Fourth Action Plan

The National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-2022

An initiative of the Australian Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments

Build the evidence base to inform responses to domestic, family and sexual violence by strengthening the focus on what works to reduce violence, improving data and supporting the Fourth Action Plan priorities.

Priority Number 10 – RESPECT, LISTEN AND RESPOND TO THE DIVERSE LIVED EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE

Implement community-led and tailored initiatives to address the unique experiences and needs of communities affected by multiple forms of discrimination or inequality.

Priority Number 11 – RESPECT, LISTEN AND RESPOND TO THE DIVERSE LIVED EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE

Deliver policies and services to address the disproportionate impact of violence on particular groups.

Priority Number 17 –  IMPROVE SUPPORT AND SERVICE SYSTEM RESPONSES

Collaborate across services, sectors and workforces to ensure responses to women affected by domestic, family and sexual violence are coordinated, meet women’s needs, avoid women having to retell their story and promote their recovery.