The current state Critically, if we are to make effective and lasting change, it has to be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, our families, and organisations, that are designing the systems that are leading the decision-making and child protection systems and other systems that respond to family violence in our community.3 Catherine Liddle, CEO SNAICC, Forum panelist Consecutive Australian Governments have supported the National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children 2010–2022. The Australian Government, as a joint responsibility with states and territories, has developed the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 20222032. This new plan will be underpinned by two five-year action plans including a dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan. The first action plan is currently being developed by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Council on family, domestic and sexual violence.4 Advocates have called for a dedicated approach to address First Nations family violence for decades, recognising that the drivers of violence are different from non-Indigenous people and include not only gender inequality but also the ongoing impacts of colonisation and racism. Forum participants spoke to First Nations women and children’s needs being subsumed by mainstream plans, resulting in inadequate investment and development of First Nations specific responses to addressing family violence. The Australian Government has committed to the development of a standalone National Plan to End Violence against First Nations Women and Children. While the process to develop the standalone National Plan is under consideration, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan is being developed by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Council on family, domestic and sexual violence 5 and is considered an important foundation for future work. The Forum provided an opportunity for participants to hear from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Council on progress to develop the Action Plan. The Australian Human Rights Commission is not involved in the development of this Action Plan but will be providing feedback captured at the Forum to the Advisory Council, along with this Report. This Report is intended to inform the longer-term formation of the proposed standalone National Plan. However, the findings and recommendations should also be applied to the Action Plan under development. Forum participants saw both plans as part of a continuum of delivering effective reform. They were clear that the current Action Plan can act as a strong foundation for the longer-term standalone National Plan. Wiyi Yani U Thangani • First Nations Women’s Safety Policy Forum • Outcomes Report | 15