Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # FNAAFV First Nations Advocates Against Family Violence ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://fnaafv.org.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://fnaafv.org.au/) - First Nations Advocates Against Family Violence provides expert national policy advice in areas of policy, planning and law reform, and advocates for safety and justice for First Nations people affected by family violence. - [Pathways to Justice - Specialist Support, Safer Communities](https://fnaafv.org.au/pathways-to-justice/) - A new storytelling series that highlights the essential role of Family Violence Prevention Legal Services (FVPLSs) in supporting the safety and wellbeing of First Nations women and children experiencing domestic, family, and sexual violence. - [Who we are](https://fnaafv.org.au/who-we-are/) - The National Forum was formally established in May 2012 and is comprised of member organisations across Australia who provide services as part of the Family Violence Prevention Legal Services Program. - [Sector Strengthening Plan](https://fnaafv.org.au/sector-strengthening-plan/) - The term ‘family violence’ is broader and recognises the complex kinship of First Nations people. - [Dashboard](https://fnaafv.org.au/dashboard/) - [Contact Us & Get Involved](https://fnaafv.org.au/contact-us-get-involved/) - Funding the National Forum The Australian Government does not provide direct funding to the National Forum, despite its specialised expertise in family violence developed over the past decade, and the crucial importance of our national advocacy work in raising awareness and informing policy responses to the issue of family violence. Instead, the National Forum relies upon contributions from its FVPLS members, as well as public donations and pro-bon....... - [Terms and Conditions](https://fnaafv.org.au/terms-and-conditions/) - Coming soon. - [Privacy](https://fnaafv.org.au/privacy/) - Coming soon. - [Disclaimer](https://fnaafv.org.au/disclaimer/) - Coming soon. - [Community of Practice](https://fnaafv.org.au/community-of-practice/) - [News and Activities](https://fnaafv.org.au/home/news-activities/) - News, Campaigns (Optional Grid / Shape Vs Above) , Media Releases, Activities Posts - [Login](https://fnaafv.org.au/login/) - [Learn about Family Violence](https://fnaafv.org.au/learn-about-family-violence/) - The term ‘family violence’ is broader and recognises the complex kinship of First Nations people. - [Governance Documents](https://fnaafv.org.au/governance-documents/) - [Board Meetings](https://fnaafv.org.au/board-meetings/) - [Members Meetings](https://fnaafv.org.au/members-meetings/) - [Research & Submissions](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/) - The National FVPLS Forum conducts research and policy analysis and prepares submissions in order to reduce family violence and advance the rights and wellbeing of First Nations people in their access to legal and non-legal services and support. - [FVPLS Services](https://fnaafv.org.au/fvpls-services/) - FVPLS services are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations – our communities know and trust our staff and services. Nationally, 95% of clients are First Nations women and children, and FVPLS services are unique, experienced and specialist agencies that deliver culturally safe legal and non-legal services within which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is acknowledged and celebrated. FVPLS organisations began operating more than 20 ye - [Intro](https://fnaafv.org.au/intro/) ## Our People - [Antoinette Braybrook](https://fnaafv.org.au/our-people/antoinette-braybrook/) - [Cindy Torrens](https://fnaafv.org.au/our-people/cindy-torrens/) - [Julie Perkins](https://fnaafv.org.au/our-people/julie-perkins/) - [Wynetta Dewis](https://fnaafv.org.au/our-people/test-3/) - [Jake Smith](https://fnaafv.org.au/our-people/jake-smith/) - [Corina Martin](https://fnaafv.org.au/our-people/corina-martin/) - [Tosha Sambo](https://fnaafv.org.au/our-people/tosha-sambo/) - [Lianne Brown](https://fnaafv.org.au/our-people/lianne-brown/) - [Kerry Staines](https://fnaafv.org.au/our-people/test/) - [Tahlia-Rose Vanissum](https://fnaafv.org.au/our-people/tahlia-rose-vanissum/) - [Dr Warren Mundy](https://fnaafv.org.au/our-people/dr-warren-mundy/) - [Jenn FitzGerald](https://fnaafv.org.au/our-people/jenn-fitzgerald/) - [Priya Devendran](https://fnaafv.org.au/our-people/priya-devendran/) ## Members - [Marninwarntikura Family Violence Prevention Unit WA](https://fnaafv.org.au/members/marninwarntikura-family-violence-prevention-unit-wa-fitzroy-crossing/) - [Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women’s Council Domestic and Family Violence Service](https://fnaafv.org.au/members/ngaanyatjarra-pitjantjatjara-yankunytjatjara-womens-council-domestic-and-family-violence-service-alice-springs-npy-tri-state-region/) - [Central Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Unit](https://fnaafv.org.au/members/central-australian-aboriginal-family-legal-unit-alice-springs-ho-tennant-creek/) - [North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service](https://fnaafv.org.au/members/north-australian-aboriginal-family-legal-service-darwin-katherine/) - [Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service](https://fnaafv.org.au/members/queensland-indigenous-family-violence-legal-service-cairns-ho-townsville-rockhampton-mount-isa-brisbane/) - [Aboriginal Family Legal Service Queensland (Maruma-li-mari)](https://fnaafv.org.au/members/aboriginal-family-legal-service-southern-queensland-roma/) - [Thiyama-li Family Violence Service Inc. NSW](https://fnaafv.org.au/members/thiyama-li-family-violence-service-inc-nsw-moree-ho-bourke-walgett/) - [Warra-Warra Family Violence Prevention Legal Service](https://fnaafv.org.au/members/warra-warra-family-violence-prevention-legal-service-broken-hill/) - [Many Rivers Family Violence Prevention Legal Service](https://fnaafv.org.au/members/many-rivers-family-violence-prevention-legal-service-kempsey/) - [Binaal Billa Family Violence Prevention Legal Service](https://fnaafv.org.au/members/binaal-billa-family-violence-prevention-legal-service-forbes/) - [Djirra](https://fnaafv.org.au/members/djirra-melbourne-ho-mildura-gippsland-barwon-south-west/) - [Family Violence Legal Service Aboriginal Corporation (SA)](https://fnaafv.org.au/members/family-violence-legal-service-aboriginal-corporation-port-augusta-ho-ceduna-pt-lincoln/) - [SiS Tasmania](https://fnaafv.org.au/members/tasmanian-aboriginal-legal-service-family-violence-prevention-legal-service/) - [Aboriginal Family Legal Services WA](https://fnaafv.org.au/members/aboriginal-family-legal-services-wa-perth-ho-broome-carnarvon-geraldton-kalgoorlie-kununurra-port-headland/) - [Southern Aboriginal Corporation Family Violence Prevention Legal Service](https://fnaafv.org.au/members/southern-aboriginal-corporation-family-violence-prevention-legal-service/) - [Southern Aboriginal Corporation Family Violence Prevention Legal Service](https://fnaafv.org.au/members/southern-aboriginal-corporation-family-violence-prevention-legal-service-2/) ## Research and Submissions - [FNAAFV Submission - Second Action Plan](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/fnaafv-submission-second-action-plan/) - [FNAAFV Submission to the Inquiry into the Care and Protection of Children Legislation Amendment (Every Child Matters) Bill 2026](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/fnaafv-submission-to-the-inquiry-into-the-care-and-protection-of-children-legislation-amendment-every-child-matters-bill-2026/) - [FNAAFV Submission to the review of Practical Legal Training](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/fnaafv-submission-to-the-review-of-practical-legal-training/) - [MEDIA RELEASE: Budget Announces Family Violence ACCO Funding, Peak Body Calls for Clarity and Collaboration](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/media-release-budget-announces-family-violence-acco-funding-peak-body-calls-for-clarity-and-collaboration/) - [FNAAFV Submission - Inquiry into Racism, Hate and Violence Directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/fnaafv-submission-inquiry-into-racism-hate-and-violence-directed-at-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-people/) - [FNAAFV Submission - NTG - Sentencing Amendment (Murder) Bill 2026](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/fnaafv-submission-ntg-sentencing-amendment-murder-bill-2026/) - [MEDIA RELEASE: Release of Our Ways Strong Ways plan](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/release-of-our-ways-strong-ways-plan/) - [FNAAFV 2026-27 Pre-Budget Submission to Treasury](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/fnaafv-2026-27-pre-budget-submission-to-treasury/) - [MEDIA RELEASE: Tragedy highlights urgent need to invest in Specialist Aboriginal-led family violence services](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/media-release-tragedy-highlights-urgent-need-to-invest-in-specialist-aboriginal-led-family-violence-services/) - [FNAAFV Submission - Inquiry into Australia's Youth Justice and incarceration system](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/fnaafv-submission-inquiry-into-australias-youth-justice-and-incarceration-system/) - [FNAAFV Submission - A new approach to programs for families](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/fnaafv-submission-a-new-approach-to-programs-for-families/) - [SCHADS Award Classification - Witness Statement](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/schads-award-classification-witness-statement/) - [Emerging Leaders Day Statement – Boorloo (Perth), WA](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/emerging-leaders-day-statement-boorloo-perth-wa/) - [FNAAFV Submission: SCHADS Award Provisional Structure & Pay Rates](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/fnaafv-submission-schads-award-provisional-structure-pay-rates/) - [FNAAFV Submission - NT Governments Draft Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Roadmap](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/fnaafv-submission-nt-governments-draft-domestic-family-and-sexual-violence-prevention-and-response-roadmap/) - [FNAAFV Submission - Domestic and Family Violence and Victims Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (NT)](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/fnaafv-submission-domestic-and-family-violence-and-victims-legislation-amendment-bill-2025-nt/) - [FNAAFV Pre-Budget Submission 2025_2026](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/fnaafv-pre-budget-submission-2025_2026/) - [MEDIA RELEASE: National DFSV Peak Body urges NT Government to collaborate with frontline services on Child Protection Reform](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/media-release-national-dfsv-peak-body-urges-nt-government-to-collaborate-with-frontline-services-on-child-protection-reform/) - [MEDIA RELEASE: Major Funding Win in New NAJP](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/media-release-major-funding-win-in-new-najp/) - [MEDIA RELEASE: Call for Urgent Action on Domestic Violence in the NT](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/media-release-call-for-urgent-action-on-domestic-violence-in-the-nt/) - [MEDIA RELEASE: Peak Body Calls for Clarity and Commitment on Government’s Response to Senate Inquiry](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/media-release-peak-body-calls-for-clarity-and-commitment-on-governments-response-to-senate-inquiry/) - [MEDIA RELEASE: DVF Peak Body Call for CTG Progress](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/media-release-dvf-peak-body-call-for-ctg-progress/) - [FNAAFV Submission: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Safety Plan](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/fnaafv-submission-national-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-family-safety-plan/) - [FNAAFV Submission_Truth and Justice Commission Bill 2024](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/fnaafv-submission_truth-and-justice-commission-bill-2024/) - [FNAAFV Submission_Criminal Code Amendment (Deepfake Sexual Material) Bill 2024](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/fnaafv-submission_criminal-code-amendment-deepfake-sexual-material-bill-2024/) - [FNAAFV Submission_Australian Law Reform Commission's inquiry into Justice Reponses to Sexual Violence](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/fnaafv-submission_australian-law-reform-commissions-inquiry-into-justice-reponses-to-sexual-violence/) - [MEDIA RELEASE: $3.9B Applauded by Grassroots Providers](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/media-release-3-9b-applauded-by-grassroots-providers/) - [MEDIA RELEASE: Sector Calls for Investment to Lead Solutions](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/media-release-sector-calls-for-investment-to-lead-solutions/) - [MEDIA RELEASE: Grassroots Groundswell Forming to Address DFV National Crisis](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/media-release-grassroots-groundswell-forming-to-address-dfv-national-crisis/) - [MEDIA RELEASE: Report Findings Meaningless Without Immediate Investment](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/media-release-report-findings-meaningless-without-immediate-investment/) - [MEDIA RELEASE: DFV Peak Body Calls for Urgent Progress on National Crisis](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/media-release-dfv-peak-body-calls-for-urgent-progress-on-national-crisis/) - [MEDIA RELEASE: Peak Body Heralds in New Era of Self-Determination](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/media-release-peak-body-heralds-in-new-era-of-self-determination/) - [MEDIA RELEASE: Peak Body Calls for Government Response and Immediate Collaboration following NLAP Report Release](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/media-release-peak-body-calls-for-government-response-and-immediate-collaboration-following-nlap-report-release/) - [MEDIA RELEASE: Pay Parity Funds a Welcome Relief for FVPLS Sector](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/media-release-pay-parity-funds-a-welcome-relief-for-fvpls-sector/) - [MEDIA RELEASE: FVPLS Services Hindered by Grossly Inadequate Lack of Investment - Critical Ask from Federal Budget](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/media-release-fvpls-services-hindered-by-grossly-inadequate-lack-of-investment-critical-ask-from-federal-budget/) - [The National Family Violence Prevention Legal Services Pre-Budget Submission 2024-2025](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/the-national-family-violence-prevention-legal-services-pre-budget-submission-2024-2025/) - [MEDIA RELEASE: Peak Body Welcomes National Response but calls out Major Gap](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/media-release-peak-body-welcomes-national-response-but-calls-out-major-gap/) - [MEDIA RELEASE: Sector calls for immediate action on national epidemic](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/media-release-sector-calls-for-immediate-action-on-national-epidemic/) - [MEDIA RELEASE: National Peak Body Calls for Community-Driven Solutions following Legal Service Closure](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/national-peak-body-calls-for-community-driven-solutions-following-legal-service-closure/) - [MEDIA RELEASE: Sector calls for real change following review of National Agreement on Closing the Gap](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/sector-calls-for-real-change-following-review-of-national-agreement-on-closing-the-gap/) - [MEDIA RELEASE: Sector funding even more critical as more women die](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/media-release-sector-funding-even-more-critical-as-more-women-die/) - [Crimes Amendment (Strengthening the Criminal Justice Response to Sexual Violence) Bill 2024](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/crimes-amendment-strengthening-the-criminal-justice-response-to-sexual-violence-bill-2024/) - [Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI): Artwork Commission for The Forum](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/invitation-for-expression-of-interest-eoi-artwork-commission-for-the-forum/) - [Submission for the Independent Review of the National Legal Assistance Partnership Agreement (NLAP)](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/submission-for-the-independent-review-of-the-national-legal-assistance-partnership-agreement-nlap/) - [The NFVPLS Forum submission to the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department regarding the Exposure Draft of the Family Law Amendment Bill (No.2) 2023](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/the-nfvpls-forum-submission-to-the-commonwealth-attorne-generals-department-regarding-the-exposure-draft-of-the-family-law-amendment-bill-no-2-2023/) - [Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/special-rapporteur-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples/) - [Submission to Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women's Voices) Project](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/submission-to-wiyi-yani-u-thangani-womens-voices-project/) - [Senate Inquiry into Domestic Violence calls on Government to immediately provide more funding to legal assistance services](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/senate-inquiry-into-domestic-violence-calls-on-government-to-immediately-provide-more-funding-to-legal-assistance-services/) - [Access to Justice Arrangements Draft Report](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/access-to-justice-arrangements-draft-report/) - [2016-17 Pre-Budget Submission - National FVPLS Forum](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/2016-17-pre-budget-submission-national-fvpls-forum/) - [Strong Families, Safe Kids: Family violence response and prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/strong-families-safe-kids-family-violence-response-and-prevention-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-children-and-families/) - [Redfern Statement Family Violence and Justice Workshop Communique](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/redfern-statement-family-violence-and-justice-workshop-communique/) - [Statement of Support from Australian Legal Assistance Forum (ALAF)](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/statement-of-support-from-australian-legal-assistance-forum-alaf/) - [Submission to the Closing the Gap Refresh Process, April 2018](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/submission-to-the-closing-the-gap-refresh-process-april-2018/) - [Submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission Review of the Family Law System Issues Paper, May 2018](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/submission-to-the-australian-law-reform-commission-review-of-the-family-law-system-issues-paper-may-2018/) - [Joint Submission to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee: Putting single mothers last: the economic injustice of ParentsNext, February 2019](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/joint-submission-to-the-senate-community-affairs-references-committee-putting-single-mothers-last-the-economic-injustice-of-parentsnext-february-2019/) - [National Plan submission to the Department of Social Services - Developing the next National Plan to reduce Violence against Women and Their Children July 2021](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/national-plan-submission-to-the-department-of-social-services-developing-the-next-national-plan-to-reduce-violence-against-women-and-their-children-july-2021/) - [National Forum Response to Senate Estimates](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/national-forum-response-to-senate-estimates/) - [No "Fair Go" for Aboriginal women](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/no-fair-go-for-aboriginal-women/) - [Aboriginal service overlooked for Aboriginal family violence funding](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/aboriginal-service-overlooked-for-aboriginal-family-violence-funding/) - [Devastating impacts of Coalition's proposed cuts to Aboriginal legal services](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/devastating-impacts-of-coalitions-proposed-cuts-to-aboriginal-legal-services/) - [Response to Governor-General Quentin Bryce's condemnation of violence against women](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/response-to-governor-general-quentin-bryces-condemnation-of-violence-against-women/) - [Devastating cuts to Aboriginal Family Violence legal services](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/devastating-cuts-to-aboriginal-family-violence-legal-services/) - [New Threat For Family Violence Prevention Legal Services](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/new-threat-for-family-violence-prevention-legal-services/) - [Plea for PM to Step in and fix Indigenous Affairs policy and funding chaos](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/plea-for-pm-to-step-in-and-fix-indigenous-affairs-policy-and-funding-chaos/) - [New Stats reveal that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are one of the most incarcerated groups in the world](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/new-stats-reveal-that-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-women-are-one-of-the-most-incarcerated-groups-in-the-world/) - [Productivity Commission confirms FVPLS essential](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/productivity-commission-confirms-fvpls-essential/) - [110 Percent Commitment to Family Violence Ignores Lack of Funding](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/110-percent-commitment-to-family-violence-ignores-lack-of-funding/) - [Significant impact of fudnign cuts to legal assistance services emphasised on anniversary of National Apology](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/significant-impact-of-fudnign-cuts-to-legal-assistance-services-emphasised-on-anniversary-of-national-apology/) - [Step up in commitments to the national crisis of family violence](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/step-up-in-commitments-to-the-national-crisis-of-family-violence/) - [Family Violence Prevention Legal Services Award for service excellence](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/family-violence-prevention-legal-services-award-for-service-excellence/) - [Devastating legal assistance funding cuts reversed](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/devastating-legal-assistance-funding-cuts-reversed-2/) - [Devastating legal assistance funding cuts reversed](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/devastating-legal-assistance-funding-cuts-reversed/) - [Nearly 200 organisations outline concern for UN over Australia's declining human rights performance](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/nearly-200-organisations-outline-concern-for-un-over-australias-declining-human-rights-performance/) - [Federal Budget provides no relief for FVPLSs despite escalating rates of family violence](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/federal-budget-provides-no-relief-for-fvplss-despite-escalating-rates-of-family-violence/) - [Reduced commitment to legal services is not good news](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/reduced-commitment-to-legal-services-is-not-good-news/) - [Calls for Increased Commitment to Prevent Aboriginal Child Removal](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/calls-for-increased-commitment-to-prevent-aboriginal-child-removal/) - [Improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victim/survivors access to legal services essential to address family violence](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/improving-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-victim-survivors-access-to-legal-services-essential-to-address-family-violence/) - [Reducing family violence is central to closing the justice gap](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/reducing-family-violence-is-central-to-closing-the-justice-gap/) - [Aboriginal women’s voices should be heard at the 2016 National Summit](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/aboriginal-womens-voices-should-be-heard-at-the-2016-national-summit/) - [Statement on video depicting excessive force by police towards Aboriginal woman](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/statement-on-video-depicting-excessive-force-by-police-towards-aboriginal-woman/) - [Access to justice for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women on International Women’s Day](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/access-to-justice-for-all-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-women-on-international-womens-day/) - [25 years on the system is failing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and destroying families](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/25-years-on-the-system-is-failing-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-communities-and-destroying-families/) - [Action to combat violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women invisible in the Budget](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/action-to-combat-violence-against-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-women-invisible-in-the-budget/) - [Welcome funding but greater investment needed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities being destroyed by family violence](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/welcome-funding-but-greater-investment-needed-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-communities-being-destroyed-by-family-violence/) - [Bold action to address violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/bold-action-to-address-violence-against-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-women/) - [Further investment welcome but more is needed to end violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/further-investment-welcome-but-more-is-needed-to-end-violence-against-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-women/) - [Investment to reduce violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women a welcome priority under the Third Action Plan](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/investment-to-reduce-violence-against-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-women-a-welcome-priority-under-the-third-action-plan/) - [Royal Commission welcome but a broader inquiry into the youth justice system is needed](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/royal-commission-welcome-but-a-broader-inquiry-into-the-youth-justice-system-is-needed/) - [Major Parliamentary report highlights importance of access to legal services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island women and children](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/major-parliamentary-report-highlights-importance-of-access-to-legal-services-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-island-women-and-children/) - [National FVPLS Response to the Third Action Plan](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/national-fvpls-response-to-the-third-action-plan/) - [National FVPLS Forum response to Ms Dhu decision](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/national-fvpls-forum-response-to-ms-dhu-decision/) - [National FVPLS Forum response to Ms June Oscar AO appointed as Social Justice Commissioner](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/national-fvpls-forum-response-to-ms-june-oscar-ao-appointed-as-social-justice-commissioner/) - [NFVPLS, NACLC & NATSILS joint media release: Federal Budget 2017](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/nfvpls-naclc-natsils-joint-media-release-federal-budget-2017/) - [NFVPLS Media Release - UN Special Rapporteur on Rights of Indigenous Peoples](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/nfvpls-media-release-un-special-rapporteur-on-rights-of-indigenous-peoples/) - [NFVPLS Media Release - Turnbull Government’s expansion of Domestic Violence Units to have little impact on addressing family violence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/nfvpls-media-release-turnbull-governments-expansion-of-domestic-violence-units-to-have-little-impact-on-addressing-family-violence-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-women-and-childr/) - [NFVPLS Media Release - Investing in Aboriginal organisations essential to promote child well-being and resilience says landmark NT Royal Commission](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/nfvpls-media-release-investing-in-aboriginal-organisations-essential-to-promote-child-well-being-and-resilience-says-landmark-nt-royal-commission/) - [NFVPLS Media Release - response to the release of Royal Commission report into child abuse](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/nfvpls-media-release-response-to-the-release-of-royal-commission-report-into-child-abuse/) - [NFVPLS Media Release - Without justice targets and a strong focus on family violence, the Closing the Gap Framework will continue to fail Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/nfvpls-media-release-without-justice-targets-and-a-strong-focus-on-family-violence-the-closing-the-gap-framework-will-continue-to-fail-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-women-and-children/) - [NFVPLS Media Release - Urgent action to prevent family violence required to make the Apology a reality](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/nfvpls-media-release-urgent-action-to-prevent-family-violence-required-to-make-the-apology-a-reality/) - [NFVPLS Media Release - The 2018 Budget is yet another missed opportunity for the Federal Government to invest in ending family violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/nfvpls-media-release-the-2018-budget-is-yet-another-missed-opportunity-for-the-federal-government-to-invest-in-ending-family-violence-against-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-women/) - [Joint Statement from national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak agencies on proposed legislative reforms to the NSW statutory child protection system](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/joint-statement-from-national-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peak-agencies-on-proposed-legislative-reforms-to-the-nsw-statutory-child-protection-system/) - [National FVPLSForum welcomes partnership approach to Closing the Gap Refresh](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/national-fvplsforum-welcomes-partnership-approach-to-closing-the-gap-refresh/) - [No safety, no certainty: National FVPLS Forum response to the 2019-20 Federal Budget](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/no-safety-no-certainty-national-fvpls-forum-response-to-the-2019-20-federal-budget/) - [Welcome commitment to safety of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander victims/survivors of family violence](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/welcome-commitment-to-safety-of-aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-victims-survivors-of-family-violence/) - [Welcome commitment to supporting Family Violence Prevention Legal Services - FVPLS Forum Welcomes Greens Announcement](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/welcome-commitment-to-supporting-family-violence-prevention-legal-services-fvpls-forum-welcomes-greens-announcement/) - [Submission to the merger of the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/submission-to-the-merger-of-the-federal-circuit-court-and-family-court/) - [Media release in support of FVPLSs from National Association of Community Legal Centres (NACLC)](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/media-release-in-support-of-fvplss-from-national-association-of-community-legal-centres-naclc/) - [Media release in support of FVPLSs from National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (NATSILS)](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/media-release-in-support-of-fvplss-from-national-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-legal-services-natsils/) - [Media release in support of FVPLSs from Community Law Australia](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/media-release-in-support-of-fvplss-from-community-law-australia/) - [Statement: The National Family Violence Prevention and Legal Services Forum (National FVPLS Forum) welcomes the historic new Closing the Gap Agreement released today](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/statement-the-national-family-violence-prevention-and-legal-services-forum-national-fvpls-forum-welcomes-the-historic-new-closing-the-gap-agreement-released-today/) - [Family violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women is a national crisis](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/family-violence-against-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-women-is-a-national-crisis/) - [National Forum Strategic Response](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/national-forum-strategic-response/) - [National Forum Brochure](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/national-forum-brochure/) - [Submission to the ALRC Family Law Review Discussion Paper](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/submission-to-the-alrc-family-law-review-discussion-paper/) - [Gender Equity Victoria endorsement of the National FVPLS Forum submission to the Fourth Action Plan](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/gender-equity-victoria-endorsement-of-the-national-fvpls-forum-submission-to-the-fourth-action-plan/) - [Submission on the Development of the Fourth Action Plan under the National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/submission-on-the-development-of-the-fourth-action-plan-under-the-national-plan-to-reduce-violence-against-women-and-their-children/) - [Submission to the Review of the National Partnership Agreement on Legal Assistance Services](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/submission-to-the-review-of-the-national-partnership-agreement-on-legal-assistance-services/) - [Submission to the Review of the Indigenous Legal Assistance Program](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/submission-to-the-review-of-the-indigenous-legal-assistance-program/) - [Submission to the Australian Labor Party's Consultation Draft of the National Policy Platform](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/submission-to-the-australian-labor-partys-consultation-draft-of-the-national-policy-platform/) - [Family Law Amendment (Parenting Management Hearings) Bill 2017](https://fnaafv.org.au/research-submissions/family-law-amendment-parenting-management-hearings-bill-2017/) - 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