Family and Domestic Violence
In the Community:
Family and Domestic Violence Working Group
We believe that all people are created in the image of God, that all are precious, equally loved, and that should have the opportunity to thrive according to their God-given potential.
Yet too many people – especially women and children – are denied this opportunity because of the impact of family and domestic violence.
The Diocesan Family and Domestic Violence Working Group is committed to listening and learning from the experiences of victim-survivors, and to developing appropriate and impactful resources and training opportunities for our various ministry contexts.
Useful links and information:
- If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000
- 1800RESPECT is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. It is a confidential information, counselling and support service.
- Policy 40.12 - Family and Domestic Violence
National Anglican Family Violence Project
The Anglican Church of Australia has conducted Australia’s first known national research into family violence within faith communities.
The National Anglican Family Violence Project (NAFVP) investigated the prevalence, experience, and impact of family violence for those who identify as Anglicans in Australia. An announcement launching the project in June 2019 is available here.
In August 2021 the detailed research reports were released following presentation at the National Anglican Family Violence Project Working Conference. The objective of the conference was to share the research findings with diocesan representatives and to develop local and national initiatives in response.
Ten Commitments for Prevention and Response
Ten Commitments for Prevention and Response to Domestic and Family Violence in the Anglican Church of Australia were endorsed by General Synod Standing Committee and circulated to dioceses for adoption and action.
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The detailed NAFVP reports and more information about the Families and Culture Commission and the Family Violence Working Group can be found on the Anglican Church of Australia website.