8 April 2026
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, raising awareness of sexual violence and promoting prevention.Victim-survivors can access free, confidential support, with services continuing to be strengthened across the Territory.Territorians can access free and confidential support through Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC), which provide 24/7 crisis care, forensic examinations and counselling.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month - an important opportunity to raise awareness and drive change, and support those impacted by sexual violence.
Minister for Prevention of Domestic Violence Robyn Cahill said the Finocchiaro CLP Government was using Sexual Assault Awareness Month to reaffirm its commitment to preventing sexual violence and supporting victim-survivors.
"The CLP Government remains focused on our commitment to keep Territorians safe. Preventing sexual violence starts with education, respectful relationships, and a clear understanding of consent."
"We want every Territorian to understand what respectful behaviour looks like, and to call out behaviour that falls short."
"Our approach is guided by the Domestic Family Sexual Violence Reduction Strategy 2025-2028, ensuring we are working together across government and the community to prevent harm and support victim-survivors".
Minister for Health Steve Edgington said Territorians can access free and confidential support through Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC), which provide 24/7 crisis care, forensic examinations and counselling.
"Sexual assault has far-reaching consequences, affecting not only victim-survivors, but the people and communities around them.
"Our Sexual Assault Referral Centres provide a critical frontline response, offering 24/7 care, forensic services and counselling in a safe and confidential environment."
"As part of our of year of growth, certain and security, we are continuing to strengthen trauma-informed, health-led services so Territorians can access the care they need, when they need it"
Specialist services, including Ruby Gaea Darwin Centre Against Sexual Violence, provide counselling, advocacy and community education to support recovery and prevention.
Services are trauma-informed, culturally appropriate and available to people of all ages, genders and backgrounds across the Territory.
The NT Government continues to invest in prevention, early intervention and response through health services, consent education and domestic, family and sexual violence initiatives.
Throughout April, awareness activities and resources will support conversations about safety, consent and respectful relationships.
