The First Nations Advocates Against Family Violence (FNAAFV) National Community of Practice

First Nations Advocates Against Family Violence are starting the Comm Prac meetings from the 12 August, this invitation will remain open and anyone can join at anytime.  Please fill out the EOI to be included in the emails with relevant information.

If you are interested in the work of the Comm Prac but have limited availability to attend meeting happy for you to decline the invite but you will be registered and will receive any relevant correspondence and shared resources.

Who is leading this initiative?

The Frist Nations Advocates Against Family Violence (FNAAFV), previously known as the National Family Violence Prevention and Legal Services (NFVPLS Forum), is a community controlled National Peak Body for Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service (FVPLS) members that provide services across all jurisdictions around Australia.  We have a combined footprint that has more than 30 office locations and servicing over 250 communities from very remote to urban locations. We advocate for safety and justice for First Nations people affected by family and gendered violence.  

Learn more about us here:  https://fnaafv.org.au/

What is it about?

A national Community of Practice committed to reducing Family Domestic and Sexual Violence (FDSV) affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

FNAAFV is establishing a Community of Practice to create  alliances and networks aimed at reducing violence, in line with Target 13   of Closing the Gap. This Community of Practice will be driven and led by Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO’s). We understand the power of working together and the power of a united voice.  Our families matter and we need to act now.   As we learn from each other we can strengthen our sector and have an impact both immediately and in the long term. By sharing solutions, ideas, legislative changes and challenges, we can work together to address family violence in our communities.  

The Vision

We envisage  a broad, inclusive partnership with ACCOS and mainstream services at the grassroots who share a commitment to building the capacity of the ACCO sector. And to delivering on all 4 Priority Reforms outlined in the Closing the Gap National Agreement. FNAAFV invites broad participation from organisations that are committed to reducing FDSV.  We are expecting representation from the following sectors: FVPLS, Housing (including shelters and safety housing), Corrections, DV services, Land Councils, Early Childhood, Health, Courts/Justice, Child Protection, Disability, Youth, Social and Emotional Wellbeing, Seniors and Older People, Academic/Research, Stolen Generations, and LGBTQIA+.  

When?

Our first online meetings will focus on sharing between services.  Initially these will be 90 minute meetings every 6 weeks.  We’re planning for a first meeting in August.

How much is it?

Membership will be free. Terms of Reference will be established to guide the conduct, support accountability and transparency. FNAAFV will provide the secretariat function. FNAAFV will track all Community of Practice actions and take minutes from each meeting to circulate to members.  

To join or learn more

If you’re keen to participate or want to know more please complete the short registration below and we will be in touch with more informaiton and details of the first meeting.

Community of Practice Email Contact

[email protected]