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Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation

Judith Neilson foundation partner - Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation
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Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation is redefining the frontline support system for victim-survivors of domestic, family, and sexual violence in the Northern Territory. Originating in the 1960s to fight for the rights of First Nations People in Town Camps surrounding Alice Springs, Tangentyere Council successfully secured lease rights, housing, water, electricity, and community facilities. With community safety as a key pillar, Tangentyere Council is widely recognised for its community-led initiatives addressing domestic, family, and sexual violence across prevention, behaviour change, early intervention, and holistic support for victim-survivors.

Their ‘Prevent. Assist. Respond. Training (PART)’ initiative equips police and healthcare workers with the skills and cultural understanding needed to bridge critical gaps in frontline responses. Informed by the voices of victim-survivors, particularly First Nations women, the PART initiative provides culturally appropriate knowledge and tools to address the high rates of violence in the region.

In partnership with Women’s Safety Services of Central Australia, the Domestic Violence Legal Service, and the Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission, Tangentyere Council leads a consortium that collaborates closely with the Northern Territory Police, Department of Health, Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory, and Territory Families. This integrated approach ensures a coordinated response to violence, improving outcomes for those affected. Discover more about Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation’s transformative work by visiting their website.

Personal stories /

Driving systemic change for police responses to domestic violence

Judith Neilson Foundation. Tangentyere Council Partner success story

Tangentyere Council’s Prevent Assist Respond training program is equipping police officers to better recognise coercive control, adopt trauma-informed practices, and support victim-survivors with dignity and care. Already, the program has had a significant impact, with officers describing the training as “essential for all police” and “extremely informative.”

Victim-survivor stories and real-world scenarios bring depth and relevance to the sessions. Police officers highlighted how the training equipped them with practical tools for their work, particularly around minimising misidentification in domestic violence cases and recognising patterns of coercive control. One officer reflected, “The way I speak to victim survivors and listen to their story will improve.”

One officer commented, “I already feel more confident going onto the road. This training was extremely informative.” Another officer said, “I highly recommend that every police officer in NT Police attends this training.”

By blending evidence-based insights with practical tools, Tangentyere Council is driving a cultural shift in policing, fostering greater trust and reducing harm within First Nations communities. Their work is setting a new standard for professional development and community safety across the Northern Territory.

I already feel more confident going onto the road. This training was extremely informative.

I highly recommend that every police officer in NT Police attends this training

The way I speak to victim survivors and listen to their story will improve.

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