For hundreds of years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have worked hard to care for family and kin. They are also disproportionately affected by domestic and family violence.

Domestic and family violence is not and has never been a part of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture. It can happen to anyone and it is not your fault if it happens to you.

There are many types of domestic and family violence, and it isn’t always physical. You can read about the different types of domestic and family violence here.

Your safety matters and there are people and services available to support you. Find out more about culturally safe support services here.

We acknowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women also experience violence from non-Indigenous perpetrators.