We are proud to announce the return of the Overcoming Indigenous Family Violence Forum. The 2026 theme ‘Our Way, Our Changemakers’ is a tribute to the continuous hard work put out by our community leaders and ACCO sector who are fighting tirelessly to achieve real progress towards Target 13 of Closing the Gap.  

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To ensure we are supported in this fight for real change we must continue to demand for sustained funding, resources, and support for First Nations community-led solutions that have the cultural knowledge, lived experience, and expertise to create lasting change. 

​Significant developments have occurred in the Indigenous family violence sector. We continue to witness the emergence of community-driven initiatives that prioritise cultural healing, early intervention, and support for families and individuals experiencing violence. Increasingly, Elders and cultural leaders are recognised as key agents of change, and collaboration between governments, service providers, and First Nations communities has strengthened.  

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​It is with this momentum that we look ahead to the 2026 Overcoming Indigenous Family Violence Forum; A platform for knowledge exchange and community connection; a place where we, the changemakers, are heard.  

Together, we hold the solutions to create safer, stronger, and healthier communities. I look forward to welcoming you all in May to what will be another powerful gathering and celebration of, resistance, resilience and our collective cultural strength.