Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders experiences of family, domestic and sexual violence
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- In an emergency call Triple Zero (000)
- 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) for family, domestic and sexual violence matters
- Lifeline 13 11 14 for crisis support and suicide prevention
- Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 for support with anxiety, depression and suicide prevention
- MensLine 1300 78 99 78 for support for men with family and relationship concerns
- Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
Empowering First Nations communities to design holistic, integrated and Indigenous-led responses
and services from a position of cultural sensitivity and security is essential to reducing the
disproportionate rates of violence experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
The panel will discuss the need for First Nations-specific measures, including place-based responses,
the challenges posed by remote locations as well as what is required for family,
domestic and sexual violence services to meet the needs of First Nations clients.
Panel:
Fiona Cornforth, Healing Foundation
Edward Mosby, Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women's Safety Limited
Professor Sandra Creamer, AM National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Alliance
June Oscar AO, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
Professor Marcia Langton AO, University of Melbourne