Family honour Hannah Clarke on what would have been her 34th birthday had she not been killed

The woman whose horrific death changed the national conversation around DV would have turned 34 today.

The woman whose horrific death changed the national conversation around domestic violence and brought about the introduction of coercive control legislation in Queensland would have turned 34 today had she not been murdered.

Instead, Hannah Clarke will forever remain 32.

Those close to Hannah have paid tribute to the mother-of-three on what would have been her 34th birthday, with the Small Steps 4 Hannah foundation posting footage on social media of her blowing out the candles on a cake.

Hannah Clarke would have turned 34 today had she not been murdered. Picture: Supplied

“Happy heavenly birthday Hannah,” the post said.

“You would be so proud of what your family and the foundation have achieved – but we would all prefer to have never had to advocate in your name.

“On what would have been your 34th birthday today, we will remember you for the bright, beautiful and bubbly person you were and how much you were adored by everyone.

“Forever 32.”

Fitness coach Hannah Clark and her children Laianah and Aaliyah. Hannah Baxter, 31, died in hospital hours after suffering horrific burns in a car fire that also took the lives of her three children in February 2020. Picture: Supplied

Hannah and her children, Aaliyah, 6, Laianah, 4, and Trey, 3, were murdered by her estranged husband, Rowan Baxter, in February 2020 in one of Australia’s most horrific acts of domestic violence.

Since then, her parents, Sue and Lloyd, have campaigned tirelessly to keep women safe, starting a foundation that raises money for domestic violence support services.

Hannah Clark and her youngest child, son Trey. Picture: Supplied

Most recently, Small Steps 4 Hannah, along with Beyond DV, announced they had been approached by a mystery benefactor who wanted to fund a $6 million townhouse complex called “Hannah’s Sanctuary” for women and children fleeing domestic violence.

The complex will be run by Small Steps 4 Hannah and Beyond DV but the foundation is still seeking sponsorship to help with ongoing costs.

Small Steps 4 Hannah is holding an event for International Men's Day. Picture: Supplied

Small Steps 4 Hannah is also holding an International Men’s Day lunch on November 4 with guest speakers Steven Bradbury, former homicide detective Gary Jubelin and Strong Life Project’s Shaun O’Gorman.

Sue said family would be gathering this afternoon to share a drink for Hannah’s birthday.