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Peak body · National advocacy

National Voice for the Family Violence Prevention and Legal Services Sector

We work alongside our members, communities, partners, and allies to drive systemic change and support culturally safe, community-led solutions to end domestic, family, and sexual violence.

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‘Community Connections’ by Nikita Herd

Who we are

The National Peak Body for Specialist FVPLS Providers

First Nations Advocates Against Family Violence (FNAAFV) works in collaboration with its members from the Family Violence Prevention and Legal Services (FVPLS) sector to increase access to justice for First Nations people and communities affected by domestic, family, and sexual violence — predominantly women and children.

We are a self-determined, community-controlled national peak body committed to amplifying the voices of our members and advocating for reforms that improve safety, justice, and wellbeing for First Nations women, children, and their communities.

Supporting services across 300+ communities

National advocacy and policy leadership

Community-controlled sector

Our work

Our Work and Priorities

We lead national advocacy in the areas of policy, planning, and law reform, and work alongside our members, communities, partners, and allies to drive meaningful change for First Nations communities affected by domestic, family, and sexual violence.

National Leadership

We bring together organisations, partners, and governments to strengthen collaboration and drive change.

Evidence & Solutions

We elevate lived experience and research to inform effective, culturally grounded responses.

Strong Communities & Services

We support the FVPLS sector to deliver culturally safe, community-led services across the country.

Advocacy & Reform

We influence national policy, legislation and funding to improve outcomes for First Nations women and families.

FNAAFV is specifically committed to the national Closing the Gap targets, including Target 13:

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“By 2031, the rate of all forms of family violence and abuse against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children is reduced at least by 50%, as progress towards zero.”

Daa’ring Yarning - Voices from the Frontline

Daa’ring Yarning – Voices from the Frontline is a safe space for sharing stories of strength, culture, and connection from First Nations communities. The podcast highlights ideas and programs that help reduce violence against women and children, while supporting healing for those impacted by family violence.

Daa’ring (taa’ring) is a Kabi Kabi word meaning “strong,” representing resilience and the collective strength of women, children, families, and communities.

Join us as we explore how culture, community, and collective healing contribute to safer, stronger futures.

Support First Nations-Led Family Violence Prevention

Your donation helps create safer futures for First Nations families and communities. FNAAFV supports a network of community-controlled Family Violence Prevention and Legal Services — culturally safe services dedicated to First Nations victim-survivors. Every donation strengthens frontline work to help break the cycle of violence, deliver legal and non-legal support, and drive healing and justice.

100%

of donations go directly to our member organisations and their work in community.

By giving, you support:

Safer homes and stronger, violence-free futures
Culturally safe, community-led, trauma-informed services
First Nations-led advocacy and systemic change