The Albanese Labor Government is continuing in its efforts to address domestic and family violence, funding a new Men’s Wellness Centre that will deliver culturally responsive and safe programs to First Nations men in Yalata, South Australia.
Tullawon Health Service Incorporation will receive $2.38 million in Australian Government funding to create the Yalata Anangu Men’s Healing Centre.
The Centre will provide a safe space for local men to access education programs, therapies and activities to reconnect with culture and community, and reduce domestic and family violence.
The Yalata centre is one of 13 Men’s Wellness Centres across the country as part of a $41.4 million investment under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan 2023-2025.
Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth, said the program in this Centre will be designed in consultation with the Yalata community.
“We know to achieve our goal of ending violence against women and children in one generation we must work across a range of areas and with a range of solutions, that are community-led,” Minister Rishworth said.
“Men must be part of this change.
“The Yalata Anangu Men’s Healing Centre will work with its community to develop and deliver holistic, trauma-informed, inclusive programs so that local First Nations men can access the programs and services they need.
“The centre at Yalata will be one of 13 Men’s Wellness Centres in First Nations communities across the nation to help break the cycle of violence and keep families safe.”
This initiative will also contribute to progress on Target 13 under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap 2020-2030 (National Agreement), which aims to reduce all forms of violence against First Nations women and children by at least 50 per cent by 2031.
More information on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan 2023-2025 is available at the Department of Social Servies website.
If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence, call the 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit www.1800respect.org.au for online chat and video call services.
- Available 24/7: call, text, or online chat
- Mon-Fri, 9am-midnight AEST (except national public holidays): video call (no appointment needed)
In an emergency, call 000.
If you are concerned about your behaviour or use of violence, you can contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit www.ntv.org.au
Feeling worried or no good? Connect with 13YARN Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporters on 13 92 76 available 24/7 from any mobile or pay phone, or visit www.13yarn.org.au No shame, no judgement, safe place to yarn.