Our Ways First Action Plan targeted consultation

Consultation closed

Thank you to everyone who took part in the consultation on the First Action Plan under Our Ways – Strong Ways – Our Voices: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan to End Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence 2026–2036.

The consultation period has now closed. We appreciate the time, knowledge and lived experience shared by those who made a submission.

Stay informed

Visit the DSS website to stay updated on work to end violence and abuse.

For questions, please contact: FirstNationsNationalPlan@dss.gov.au.

The Department of Social Services, working with Our Ways Strong Together: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Peak, sought targeted written feedback to support development of the Our Ways First Action Plan.

The Our Ways First Action Plan will guide national action from 2027 to 2031 under Our Ways – Strong Ways – Our Voices: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan to End Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence 2026–2036.

This targeted validation consultation process built on consultation already undertaken and was focused on testing proposed priorities, validating what has been heard, and identifying any remaining evidence gaps.