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Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

The National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-23 (National Plan)

Action description: 

The National Plan is the Commonwealth and state and territory government's commitment to a country free of gender-based violence - where all people live free from fear and violence and are safe at home, at work, at school, in the community and online. The CtG agreement is embedded within the National Plan, including an acknowledgement of the disproportionate rates of violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children women.

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)
Responsible Ministers: 
Minister for Social Services
Resourcing: 
To be confirmed: Clear actions to implement the National Plan will be outlined in two supporting five-year Action Plans and a dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan. These Action Plans will detail the investment, efforts and actions the Commonwealth, state and territory governments will take to implement the National Plan.
Delivery timeframe: 
2022-2032
Agency: 
Department of Social Services