Action description:
Dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan. The release of the dedicated Action Plan will detail investment, efforts and actions of the Commonwealth, state and territory governments.
Outcome:
Outcome 13
Status:
New
Is this Indigenous specific?:
Yes
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 Indigenous Australians
Minister for Social Services
Resourcing:
$145.3 million over 4 years from 2023–24, to support activities which address immediate safety concerns for First Nations women and children who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, family, and domestic and sexual violence.
Plus $7.7 million over 3 years from 2023-24 to establish a First Nations Peak Body, aligning to priority actions in the dedicated action plan.
Delivery timeframe:
2023-24 to 2027-28. To commence from July 2023
Agency:
Department of Social Services
National Indigenous Australians Agency