2026 are:
Hobart: Parliament lawns at 5.30pm
Ulverstone: Mt Gnomon Room, Wharf precinct at 6pm
Launceston: Civic Square at 5.30pm
🔗 More information on the events: www.facebook.com/engenderequality.com.au/events
There are supports in place to help anyone who is suffering or at risk of violence of any kind.
📞 If you or someone you know is impacted by family violence, call the Safe at Home Family Violence Response and Referral Line on 1800 633 937.
📞 Part of Safe at Home, the Family Violence Counselling and Support Service has offices in Burnie, Launceston and Hobart. Call the service on 1800 608 122, open 9am to midnight on weekdays, and 4pm to midnight on weekends and public holidays.
📞 1800RESPECT is a national counselling service that provides support for anyone who is impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. Counsellors are available 24/7 via online chat, the hotline 1800 737 732, and text 0458 737 732.
📞 If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual violence, call the statewide Sexual Assault Crisis Support Line on 1800 697 877.
👥 If you have experienced sexual violence, the Arch service has centres in Launceston, Burnie and Hobart where you can get information and support. It is a multidisciplinary service, with family violence workers, child safety and wellbeing workers, child safety officers, counsellors and specialist investigators (www.arch.tas.gov.au).
👉 Anyone affected by sexual assault, r**e and/or family violence can access Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) services for free within 7 days of the assault.
A 24-hour service, SAFE can be accessed via the Department of Emergency Medicine at our public hospitals, the Sexual Assault Support Service (www.sass.org.au), Laurel House (www.laurelhouse.org.au) or Tasmania Police (131 444).
📞 In an emergency, always call 000.
