Defence is committed to actively preventing and responding to family and domestic violence within the Defence community and the broader Australian community.
The Defence Strategy for Preventing and Responding to Family and Domestic Violence 2023-2028 (the Strategy) and corresponding action plan demonstrate Defence’s active engagement in the national response addressing this issue, guided by the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032.
The Strategy sets out the Defence’s vision, objectives, key areas of focus and principles. With a focus on the domains of prevention, early intervention, response and recovery, the strategy aims to:
- enhance response, support and intervention provided to victim-survivors and those who commit family and domestic violence
- provide Defence personnel with the skills and knowledge to recognise and confidently respond to family and domestic violence
- promote community understanding and awareness of family and domestic violence.
The Defence Strategy for Preventing and Responding to Family and Domestic Violence 2023-2028 Action Plan (the Action Plan) details targeted actions Defence will take to realise the strategy’s commitment and support achievement of the vision, actions and outcomes for the Defence and Australian community.
The Action Plan commits Defence to measuring and reporting its achievement against the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032 where appropriate.