The Zonta Club of Redcliffe Inc, Australia, received the Community Service Award at the Queensland Police Service Annual Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Awards, honoring its commitment to supporting victims of domestic violence across Queensland. The club’s volunteers transformed standard rooms at three police stations—Redcliffe, Mango Hill/North Lakes and Deception Bay—into welcoming, safe spaces for vulnerable individuals. These redesigned rooms now feature comfortable seating, floor coverings, toys, books, and digital distractions, creating a calming environment where children and those affected by domestic and family violence can speak with police without fear or stress. 

Acting Chief Superintendent Guild expressed gratitude for Zonta’s contributions, noting, “Without their contributions, these projects would not become a reality.” Senior Constable Morris highlighted the importance of the project in reducing barriers to reporting domestic violence, which can often be influenced by the presence of children or fear of police environments. “By partnering with Zonta and our local providers, we created rooms that hopefully remove some of those barriers,” Morris said.