3rd Annual Disrupting & Reducing Family Violence Against First Nations Women & Children

Elevating voice & choice for First Nations women experiencing violence

Research has shown us that First Nations women are 32 times more likely to be hospitalised and 11 times more likely to die from assault than non-Indigenous women.

Family violence is a significant contributor to increasing rates of First Nations women in incarceration and a leading cause of the removal of First Nations children into out-of-home care. An inclusive, accessible, and culturally-secure approach is required if statistics are to be reduced by 50% by 2031.

Through storytelling, reflection, and connection, this conference will elevate the voice and choice of First Nations women, share insight into working in culturally appropriate and holistic ways, and explore innovative approaches that bring lasting change and disrupt the cycle of violence in First Nations communities.

• Learn how to create safer & more accessible legal systems & support for First Nations women
• Develop a culturally safe and holistic service
• Support voice & choice for First Nations women experiencing violence
• Provide wrap support around families to create pathways for healing
• Understand realistic and supportive safety planning for First Nations Women

Who will attend

Representatives of the community, domestic violence services, social services, government, police, & justice sectors, including those working across:

• Aboriginal Family Violence Services
• Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations
• Aboriginal Legal Services
• Family/Domestic Violence Services
• Child Services and Child Protection
• Women’s Services and Refugees
• Family Services
• Relationships, Psychology and Counselling
• Men’s Behaviour Change and Men’s Programs
• Alcohol and Other Drugs
• Mental Health Services
• Aboriginal Health Services
• Children’s and Family Courts