Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission

The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission is dedicated to ending gender-based violence in a generation. Our core function is to promote and support the achievement of the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032, and to hold all governments accountable to its objectives.

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About the Commission

Australia’s first Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission was established as an Executive Agency on 1 July 2022, under the Public Service Act 1999. We are an independent, accountable and transparent agency that is committed to bringing people together to end violence against women and children.

Our role

The Commission works with organisations to promote collaboration and the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032. We also work to amplify the voices of people with lived and living experience of domestic, family and sexual violence for meaningful engagement in shaping policy design and service delivery. We believe that those who have experienced domestic, family and sexual violence should be central to the decisions made to end this violence.

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Support services

Every person deserves the right help and support for their needs.

If you are in immediate danger, call 000.

If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, chat online via www.1800RESPECT.org.au, or text 0458 737 732.

Feeling worried or no good? Call a 13YARN Crisis Supporter on 13 92 76. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No shame, no judgement, safe place to yarn.

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.

You can also visit the 1800RESPECT website to chat online or find other services.

Together, we can influence systems, services and support for people with lived and living experience of domestic, family and sexual violence.

News and media

Browse the latest news, updates and media about the Commission.

News

November 28, 2024

Sustainable Workforce Roundtable

November 26, 2024

DFSV Commission Supports Northern Territory Coroner Findings

October 17, 2024

DFSV Commissioner calls for more to be done after recent spike in domestic and family violence-related deaths in Northern Territory

Everyone has a role to play

Domestic, family and sexual violence impacts us all differently. If we are ever to end domestic, family and sexual violence, we need everyone to be part of the change.