Last week, to commemorate Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, more than 120 Logan residents gathered at the Logan Entertainment Centre.
As well as lighting candles, attendees wrote inspirational messages to decorate a ‘Hope Tree’.
Councillor Natalie Willcocks also unveiled a bench seat at Spring Mountain Lagoon Park with Hadrian Obi, whose brother, a victim of DV, died after his house was set alight last year.
Mr Obi said before his brother’s death, he had planned to see him for the first time in seven years.
“Violence doesn’t solve anything or help anyone,” Mr Obi said.
“I will bring Stanley’s children here to remind them he will not be forgotten.”
Logan mayor Darren Power said domestic violence was never acceptable.
“We say ‘not now, not ever’ in the City of Logan,” he said.
“If you, or someone you know, is being impacted by domestic and family violence, I encourage you to report it to police or reach out to support services.”
Council’s Administration Building in Logan Central and three water towers at Underwood, Shailer Park and Hillcrest will be illuminated purple and orange throughout May to mark Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.
