Panel 2: First Nations Leadership & Governance
How can responses to family violence be truly effective if they are not shaped by those most impacted?
At the National Child & Family Safety Leadership Summit 2026, this panel brings an essential focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership and cultural authority in shaping meaningful responses to family violence.
This conversation will explore:
• The role of First Nations leadership in governance and decision-making
• Why cultural authority must inform policy and practice
• The importance of community-led, culturally safe solutions
• How systems can better partner with First Nations communities
Family violence responses must move beyond standard approaches and recognise the importance of self-determination, trust, and lived experience.
This is a critical conversation for leaders committed to real, lasting change.
Join the conversation on 22 May.
Special thanks to our platinum sponsor, Southern Aboriginal Corporation, for supporting this important national conversation.
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