Carolyn Robinson is an Educator and is also the Founder/Managing Director of Beyond DV Ltd, a Brisbane-based charity which was established in 2017 after her younger daughter was impacted by domestic violence. Beyond DV is focused on supporting women and children as they rebuild their lives through innovative recovery programs and services delivered from their three centres across Brisbane. These centres have become a “home away from home” for many DV survivors- places where women can heal, supported by professionals and peers. 

 In 2020, Beyond DV and Carolyn were inducted into the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Honour Roll, in both the Organisation and Individual categories. Carolyn is also the creator of the highly innovative Love&Learn Teen Relationship App which helps young people to identify healthy and unhealthy relationships. 

 Beyond DV recently launched the first HOPE Hub at Westfield Carindale- a highly-secure and accessible space where community members can access support around social issues, with a focus on domestic violence and mental health. 

 The desire to turn a negative experience into something positive will continue to be a focus for Carolyn and the Beyond DV Team.