Most people interact and seek treatment and services with this setting at multiple stages throughout their lives. This setting has a long history in leading prevention initiatives across Australia.
Women’s health organisations and family and domestic violence organisations were the first to undertake primary prevention work and have been invaluable to its evolution and coordination, nationally. Through their partnerships across the community, and by working directly with the community, they are in a strong position to influence people and communities to promote gender equality and respect and have the capacity to coordinate prevention work.
Violence against women also has a range of health impacts for women and children — primary prevention of violence makes good business sense for the health sector.