Our Ways Strong Together: Fighting Family Violence

0:00A new First Nations-lit organization called Our Way Strong Together launches in Canberra this Wednesday to fight the hitting crisis of family violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children. First Nations women face stark risks being seven times more likely to be killed and 27 times more likely to be hospitalized from family. Violence compare to non-indigenous women. Advocates have pushed for this for years pointing out under-reporting and patchy funding for prevention and support. The group will unite community expertise from women, men, and gender diverse people to improve responses in policing, courts, housing, child, protection, and frontline services. It partners with existing organizations through the coalition of peaks for a holistic approach across health, education, and youth sectors. Director Anti-Mirial Bamblet highlights the need for better data as current figures are unclear and often ignore sexual violence. Recent health institute data shows 67% of First Nations people aged 15 and overharmed

1:04physically name a partner or family member. As the attacker, this effort ties into a 218 million $300,000 government commitment and aims to meet closing the gap goals. Like having violence raised by 2031, ensuring community voices drive real change. Stay informed with Sydney News Today, AI-powered updates.