The Central Australian Women’s Legal Service team are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of an Aboriginal woman in Alice Springs/Mparntwe last week, for which her partner has now been charged with murder.
We express our solemn support for her family, friends and community as they mourn an unfathomable loss ❤️
As we take more time to process the news, we commit to further strengthening our resolve to advance the dignity, safety and wellbeing of all women ✊ We continue to stand in solidarity with our colleagues across the DV sector in the call for urgent action and resourcing to respond to the highest rates of intimate partner violence in the country ⚠️
If you or a loved one need help or support, reach out to Alice Springs services or contact the national support services on the numbers below…
⬛ Lifeline | 13 11 14
⬛ 1800RESPECT | 1800 737 732)
⬛ 13 Yarn | 13 92 76
⬛ Women’s Crisis Line | 1800 811 811
⬛ Men’s Referral Service | 1300 766 491
⬛ Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800
ℹ️ CAWLS runs a daily drop-in service for women and non-binary people at risk of domestic, family and sexual violence, or with urgent Child Protection concerns 🙏 You do not need an appointment. Call us on 1800 684 055 or drop into our offices in Alice Springs or Tennant Creek.
