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FNAAFV acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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What We Do

Raising awareness

As a fully incorporated, self-determined, and community-controlled national peak body, FNAAFV provides expert national advice in areas of policy, planning and law reform, and advocates for safety and justice for First Nations people affected by domestic, family, and sexual violence.

We work with our members, communities, partners, and allies to raise awareness about family violence effecting First Nations people, and advocate for culturally safe legal and holistic responses to the issue.

Delivering our Strategic Plan 2024–2029.

FNAAFV is committed to delivering on its Strategic Plan 2024–2029 and will sequence its priorities and initiatives to position the organisation as a leader in the sector, driving meaningful change at scale.

Underpinning these priorities and initiatives is our vision that all First Nations women and children affected by domestic, family, and sexual violence will have access to justice through the FVPLS sector, regardless of where they live.

Horizon 1 · 2024–2025

Strengthen foundations and set the course

Establish FNAAFV, engage identified strategic partners, launch the brand and a clear member offering, and build an evidence-informed presence with government.

Horizon 2 · 2026–2027

Drive key reform and build sector capacity

Formalise relationships across all levels of government, secure a sustainable main funding source, support members to respond to State and Territory reform, and be recognised as thought leaders.

Horizon 3 · 2028–2029

Lead and grow

Be a respected, sought-after sector partner with increased funding into the sector, demonstrate how services are reducing violence, grow membership, and build an international First Nations community of practice.

Our Value Proposition

A community-controlled organisation working in partnership with its members, FNAAFV is uniquely placed to drive systems change:

Community controlled

Committed to amplifying the work of our sector in delivering culturally appropriate responses to domestic, family and sexual violence affecting our mob.

Evidence base

Representing FVPLSs across the country, FNAAFV is uniquely placed to identify and address relevant policy, legal and funding reforms.

Legal and non-legal supports

Our members deliver both in community, so we understand and advocate for holistic responses to domestic, family and sexual violence affecting our mob.

National service footprint

Lets FNAAFV identify and facilitate opportunities for capacity building, share relevant learnings, and convene key players across the sector.

Closing the Gap

Committed to the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, particularly Targets 12 and 13.

Advocacy is at the heart of what we do.

Advocacy is at the heart of what we do as a specialist national peak body, and is critical to ensuring the needs of our sector and their communities are adequately supported to deal with the impacts of domestic, family, and sexual violence.