Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher
Minister for Finance
Minister for Women
Minister for Public Service
Minister for Government Services
The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP
Minister for Social Services
The Hon Andrew Leigh MP
Member for Fenner
Dr Marisa Paterson MLA
Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services
Minister for Women
Minister for the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence
Minister for Corrections Minister for Gaming Reform
Member for Murrumbidgee
Suzanne Orr MLA
Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs
Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water
Minister for Disability, Carers and Community Services
Minister for Seniors and Veterans
Member for Yerrabi
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Innovative trial to support First Nations fathers and tackle family violence
The Federal and ACT Labor Governments are teaming up to deliver an Australian-first trial program that will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait fathers who are using, or at risk of using, violence at home.
The trial Caring Dad’s program will help First Nations fathers to better understand the impact of harmful behaviour, improve their relationships with their children and support them to engage in respectful parenting with mothers.
With almost $1 million funding from the Albanese Labor Government, the ACT Government will deliver and evaluate the culturally safe and community-led trial over the next two years
If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit www.1800respect.org.au for online chat and video call services.
If you are concerned about your behaviour or use of violence, you can contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit www.ntv.org.au MensLine Australia Services are available if you are concerned about your wellbeing, relationships, and behaviour on 1300 789 978 or by visiting www.mensline.org.au
Feeling worried or no good? No shame, no judgement, safe place to yarn. Speak to a 13YARN Crisis Supporter, call 13 92 76. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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