Many people contributed to this capability framework. The department acknowledges and thanks those across the family violence and sexual assault sectors and broader service system that contributed. We also acknowledge the members of a dedicated working group that guided development of this framework and thank them for their dedication, collaboration and expertise. This was instrumental in shaping this capability framework. These include Safe and Equal, No to Violence and Sexual Assault Services Victoria.
Aboriginal acknowledgement
The Victorian Government acknowledges Victorian Aboriginal people as the First Peoples and Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land and water on which we rely. We acknowledge and respect that Aboriginal communities are steeped in traditions and customs built on a disciplined social and cultural order that has sustained 60,000 years of existence. We acknowledge the significant disruptions to social and cultural order and the ongoing hurt caused by colonisation. We acknowledge the ongoing leadership role of Aboriginal communities, particularly Aboriginal women, in addressing and preventing family violence and will continue to work in collaboration with First Peoples to eliminate family violence from all communities.
Acknowledgement of victim survivors of family violence
We pay our respects to victims and victim survivors of family violence and violence against women. We acknowledge their resilience and courage. They remain at the forefront of our work.
We acknowledge the Victim Survivors Advisory Committee. We consulted with committee members to develop this capability framework. Members provided valuable insights into how this framework could improve the experiences of people experiencing family violence.
Family violence services and support
If you have experienced violence or sexual assault, contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732). You can get immediate help. You can also get ongoing help. When you call, you will talk to a counsellor from the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence hotline.
For confidential support and information, contact Safe Steps’ 24/7 family violence response line on 1800 015 188.
If you are concerned for your safety or that of someone else, contact the police or call Triple Zero (000) for emergency help.
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