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Tangentyere Family Violence Division
The Tangentyere Family Violence Prevention Division works across all stages of domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV intervention, from primary prevention to recovery and healing. This division aims to create comprehensive, culturally relevant, and effective responses to DFSV, supporting both individuals and communities throughout the entire journey of prevention, intervention, and healing. The division is governed by the Tangentyere Women’s and Men’s Family Safety Groups, ensuring that all efforts are led and informed by the lived experiences and guidance of local Aboriginal people. This cultural governance feeds into all aspects of our work, ensuring that our programs are both effective and culturally safe.
Where we work
Tangentyere Family Violence Prevention Division works across 17 Town Camps as well as delivering programs in and
around Alice Springs.
Check out where we cover below!
Our Services
MBCP
The Men’s Behaviour Change Program (MBCP) is offered through Tangentyere with the aim of increasing the safety of women and children who are at risk of family violence.
TWFSG
The Tangentyere Women’s Family Safety Group (TWFSG) was developed out of a need identified by Town Camp women for a voice and action on family and domestic violence issues.
TMFSG
The Tangentyere Men’s Family Safety Group (TMFSG) is a collective of senior Aboriginal men from Alice Springs Town Camps committed to reducing family and community violence through cultural authority, accountability, and healing.
Future Yayes
Future Yayes is a Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) primary prevention program, funded through the Northern Territory Government’s Safe, Respected and Free from Violence Prevention Grant.
Step Up
Step Up! Respect is a primary prevention program designed to engage disengaged young people and the influential adults (influencers) in their lives. The program aims to normalise conversations about consent, risky and harmful sexual behaviours and healthy relationships.
DVSCS
The Domestic Violence Specialist Children’s Services (DVSCS) works with young people between the ages of 12 and 18 who have, or are experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence.
Coolamon
The Coolamon Program (formerly Strong Families) is a community-focused initiative designed to address domestic and family violence (DFV) through culturally appropriate support and resources. The primary aim of the program is to support families affected by DFV, with a particular focus on improving the wellbeing of children.
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