Commissioner Micaela Cronin will speak to the role of the new Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission in amplifying the voices of people with lived experience of domestic, family, and sexual violence to ensure that the policy and implementation is responsive to their needs.

Since commencing in the role November 2022, the Commissioner has been meeting with people across the sector and community, legal and government organisations, as well as many people with lived experience. A common message has been the need for a strong and supported service sector to achieve progress across the four pillars of prevention, early intervention, response, and healing and recovery identified in the National Plan. Collaboration and coordination across and within the sector, government and community will be essential to achieving the objectives of the National Plan. The Commission is keen to explore ways the Commission can work together with you and support efforts to ensure that services are within everyone’s reach to end domestic, family and sexual violence across Australia.