Indigenous Family Violence Strategy
The Indigenous Family Violence Strategy (IFVS), jointly managed by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria (AAV) the Department of Human Services (DHS), and the Office of Women's Policy, through the Department of Victorian Communities, is a community led initiative to develop a whole of government response to family violence in Indigenous communities. The Victorian Indigenous Family Violence Taskforce was established in October 2001 to raise community awareness and engage communities in the development of local responses. The taskforce presented its final report in December 2003.
As part of the Indigenous Family Violence Strategy, local Indigenous Family Violence Action Groups have been established across the state. These groups are supported by Indigenous Family Violence Support Workers employed through the Department of Human Services (DHS). Indigenous Family Violence Action Groups are currently finalising Local Action Plans.
Additional information
See also: Family Violence Prevention and Support Program.
Reports:
- Indigenous Family Violence Task Force Report 2003
- Victorian Government's response to the Indigenous Family Violence Task Force Report
- Indigenous Family Violence Community Initiatives Funding 2004-05 Project summaries [PDF 1mb]
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