Ending violence
- The National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032
On 17 October 2022, the Australian, state and territory governments released the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022–2032 (National Plan). - First Action Plan 2023-2027
The First Action Plan sets out the initial scope of activities, areas for action and responsibility with respect to outcomes. - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan 2023-2025
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan has been developed in recognition of the disproportionately high rates of family, domestic and sexual violence that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women experience. - Action Plans launched under the National Plan
The Action Plans outline the specific actions that will contribute to achieving the outcomes of the National Plan. They outline government initiatives aimed at preventing, addressing, and responding to family, domestic and sexual violence against women and children. - The National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-2022
Released on 15 February 2011, the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-2022 brought together the efforts of governments across Australia to make a real and sustained reduction in the levels of family, domestic and sexual violence against women. - Family Safety Pack
The Australian Government has developed a family safety pack with information about Australia’s laws regarding domestic and family violence, sexual assault, forced and early marriage, family violence and partner visas, dowry abuse, female genital mutilation, LGBTIQ relationships, trafficking and slavery. The family safety pack also includes important information about essential services and emergency contacts in Australia. - Our Watch
Our Watch is an independent, not for profit organisation established to drive nationwide change in culture, behaviours and power imbalances to prevent violence against women and their children. It is a key initiative under the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032. - Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety (ANROWS)
Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) is a not‑for‑profit independent national research organisation, established to produce, disseminate, and assist in applying evidence for policy and practice addressing violence against women. It's work is a key commitment under the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032. - Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy
The Australian Government's Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy Fact sheet - Help and Support
Crisis line numbers and help and support information for victims of family, domestic and sexual violence - Safety programs
Safety programs related to and for victims of family, domestic and sexual violence.
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