Development of resources that aim to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls with a disability, and improve service responses when violence occurs.

Action description:

Frequently violence in First Nations communities happens alongside multiple, intersecting and layered forms of discrimination and disadvantage affecting safety, one of which maybe disability. The review and redevelopment of products and supports will ensure they are accessible for all Australians, including First Nations people.

Outcome:

Outcome 13

Status:

Existing

Is this Indigenous specific?:

Indicators:

Rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community awareness of what constitutes family violence (physical and non physical violence including sexual/ emotional/ psychological/ economic abuse/ violence), Proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people identifying certain behaviours as forms of family violence (physical/ sexual/ emotional/ psychological/ financial control)

Responsible Ministers:

Minister for Social Services

Resourcing:

$9.3 million

Delivery timeframe:

2021-22 to 2023-24

Agency:

Department of Social Services

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Development of resources that aim to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls with a disability, and improve service responses when violence occurs.