AWAN
Aboriginal Women's Advisory Network
When we rise, we all rise together.
"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children have a right to a life that is free from violence and abuse."
The NSW Aboriginal Women's Advisory Network (AWAN) is led by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. We are state-wide Network and the only Aboriginal Women’s Advisory Network in Australia.
AWAN was established in 2022 to support Closing the Gap Target 13 initiatives to reduce family violence and abuse against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children. We are auspiced by Wirringa Baiya Aboriginal Women’s Legal Centre, the NSW state-wide community legal centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, children and youth, which has been operating since 1997.
AWAN's mission is to improve the safety and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children.
AWAN is an advocacy body for the rights and interests of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children. Our guiding principle is When we rise, we all rise together.
02 9560 5432
Addison Road Community Centre
Building 13, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville NSW 2204
info@awan.org.au
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Acknowledgement and Respects
The NSW Aboriginal Women's Advisory Network is situated on the land of the Gadigal people, of the Eora Nation. We acknowledge that they are the traditional custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respects to our Elders past, present and emerging and extend our respects to Stolen Generations Survivors, their families and communities. We also acknowledge the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children who have experienced violence and abuse.