Action description:
The Standalone First Nations National Plan will be the first of its kind. The First Nations National Plan will be a signature piece of policy that will guide a whole of society approach to addressing the unacceptable rates of violence against First Nations women and children.
Priority reform:
Priority Reform One
Priority Reform Two
Priority Reform Three
Priority Reform Four
Outcome:
Outcome 13
Status:
Existing
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 Social Services
Resourcing:
$4.1 million over 2 years from 2023–24 to support the development of a standalone First Nations National Plan for Family Safety, including governance group operations, secretariat, community consultation and drafting.
Delivery timeframe:
2023-24 to 2024-25
Agency:
Department of Social Services