North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service

Community Legal Education delivery in beautiful Wurrumiyanga ✨ Earlier this month Mollie and Ali delivered Community Legal Education (CLE) in Wurrumiyanga (go Bombers!), where they were warmly welcomed at the CatholicCare NT Men’s Group meeting, Julanimawu Primary Health Care Centre, and by the staff and artists at Ngaruwanajirri 🫶🏾 Community Legal Education (CLE) is all about empowering people to understand their legal rights, and the legal systems that affect us. Understanding these systems helps people feel more confident to speak up for themselves, and ensures that community members and service providers know when and how to seek legal support. If you or your organisation are interested in hearing more about CLE delivery from NAAFLS, we’d love to hear from you! 📥👉🏿 Get in touch at cle@naafls.com.au!

We’re excited to share the latest episode of Daa’ring Yarning, the new podcast from First Nations Advocates Against Family Violence (formerly the NFVPLS Forum) (FNAAFV) featuring our very own Cultural and Engagement Lead, Rachael Hill! 🙌🏿 From starting as a NAAFLS receptionist at 19 to becoming a young leader ensuring Aboriginal voices lead the way and service delivery remains culturally safe - Rachael’s career journey has always been underpinned by her passion for working with mob. In this conversation with FNAAFV CEO Kerry Staines, Rachael talks about the vital role of Aboriginal caseworkers and the relationships they foster, the importance of respecting and drawing upon the vast cultural knowledge that exists within the Aboriginal community-controlled sector, and offers some words of advice for young people with similar career aspirations. Listen to the episode now 👉🏿🔗 https://bit.ly/4roGcY2

16 Days of Activism | Miyalk Shelter Donation Drive The United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global movement calling for an end to violence against women and girls. The 16 days begins today on November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) and ends on December 10 (International Human Rights Day). This year we’re proud to support the Miyalk Shelter in Nhulunbuy by collecting donations for women and children who are staying there. From November 25 to December 10, people based in the Darwin area can donate: 🥫 Non-perishable food items 🧼 Toiletry items + pamper packs 🧸 (New) safe toys for children aged 0–5 years 🪀 (New) safe toys for children aged 6–12 years Where to donate: 🟪 Office of Justine Davis MLA 📍 Millner Village Plaza (cnr Bagot Rd & Fitzgerald St, Millner) 🕒 Monday – Friday | 8.30am – 4.00pm Your generosity over the 16 Days of Activism will make a real difference for the women and children at Miyalk Shelter – let’s make it count!

Our Darwin office will be closed from 10am today due to Cyclone Fina. Calls to the Darwin office will be diverted to our wonderful Katherine team for the remainder of the day. For emergency updates and safety information: Secure NT: secure.nt.gov.au Bureau of Meteorology: bom.gov.au If you need urgent and immediate help, please call police on 000. Look after yourselves and each other 🩵

As our Top End communities prepare to face extreme weather, we acknowledge the heavy impact this can have on women, children and families. During these times, stress, displacement and isolation can increase the risk and severity of domestic and family violence. If you or someone you know needs support, please contact NAAFLS. Our team is here to provide culturally safe support on 1800 041 998. For emergency updates and safety information: Secure NT: secure.nt.gov.au Bureau of Meteorology: bom.gov.au If you need urgent and immediate help, please call police on 000. Stay safe and look after one another.

📣 We’re hiring! We’re currently hiring for two exciting positions: 🔹Senior Case Worker – Leaving Violence Program (Aboriginal Identified) 📍Darwin NT 🔹Chief Operating Officer 📍Darwin NT Click the link to find out more ➡🔗 https://bit.ly/4hWnZwK NAAFLS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation providing support, education, and legal representation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in matters relating to domestic, family and sexual violence. We offer our services to the whole of the Top End, East Arnhem and Big River regions of the NT - working to support safe and empowered communities where everyone understands their rights and has access to justice. Why work for NAAFLS? 🔸6 weeks annual leave 🔸Salary sacrifice 🔸Opportunities to advance your career 🔸+ more!

Big congratulations to our CEO, Cindy Torrens! 🎉👏🏿 We’re proud to share that Cindy has been elected as a Director of First Nations Advocates Against Family Violence (FNAAFV) during their recent AGM. FNAAFV is a national peak body for Family Violence Prevention Legal Services, and Cindy’s appointment as a Director reflects her unwavering commitment to advocate for community-led, victim-centred, trauma-informed, and culturally safe responses to DFSV. Please join us in congratulating Cindy on this important leadership role! 🙌🏾

NAAFLS welcomes the release of the NT Police Anti-Racism Strategy ➡🔗 https://bit.ly/47rpCyS As a victim-survivor focused and Aboriginal-led Family Violence Prevention Legal Service, many of NAAFLS' clients - particularly in remote communities - rely on timely and culturally safe police responses to support their immediate safety. However, interactions with police in domestic, family and sexual violence matters do not always enhance safety for Aboriginal women, families and communities. This leads to under-reporting and increased vulnerability. We appreciate this step by NT Police to formalise their commitment to confronting systemic racism within the organisation and improving how officers engage with Aboriginal people. NAAFLS will continue to work alongside NT Police to strengthen culturally informed, trauma-aware and community-led responses. The success of this strategy will hinge on the NT Police Force and NT Government being held accountable to their outlined commitments - and we stand ready to contribute our insights and experience in order to help rebuild a system that genuinely supports the safety, dignity and rights of Aboriginal families across the NT.

📣 We’re hiring! Are you a HR professional with a knack for organisation, digital systems, and collaborative teamwork? We're currently recruiting for the exciting position of Human Resources Officer. 📍 Remote-friendly 📅 Applications will be assessed as they are received and may close before 11 November Click the link to find out more ➡🔗 https://bit.ly/4qCga3a NAAFLS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation providing support, education, and legal representation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in matters relating to domestic, family and sexual violence. We offer our services to the whole of the Top End, East Arnhem and Big River regions of the NT - working to support safe and empowered communities where everyone understands their rights and has access to justice. Why work for NAAFLS? 🔸6 weeks annual leave 🔸Salary sacrifice 🔸Opportunities to advance your career 🔸+ more!

📣 Calling all NAAFLS members to the 2025 AGM! All NAAFLS members are advised that an annual general meeting of the members of the North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service will take place as follows: When: Friday 14 November 2025 | 9am Where: Equatorial Room – Club Tropical Resort, 622 Lee Point Road, Lee Point NT 0810 If you’re a NAAFLS member and you haven’t received your invitation, which includes details on how to join the meeting remotely, please contact admin@naafls.com.au.