Around one in five Australian women who experience violence from a current or former partner turn to a general practitioner or other health professional for advice or support. Health practitioners play an essential role in responding sensitively, respectfully, and safely to family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV).
The Australian Medical Council has joined Ahpra, National Boards and fellow Accreditation Authorities in a joint statement committing to build the capability of Australia’s health workforce to recognise and respond to family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV).
Read the full joint statement on Ahpra’s website.
If this statement has caused you any distress, please reach out to speak with someone:
- 1800 Respect: 1800 737 732
- 13 YARN: 13 92 76
- Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
- Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline: 1800 497 212
- DV Connect Womensline: 1800 811 811
- DV Connect Mensline: 1800 600 636
