The comprehensive strategy is the result of decades of advocacy from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who have highlighted the need for solutions that are designed, delivered and led by community.
It aligns with state and national strategies and agreements that reinforce the importance of culturally-grounded, Aboriginal-led approaches in preventing and responding to family violence.
Attorney General Dr Tony Buti MLA said addressing family violence and an over-representation of Aboriginal people in the justice system required a dedicated approach.
“We will reshape existing approaches and progress with integrated responses, in partnership with Aboriginal representative bodies and community-controlled organisations,” Dr Buti said.
Director General Kylie Maj said ‘Our Way Forward’ represents the work and voices of many Aboriginal people involved with the justice system and in the community.
“The strategy was informed by a multi‑agency reference group made up of government and non‑government organisations, co‑chaired by Aboriginal Family Legal Services, which provided solutions to address family violence”, Ms Maj said.
Professor Victoria Hovane, a Ngarluma, Jaru and Gooniyandi psychologist and consultant, is the author of the family violence strategy. Her deep expertise in intergenerational trauma and healing has ensured that ‘Our Way Forward’ is grounded in evidence and culturally informed practice.
“Holistic, whole-of-family responses are required for Aboriginal families to disrupt cycles of family violence”, Prof. Hovane said.
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