DOMESTIC violence in Redland city accounted for about 3 per cent of all protection orders applied for across Queensland.
The startling statistic was included in a state-wide report, released on Wednesday, which highlighted the need for greater focus on domestic violence in the Redlands.
The report, called Not Now, Not Ever: Putting an End to Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland, advocates changing cultural attitudes, ensuring services worked together and assesses the role of the legal system.
It was written with the help of a taskforce overseen by Dame Quentin Bryce.
Redlands Domestic and Family Violence Action Group made a submission to the report highlighting the need for greater focus on domestic violence in Redlands.
Mayor Karen Williams said it was encouraging to see the report's recommendations were in line with work being done in Redlands to combat domestic violence.
She said a Redland city domestic and family violence support service was announced in November and winning tenders were yet to be revealed.
"The taskforce has a vision for a Queensland that's free from domestic and family violence, which is also a vision I passionately support as everyone should feel safe in their own homes," Cr Williams said.
"Council and our community partners have been strongly advocating for a comprehensive domestic and family violence response for the Redlands."
A mayoral dinner was held last year to raise funds to help victims of domestic violence and raise awareness of the issue in Redlands.
It will be held again this year.
