Whilst some of these had been marginally successful, others evidently were not. One issue which these observances raises for the domestic violence sector is that the broader community perhaps still views children affected by domestic violence as separate from the phenomenon of domestic violence. It is a positive sign, however, that delegates were able to voice these issues and concerns. The challenge for the next Conference is to consider strategies to enable meaningful and respectful discussions of these aspects. A civic reception hosted by the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Jim Soorley and a conference dinner featuring karaoke entertainers were also part of the Conference.
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