Embolden met with members statewide to develop our sector’s response to the final report from the Royal Commission into domestic, family and sexual violence: With Courage: South Australia’s vision beyond violence. The Royal Commission recommendations present a vital opportunity for system reform. It is important that our state takes a strategic approach to implementation, underpinned by genuine partnership between State Government, the specialist sector and people with lived experience. Implementation needs to be measured, sustainable and ensure that systems are ready to support victim-survivors.
Strengthening government systems needs to be balanced with sector-led initiatives and investment, including supporting sector participation in co-design processes. Funding for the sector must be directed to South Australian organisations and promote Aboriginal self-determination through support for Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations. Successful reform will also require a strong and sustainable peak body for the specialist DFSV sector, with capacity to operate as an effective partner to government.
Read Embolden’s full response to the Royal Commission recommendations here.