- Author:
- Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
- Date:
- 4 Dec 2023
This document is for you, the Victorian community.
It tells you what we have done so far - the strong foundation we will build on. It also talks about the things we still need to do – the unfinished business.
Our work during the next three years will focus on five key priorities:
- drive down family and sexual violence
- focus on children and young people
- strengthen support for victim survivors
- respond to change
- understand and demonstrate our impact.
As we do this work, we remain committed to Aboriginal self-determination. We will continue to put lived experience at the heart of everything we do. We will continue to address Victorians’ diverse needs and the barriers they may face to seeking help.
What we need next is concrete actions, timeframes and a clear understanding of who is responsible for what. We will work closely with the people who prevent and respond to family violence across our state to develop these.
These actions will be set out in the third and final Rolling Action Plan for the 10-year plan, which will be released in mid-2024.
It is going to take a lot of hard work and dedication to stop family violence in Victoria.
Every Victorian has a role to play. We invite you to join us in this important mission.
This document will guide us in the journey.
If you would like to get involved, head to Engage Victoria before Sunday 4 February 2024 and tell us how you think we can deliver on our priorities and focus areas.
Foreword from the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence
Our goal is to end this violence. This requires unwavering work toward generational change.
Statement from Victim Survivors’ Advisory Council
The creation of the Victim Survivors’ Advisory Council has enabled people with lived experience to shape policy and service design.
Introductory acknowledgements
We acknowledge country, we are committed to truth-telling and Treaty and we recognise those who have been harmed by family violence.
Our work to end family violence
Your family, whatever form it takes, should make you feel safe, loved, supported and respected
A strong foundation is now in place
We have now spent seven years working on Ending family violence: Victoria's 10-year plan for change. During this time, we have made big changes to the way we prevent and respond to family violence.
The task ahead
Our work so far has transformed the way we prevent and respond to family violence. Our work needs time to take effect.
Our priorities for the future
The final stage of Ending family violence: Victoria's 10-year plan for change implementation has five areas of focus. Each with its own set of priorities.
How will we get this done
The five areas of focus outlined in this document will guide our work over the coming years.
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