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Our ways – strong ways – our voices: national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander plan to end family, domestic and sexual violence 2026–2036
A 10-year national strategy that will guide actions towards ending violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children. The plan is grounded in culture and lived experiences. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples developed the plan in partnership with Australian, state and territory governments. The plan has been endorsed by all states and territories
Woven throughout the plan are eight principles that underpin change based on self‑determination, truth-telling, lived experience, healing, systemic transformation, intersectionality, accountability and Indigenous data sovereignty. The plan has five threads. When woven together, they will create a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children live free from violence:
- Centring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice, self-determination and agency.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led solutions that are strengths-based, preventive and healing.
- Reforming the institutions and systems that impact safety.
- Strengthening evidence, research and data ecosystem through Indigenous data sovereignty.
- Breaking cycles of harm through strengthened housing and financial security.
National plan to end violence against women and children 2022-2032
