Olga Havnen

In this episode of Voices Towards 2050, Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner Micaela Cronin speaks with Olga Havnen, CEO of Our Ways Strong Together, the national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak body focused on ending domestic, family and sexual violence.

Together, they discuss the urgent need to strengthen community-led responses, invest in prevention and early intervention, and ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are at the centre of designing solutions. Olga shares insights from consultations taking place across the country, highlighting the importance of culturally safe services, stable housing, healing supports and sustainable funding for Aboriginal community-controlled organisations.

If you need support, you can contact 1800RESPECT Australia on 1800 737 732, or visit www.1800respect.org.au
For specialised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support, call 13YARN on 13 92 76, or visit www.13yarn.org.au
Men can also contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491, or visit www.ntv.org.au
In an emergency, call 000.