Woman who died after Currimundi assault identified as Kristy Louise Hunter

A Sunshine Coast woman who tragically died shortly after an alleged assault has been identified, with her father expressing his heartfelt wish for everyone to know that “she matters”.

Kristy Louise Hunter tragically died after she was assaulted on December 23.

A woman who tragically died in hospital hours after she was allegedly assaulted in her Currimundi home on the Sunshine Coast has been identified as 47-year-old Kristy Louise Hunter.

Sherele Moody, journalist and founder of the Red Heart Campaign, identified Ms Hunter on Sunday night after speaking to her father.

The Red Heart Campaign is a memorial to women and children lost to violence.

Ms Hunter died on December 23 following an incident at her Gannawarra Street residence.

Queensland Police were called to the scene about 4.40pm on December 22 after reports of a disturbance.

Upon arrival, officers found Ms Hunter with what was described as non-life-threatening injuries and transported her to Sunshine Coast University Hospital for treatment. Tragically, she died the following day.

A 58-year-old man from Currimundi was arrested at the scene and charged with assault occasioning bodily harm (domestic violence offence) and obstructing police. He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on January 6.

Police have confirmed their investigation into Ms Hunter’s death is ongoing, and a post-mortem is yet to be completed.

Kristy Louise Hunter tragically died after she was assaulted on December 23.

Ms Moody shared a heartfelt tribute to Ms Hunter.

“From the day she was born to the day she died, she was a fighter,” Ms Moody said.

Ms Hunter was born with a severe heart condition, and doctors predicted she wouldn’t survive past 12 years old. She was also told she could never have children, Ms Moody reported.

Despite this, she defied the odds, becoming a mother. Though her first child tragically passed away, she went on to have a daughter, now aged 15.

Ms Hunter endured further heartbreak, losing her mother and her only sibling, her brother, several years ago.

Recently, she had also been diagnosed with cancer.

Her father said she was “desperate to live” so she could be there for her daughter, Ms Moody said.

She said Ms Hunter's father expressed his profound grief over the loss of his daughter.

“He misses her terribly,” Ms Moody said.

“He wanted everyone to know that she matters and is important to him and her daughter.”