Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, Robyn Cahill, today joins Territorians everywhere in marking National Survivors' Day, a day honouring the strength and resilience of survivors of domestic violence.
"Today we stand with survivors, those who have endured domestic, and all forms of sexual violence, and we reaffirm our commitment to building a safer Territory for everyone," said Ms Cahill.
"A 1% decrease in domestic violence is a step in the right direction, but there is more work to be done."
The Territory is seeing early signs of progress, with domestic violence-related assaults beginning to decline. Minister Cahill credited community-led efforts and government investment in trauma-informed services for driving change.
"As part of our year of action, certainty and security, the CLP Government is investing a record $36 million annually to tackle domestic, family, and sexual violence, supporting the sector to intervene earlier, hold offenders accountable, and address the root causes of DFSV. We are finalising our Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Roadmap, which puts victims ahead of perpetrators and backs frontline services that deliver real outcomes for Territory communities."
"Everyone has a role to play, whether it is wearing a ribbon, having a hard conversation, or encouraging someone to seek help. We're in this together, together we can make a difference, change starts with each of us."
"Today, we honour survivors. We listen to their stories. And we recommit to building a Northern Territory that is safe and free from violence. Every ribbon, every conversation, every voice counts."
