Activity details
Strengthen and expand the Family Safety Framework (FSF), a multi-agency risk management response, to serious domestic and family violence (DFV) risk.
Implementation progress update
Work is underway to strengthen the FSF across the 6 existing locations in the NT. This includes recruitment of new and upgraded FSF Positions including:
- Senior FSF Coordinator recruitment (completed)
- Intelligence Support Officer recruitment in Nhulunbuy (completed)
- Upgrading of Darwin and Katherine Intelligence Support Officers (completed)
- Intelligence Support Officer recruitment for Tennant Creek (completed) and Wadeye (underway)
Establishment of new FSF in Wadeye is also underway. A local FSF working group involving key stakeholders has been established.
DFV Risk Assessment and Management Framework training was delivered in Wadeye in March 2024, and will support the use of the shared framework and the Common Risk Assessment Tool for referrals.
Work is continuing to develop a FSF online portal. A business analyst commenced in May 2025 to assess options and recommendations for portal system options.
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.