LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation

What LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation does

The LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation is an Australian registered charity incorporated in Queensland in 2020, focused on addressing domestic, family, and intimate partner violence in LGBTQ+ communities. The organization serves three primary beneficiary groups: LGBTQ+ victims and survivors, frontline workers (health professionals, police, paramedics, educators, and service providers), and workplaces and community members who support LGBTQ+ people experiencing abuse. It cites data showing more than 60% of LGBTQ+ people have experienced domestic, family, or intimate partner violence in their lifetime and face structural barriers to reporting and accessing support services.

The Foundation's core products are the See, Hear, Believe eLearning Program (offered in two variants — for Frontline Workers and for Community & Workplaces), the annual LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day on May 28, and a suite of downloadable awareness resources (social media tiles, posters, toolkits, banners). The technology stack is a web-based platform with eLearning course delivery, a Shopify e-commerce storefront for branded merchandise, and a GoFundraise-powered fundraising infrastructure. The Foundation partners with Say it Out Loud for survivor help pathways and DVConnect for service delivery, and is a member of LGBTIQ Health Australia.

Its revenue model is donation-led: tax-deductible contributions (over AUD $2) under its Deductible Gift Recipient status with the Australian Tax Office, supplemented by merchandise sales and corporate sponsorships (MinterEllison, Commonwealth Bank, Queensland Government, Sydney Mardi Gras, The Funding Network). eLearning courses are free of charge, with sustainability funded through donations and sponsorships. The Foundation reports immediate reach across 20 countries through recognition of its annual Awareness Day, supported by an active social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Name

LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation

Legal name

LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation Ltd

Website

https://dvafoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation is a Queensland-registered Australian charity founded in 2020 that runs the annual LGBTQ DV Awareness Day and See, Hear, Believe eLearning programs to support LGBTQ+ survivors, frontline workers, and workplaces across 20 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Advocacy and Domestic Violence Awareness Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Educational Services (611), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAFAE

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAEAD

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYEDAAAHAM

Sexual Health & Relationship Wellness Education

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Education (Nutrition, Fitness, Mindfulness)

Keywords

• Domestic violence awareness
• LGBTQ advocacy services
• Community education programs
• Family violence prevention
• ELearning training courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Queensland

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible donations in Australia (registered charity with ACNC). All donations over $2 are fully tax deductible as a Deductible Gift Recipient by the Australian Tax Office.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of awareness merchandise including pins, t-shirts, and awareness day packs through their Shopify e-commerce storefront.
3. eLearning Programs: Free eLearning courses provided at no cost to users. Courses are funded through donations and corporate sponsorships rather than direct course fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation is an Australian registered charity that runs awareness campaigns, free eLearning training programs, and educational resources to address domestic, family, and intimate partner violence in LGBTQ+ communities. Its primary services are the See, Hear, Believe eLearning courses for frontline workers and for community/workplaces, the annual LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day held on May 28, downloadable awareness materials, and a merchandise line sold through Shopify to fund the mission.

Product overview

The LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation operates primarily as an advocacy and education organization rather than a traditional software product company. Their core offerings include the See, Hear, Believe eLearning Program, available in two variants: one for frontline workers (health professionals, educators, service providers) and one for community members and workplaces. They also organize the annual LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day on May 28, supported by downloadable awareness resources (social media tiles, posters, toolkits, banners). The organization sells branded merchandise through a Shopify store and provides Get Help resources through a partnership with Say it Out Loud.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• See, Hear, Believe eLearning Program – For Frontline Workers Free online training course for frontline workers including health professionals, educators, and service providers, designed to help them support LGBTQ+ people experiencing domestic and family violence. The course takes approximately 45 minutes and a certificate is issued upon completion.
• See, Hear, Believe eLearning Program – For Community & Workplaces Free online training course for friends, family members, community workers, and workplaces to better understand and support LGBTQ+ people who may be experiencing domestic and family violence.
• LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day Annual awareness day held on May 28 to highlight domestic, family, and intimate partner violence in LGBTQ+ communities, with participation from hundreds of government departments and organizations across 20 countries. The day features the #SeenAndBelieved theme and provides downloadable resources for community and workplace use.
• Awareness Merchandise Branded merchandise sold through the Foundation's Shopify e-commerce storefront, including awareness pins, unisex t-shirts, large hand fans, and awareness day packs. Sales raise funds for the mission and spread awareness.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60% of LGBTQ+ people experience domestic, family or intimate partner violence in their lifetime
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Say it Out LoudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Say it Out Loud to ensure LGBTQ+ community members have access to support services for sexual assault and abusive relationships. The Foundation directs people to Say it Out Loud's Find Help Near You service locator and safety planning tools.
• DVConnectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDVConnect assisted in establishing the inaugural LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day in 2020, providing foundational support for the Foundation's creation.
• Intersex Peer Support Australia (IPSA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Foundation defers to IPSA as an intersex-led organization and affirms its commitment to the Darlington Statement, acknowledging the distinctiveness of and diversity within the intersex population.
• Intersex Human Rights Australia (IHRA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Foundation defers to IHRA as an intersex-led organization for human rights advocacy, supporting intersex community priorities without tokenism.
• MinterEllisonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing support for awareness and education programs to help end domestic violence in LGBTQ+ communities.
• Queensland GovernmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment partner supporting the Foundation's mission to raise awareness and provide education about domestic violence in LGBTQ+ communities.
• Sydney Mardi GrasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner contributing to the Foundation's ability to raise awareness and provide education.
• Commonwealth Bank of AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting the Foundation's work through awareness and education programs.
• The Funding NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner helping to grow the Foundation's impact in LGBTQ communities.
• Simply Standout MarketingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMarketing services partner credited for website development (listed as site developer in footer).
• PixelFishminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDigital agency partner credited for website development services.
• Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)coreOthersRegistered charity with ACNC (charity ID: f676517c-6d0f-ec11-b6e5-00224810df1b). All donations over $2 are fully tax deductible as a Deductible Gift Recipient.
• LGBTIQ Health AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as member of the LGBTIQ Health Australia member directory, indicating alignment with broader LGBTQ+ health sector.
• GoFundraiseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFundraising platform partner enabling individuals and teams to raise money for the Foundation with tools for donation processing and fundraising campaign management.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Trevor Project: Large US LGBTQ+ youth-focused organization offering crisis intervention, education and training; comparable as a much larger peer operating free training, awareness campaigns and digital education for LGBTQ+ communities.
• GLAAD: Major US LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization running annual awareness campaigns, media training and resource toolkits; comparable as a larger peer operating awareness-day-style campaigns with employer/brand engagement.
• Our Watch: Australia's national leader in the primary prevention of violence against women, funded by federal and state governments; comparable as a larger, established DV-prevention peer whose training content may increasingly include LGBTQ+ modules.
• PFLAG: US-based LGBTQ+ family-ally organization providing education and support to families, communities and allies — comparable audience (family members, workplaces) for the Foundation's community and workplaces training track.

Direct peers

• The Network/La Red: US-based survivor-led organization specifically serving LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic violence with hotline, training and advocacy — the closest international peer in mission and training-program focus.
• DVConnect: Queensland's statewide domestic violence service that helped establish the Foundation's inaugural Awareness Day in 2020; directly comparable as the originating DV-services partner with overlapping service-referral and crisis-support roles.
• QLife: Australia's national LGBTQ+ peer-support phone and webchat service, providing crisis support and referrals; comparable as an Australian LGBTQ+ nonprofit offering direct support services to the same target population.
• ACON Health: Australia's largest LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing organization, operating HIV prevention, mental health, and DV/sexual-assault programs; directly comparable as an Australian LGBTQ+ advocacy/peer-services nonprofit with overlapping education and community-reach missions.

Others

• Intersex Human Rights Australia (IHRA): Australia's peak intersex human-rights advocacy body, listed as a deferral partner by the Foundation; comparable as an adjacent advocacy nonprofit the Foundation points users to for intersex-specific support.

Emerging players

• Minus18: Australian LGBTQ+ youth charity running awareness campaigns, education programs and workplace training; comparable as a smaller Australian peer in LGBTQ+ digital education and corporate training.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LGBTQ.DVAFoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/LGBTQ.DVAFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lgbtq-dvafoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/lgbtq.dvafoundation

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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