16 Days of Activism: NT Health
NT Health's Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) and Palmerston Regional Hospital (PRH) has developed a strong community of practice to respond to gender-based violence and connect those affected with support services. Today, as part of the 16 Days of Activism, we shine a light on their vital work.
As two of the Northern Territory’s biggest public hospitals, RDH and PRH are on the frontline, responding to some of the worst impacts of domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV). To improve their response to DFSV, RDH and PRH staff collected data and interviewed some of the individuals accessing care through the emergency department. This information was then used to streamline and enhance processes, and form partnerships with non-government organisations to better support those impacted by DFSV.
RDH and PRH have also developed a range of resources and led education workshops, lectures and meetings to inform health professionals about how they can best support those impacted by DFSV.
Watch Dr Lucy Owen, Emergency Physician at RDH and PRH, talk about the importance of building community and connection to help support those impacted by gender-based violence.
Support
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic, family or sexual violence and is in immediate danger, please call Triple Zero (000). For further support, contact the 24hr helplines or support services on the Northern Territory Government website. Other support services and helplines for Aboriginal people include:
