Activity details
Establishing Aboriginal Access Points to complement the service model to work alongside The Orange Door. Aboriginal Access Points will provide a culturally safe referral pathway for Aboriginal peoples impacted by family violence.
This activity is part of a broader activity to work in partnership with Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal services to ensure Aboriginal peoples, families and communities are stronger, safer, thriving and living free from family violence.
Implementation progress update
Two Aboriginal Access points have been established to support people affected by family violence:
- In June 2023, the first Aboriginal Access Point was established by the Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency in the Bayside Peninsula area.
- In October 2023, the second Aboriginal Access Point was established by Wauthurong Aboriginal Co-operative in the Barwon area.
Both services are fully staffed by an Aboriginal workforce who provide culturally safe support for Aboriginal families affected by family violence.
Work is in progress to establish a third Aboriginal Access Point service in the Mallee Area to be delivered by Mallee District Aboriginal Service.
More information
- Learn about the National Plan to End Violence against women and children 2022-2032.
- Read the First Action Plan 2023-2027.
- Browse the First Action Plan 2023-2027 Activities Addendum update.