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The National FVPLS Forum was established in May 2012 and is the National Peak Body for Family Violence Prevention Legal Services (FVPLS) around Australia that provide culturally safe and holistic services to First Nations people affected by family violence – predominantly women and children. The National FVPLS Forum 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.

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Rates of violence against First Nations women are 34 times higher than other women in Australia, and up to 80 times in the worst areas of the country

Three (3) in five (5) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have experienced physical or sexual violence. First Nations women are also 34 times more likely to be hospitalized due to family violence than non-indigenous women and 11 times more likely to die due to assault (AIHW 2019 p.113). Family violence is also the primary driver of First Nations children into out-of-home care, and 88% of Aboriginal children in care have experienced family violence. Family violence has been associated with various negative health impacts, including higher rates of miscarriage, pre-term birth and low birthweight, depression, anxiety, suicide and other long-term health consequences for women and children (AIHW 2019 p.115).

The scale of the problem is much greater than this, however, because it is known that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are less likely than other women to report family violence or to seek support because of judgment, discrimination, shame or fear. The health and wellbeing of First Nations children depends upon the safety and resilience of First Nations women and families, so addressing family violence is a central priority in eliminating inter-generational disadvantage and discrimination against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia.

The National Forum works with its FVPLS members, communities, governments and other partners to raise awareness about family violence effecting First Nations people, and to advocate for culturally safe legal and other holistic responses to this issue. The National Forum provides a unified voice for its FVPLS members in areas of national policy, planning and law reform, and being a member of the national Coalition of Peaks, the National Forum is committed to the national Closing the Gap targets, including Target 13:

  • Target 13: 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.”

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LAST CALL for any talented Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander amateur artists to create an art piece that tells our story!

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As we pause to celebrate International Women's Day 2024 and reflect on the theme of ‘Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress’, we reaffirm our commitment to helping to create a world where all women are heard, valued, and empowered to be meaningful leaders in their families, ...their communities, and beyond.

The Family Violence Prevention & Legal Service (FVPLS) sector is unwavering in its commitment to supporting women and their children survive and thrive through the impact of domestic, family and sexual violence. We are their staunch advocates in calling for action to break down barriers and create environments where all women are valued and respected.

But most of all – heard.

We have the solutions, and encourage everyone to recognise, promote and take responsibility to elevate the unique perspectives and contributions of women from all walks of life, because all women count.

#IWD2024 #CountHerIn #FVPLS

CLOSING SOON!!

Our Expression of Interest for an emerging Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artist to help us tell our story with some beautiful artwork is closing soon!

Amateur artists (individuals or collectives) are invited to submit a digital photo of their completed art ...piece and an artist biography by 5pm on Friday, March 15, 2024.

All the details of the Expression of Interest, including how to apply, can be found here: https://nationalfvpls.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Invitation-for-EOI_NFVPLS-Forum-Story-Artwork_January-2024.pdf

Did you know that in Australia, 1 in 6 women currently experience economic abuse by a partner?*

We know from the work that we do that abuse comes in many forms, so having support to survive and thrive through the impact of domestic, family and sexual violence is critical for many First ...Nations women and children.

That’s why days like International Women’s Day are so important. They help shine a light on the plight of women and children affected by abuse by providing an opportunity to elevate their voices, hear solutions, and deliver better outcomes for our First Nations women and families.

The theme for the March 8 event is ‘Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress’ and there are plenty of ways to get involved. Check out the UN Women Australia website for more information. https://www.iwd.net.au/resources

#IWD2024 #CountHerIn #FVPLS

*https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-22/australia-abs-figures-economic-financial-abuse-childhood/103133396

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