Women from across South-East Queensland came together on 8 August for the Femisphere DJ Night, an event combining music, social connection and awareness of domestic and family violence.
Organised by the Tamil Association of Queensland (TAQ), the women-only event attracted more than 450 women, with around 500 people attending overall, including volunteers, organisers, children and family members.
The event carried the message, “Every beat makes a difference, stand against domestic violence”, with organisers using the evening to encourage conversations about domestic and family violence (DFV), coercive control and the early warning signs of abusive behaviour.
Attendees received information about DFV, unhealthy relationships and available support services. The resources highlighted behaviours such as isolation from family and friends, financial control, emotional manipulation, intimidation, excessive monitoring of digital devices and other forms of controlling behaviour.
The information was designed to help women recognise potential warning signs and understand where support may be available.
DJ Deepika from India was among the highlights of the evening, bringing music and interactive engagement to the event. Organisers said the programme was designed to combine entertainment with messages around wellbeing, confidence and personal safety.
Femisphere was established by TAQ in 2024 as a platform focused on creating spaces where women and girls can connect, learn and access information and support.
The initiative was developed under the leadership of TAQ President Karthick Elangovan, alongside Femisphere Convenor Preeta Rajendra Singh, Deputy Convenor Shreemate Narayanan, Uma Rani Agnal Anton and Sangeeta Rajendran.
The organisers said Femisphere was created in response to the need for culturally safe spaces where women could openly discuss issues affecting their lives while building connections and accessing leadership opportunities.
The DJ night received support from Councillor Emily Kim and Julie-Ann Campbell MP, Federal Member for Moreton.
Participant feedback indicated strong interest in seeing the event return. Several attendees called for the DJ night to become an annual programme, while others highlighted the welcoming atmosphere and the opportunity to spend time with other women.
Comments from participants included requests to hold the event at least once every year, along with feedback describing it as energising, empowering and free from judgement.
TAQ said the response would inform plans to expand Femisphere into other areas, including women’s leadership, health and wellbeing, economic participation, financial literacy, safety awareness, mentoring and networking.
The association said it intends to build on the programme through further activities supporting women’s participation, connection and access to information across Queensland.
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