
Conference 2025
18-19 August, Melbourne
A faithful church response to Domestic and Family Violence

The Anglican Church of Australia
Empowering the well-being of families and women in our church communities

The Anglican Church of Australia
Empowering the well-being of families and women in our church communities

Conference 2025
18-19 August, Melbourne
A faithful church response to Domestic and Family Violence
We want everyone to flourish. Right now, the prevalence of domestic and family violence (DFV) throughout our nation is holding many back from flourishing. Perhaps you know someone affected by DFV or are grieved like us by the news reports of so many lives affected by violence. Join us in doing what we can to end the violence. The Families and Culture Commission of the Anglican Church of Australia is focused on the prevention of violence and on responding to those affected, particularly in our church communities.
The Australian Anglican Church commits to prevent, intervene, respond and help those affected, particularly those in our church communities who are affected. According to our Government’s National Plan to prevent violence, community settings like our churches are places where social norms, attitudes and practices are formed and reinforced. Recognising the widespread problem of domestic and family violence throughout society, including our own church communities, Australian Anglicans have made Ten Commitments about preventing and responding to violence. Only by preventing violence can we empower the flourishing of all people.
Read our Ten Commitments to prevent and respond to family and domestic violence
Community of Practice for dedicated Diocesan DFV workers
Learn more about our 2025 Conference: 18-19 August 2025
Learn about our DVSUNDAY initiative in May 2025
Renew. An Australian Guide for Christian Women Survivors of Domestic Abuse
We celebrated International Women’s Day 2025
Community of Practice for people implementing the Ten Commitments in their Diocese
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A tool to help your diocese assess the implementation of the Ten Commitments and guide your next steps