Who We Are
- Updated May 2026
Service That Goes Beyond
Every Tasmanian deserves to live free from violence and fear. Yet, behind closed doors across our state, family violence and coercive control continue to cause profound harm. It affects people of all ages, backgrounds, and postcodes.
For too long, family violence was treated as a private matter — something kept hidden. But silence enables harm. When we look the other way, the cycle continues.
We believe this is a community issue that requires a long-term community response. Real change starts with understanding what abuse looks like, recognising the early warning signs, and having the courage to speak up, reach out, and support one another.
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A global network of service, locally committed to Tasmania
“We are in it for the long haul — because ending family violence requires long-term commitment and coordinated action.”
Why We Built This Site
Family violence affects Tasmanians from all walks of life — across all ages, backgrounds, and communities. In 2021–22 alone, Tasmania Police attended 6,743 family violence incidents. Behind each of those numbers are real people — mothers, fathers, children, partners, and family members — whose lives have been impacted by violence in their own homes.
We know that family violence thrives in silence. It continues when we look away, when we tell ourselves it’s not our business, or when we simply don’t know how to help.
This site exists to break that silence — to make information accessible, to connect people with support, and to help Tasmanians recognise, respond to, and recover from family violence.
Family violence is not a private matter — it’s a community issue that requires a community response.
What We Do
Our work spans awareness, support, prevention, advocacy, accountability, and culture — because ending family violence requires action on every front.
Raise Awareness
Support Victim-Survivors
Promote Prevention
We invest in education, respectful relationships programs, and early intervention so violence is less likely to occur in the first place.
Advocate for Change
Hold Perpetrators Accountable
Build a Culture of Respect
A Community Response to a Community Problem
When violence happens behind closed doors, it affects not just those directly involved, but ripples out through families, neighbourhoods, workplaces, and schools across Tasmania.
Ending family violence requires long-term commitment and coordinated action. It’s complex work, but it’s essential work. As Lions, we’re in it for the long haul.
Whether you’re a victim-survivor, someone concerned about a loved one, or a community member who wants to make a difference — this site is for you.
- Build safer homes and families across Tasmania.
- Create communities where violence has nowhere to hide.
- Ensure every person is safe, respected, and valued.
Be Part of the Solution
Real change happens in the everyday moments. It’s the choices we make, the conversations we have, and the actions we take to look out for one another. You can make a difference by:
- Speaking up when something doesn't seem right.
- Starting conversations about respectful relationships.
- Checking in on friends, family, and colleagues.
- Learning about local support resources.
- Not looking away when someone needs help.
- Not looking away when someone needs help.
- Building communities where violence has nowhere to hide.
