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Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Council on family, domestic and sexual violence (Advisory Council)

Action description: 

The Advisory Council played a key advisory role in the development of the National Plan. The Advisory Council are leading the drafting of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan which will expressly seek to address Target 13.

Outcome: 
Outcome 13
Status: 
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?: 
No
Indicators: 
Proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women reporting family violence is common in their communities, Rate of community attitudinal support (acceptance) of violence against women and children (justifying/ excusing/ minimising/ hiding or shifting blame for family violence) Proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people reporting experiences of racism, Proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who identify as feeling culturally safe in dealing with government mainstream institutions and agencies
Responsible Ministers: 
Minister for Social Services
Resourcing: 
$1 million
Delivery timeframe: 
2021-22 to 2023-24
Agency: 
Department of Social Services