HARDLY a day goes by without news of another domestic violence tragedy.

Rather than succumbing to feeling powerless in the face of such a widespread problem, Community Network of Warwick is inviting residents to harness their grief and outrage and focus on solutions.

Residents who have ever felt concerned about how the community of Warwick manages violence and gender inequality are invited to join the breakfast table to tackle the issues.

"Building Respectful Communities: local solutions to violence" is a free community education event to be held on Wednesday, June 10, at McNevin's Gunyah Restaurant.

Co-organiser Kathryn Walton, from Condamine Assist, encouraged residents to come along and join the conversation.

"This event is for anyone who is interested in building a respectful community in which to live, finding solutions to the issue of violence at all levels and investing in the future of your children and grandchildren," she said.

"We strongly believe that local solutions can be found when we understand the causes of violence and seek to build skills.

"This happens when we pool our ideas and experiences, hear from experts and develop home-grown strategies that suit our region's unique challenges."

Keynote speaker Emma Yates, who has just returned from a gender equality program in Zambia, will bring her perspective on inequality and its relationship to gender-based violence.

Ms Yates brings her reflections and insights on how to reduce violence and promote peace, joining the CNoW panel of experts to answer community questions.

Breakfast attendees will be given the opportunity to brainstorm locally grown solutions with others in the community sector.

Community members are also invited to send their burning questions about improving respect in our community to jkeogh@partners inrecovery.net.au.

Southern Downs Regional Council chief executive officer David Keenan will join the breakfast to share his vision of collaborative communities

Members of the CNoW team include Kathryn Walton, from Condamine Assist, Julia Keogh, from Partners in Recovery, Sue Hamlet, from Fledge Community Development, and Jane Muller, from Lifeline.

The breakfast, due to start at 6.20am for a 6.30am breakfast and finishing by 8am, is courtesy of RHealth Partners in Recovery, and seats are limited.

To secure your free ticket, email communitynetworkofwarwick@gmail.com or follow the link on the Community Network of Warwick Facebook page.