Qld man helps move home abuse victims

Tama Ellison knows all too well the damage caused by domestic violence.

The 30-year-old Logan man grew up in a home where his mother was repeatedly beaten by his dad.

He was lucky to escape serious injury at the age of 10 when his father intentionally drove the family car into a tree during a fight with his mum.

But his childhood memories have led to extraordinary displays of generosity to people who find themselves in similar situations.

The Gold Coast-born geo-driller spends his spare time helping southeast Queensland women and their children leave violent homes.

Mr Ellison said it was something he had wanted to do for a long time.

"I always wished someone would help us," he said.

"My mum never thought she could leave."

The father of two offers a free removal service, working alongside police and refuges to help the process run as smoothly as possible.

This weekend he'll join officers to help retrieve the belongings of a woman forced to relocate to Sheltered by Grace.

Chief executive Jason Loakes said such a service kept the victim safe and created an avenue for goods to be returned.

Mr Ellison, who set up his Lending a Hand Services Facebook page six months ago, said he started out helping one or two families a week, but that had since grown to almost every night.

"It's getting pretty full-on at the moment," he said.

"I've got family in New Zealand who are thinking about doing it and I've also had emails from people in the Philippines, United Kingdom and America."

Mr Ellison said although he witnessed some "extreme situations" it was worth it for the physical and emotional assistance he provided people in need.

"They break down and tell you the whole story, so I try and work them through it," he said.

"It's great to have someone there who can know what to say back to them."

He helps single parents and older people, also doing odd jobs, but his priority is domestic violence victims.

"It lifts their spirits so much having someone help out with the little things," he said.

* National domestic violence helpline: 1800 737 732 or 1800RESPECT. In an emergency call triple-zero.