The Northern Territory Government is lending its support to the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence movement, with a social media campaign beginning today which showcases how Territorians are making a difference and delivers the important message that this violence needs to stop.
In the Northern Territory, where domestic and family violence (DFV) rates are the highest in Australia, this year the campaign holds special significance as the findings of the Northern Territory domestic and family violence Coronial Inquests were handed down on the first day of the campaign.
The Facebook campaign features prominent activists, advocates, leaders and organisations who are sharing how they are taking action to end domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) and encouraging others step up and speak out against gender-based violence.
Those who have taken part include: Dr Charlie King AM, Founder of NO MORE; Bettina Danganbarr AO, Founder and Chairperson of Galiwin'ku Women's Space; Dr John Paterson, CEO of Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT) and Chair of Aboriginal Peak Organisations Northern Territory (APONT); and Dr Lucy Owen, Senior Registrar in Emergency Medicine, Royal Darwin Hospital.
Other representatives from organisations in legal, health, social services and education all generously contributed their insights to the campaign, demonstrating that to address gender-based violence, a community-wide response is required.
Territorians can view the social media campaign at facebook.com/TFHC.NT here
