A Pacific Islander couple are speaking out about breaking the cycle of domestic violence within their culture.

Ipswich couple Moughan Sali-Siaki and Judy Fakaosi are working to unlearn the behaviours modelled to them when growing up, which often placed the father as the sole decision-maker.

After some troubling times in their relationship, the pair made a promise to do better by each other, especially to encourage change for future generations.

They now facilitate the relationship program that once helped them.

For family and domestic violence support call the Respect National Helpline at 1800 737 732.