Developing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan
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The Australian Government has committed to the development of a dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan (Action Plan) under the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022 – 2032.
The Department is working in partnership with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Council on family, domestic and sexual violence (Advisory Council), to develop the Action Plan to ensure the voices and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are at the centre of all efforts to end family violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The Advisory Council consists of 16 recognised and respected First Nations leaders from a wide range of backgrounds that work directly in, or intersect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family safety.
The Action Plan will deliver a mix of short-term actions to address immediate family and safety needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and will, serves as an interim measure while the standalone First Nations National Plan for family safety is developed. The Action Plan will also support the Government’s commitment to Target 13 of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
As a first step, to lay the foundations in the development of the Action Plan, the Action Plan Framework (Framework) has been developed by the Advisory Council. The Framework can be found within the Consultation Guide on page 5.
This survey sought your input on topics being considered for the Action Plan and your views on the foundations the Framework provides.
Consultation Guide
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan – Consultation Guide (1.5 MB) -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan – Consultation Guide (3.3 MB)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan – FAQs (265.2 kB)
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan – FAQs (127.8 kB)
How can I make a submission?
The survey was made up of both multiple choice and free text questions, and was tailored to whether responses were as an individual or on behalf of an organisation. No questions in the survey were mandatory.
Submissions were welcomed in addition to responses to the survey on topics such as:
- Drivers and reinforcing factors of violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children
- Primary prevention
- Working with men and boys
- Healing from trauma
- Needs of different groups
- Improving justice responses
- The specific needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
- Community-controlled solutions
The survey and option for submissions closed 31 March 2023.
If you need assistance
Family, domestic and sexual violence can be difficult topics to discuss and your safety and wellbeing is important. If you or someone you know needs help or support at any time, contact one of the below services:
- In an emergency call Triple Zero (000)
- 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) for family, domestic and sexual violence matters
- Lifeline 13 11 14 for crisis support and suicide prevention
- Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 for support with anxiety, depression and suicide prevention
- MensLine 1300 789 978 for support for men with family and relationship concerns
- Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
- Well Mob for social, emotional and cultural well-being online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- 13YARN (139 276), for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping
- Thirrili Postvention Response Service 1800 805 801, for individuals, families and communities affected by suicide or other significant trauma.