The North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service (NAAFLS) extend its deepest sympathies to families and communities in Lajamanu, following the tragic loss of another Aboriginal woman in the Territory this week.
“This is a very sad time and we’re mindful that families are now in sorry business,” says NAAFLS CEO Cindy Torrens.
” What happened is an absolute tragedy. Yet again, another Aboriginal woman has lost her life through domestic and family violence.
“We note that this is now the seventh domestic family violence-related death in the Northern Territory since June this year.
” NAAFLS is ready to support those affected including the wider Lajamanu community in whatever capacity we can.
” The ongoing death toll for our Aboriginal women in remote communities in absolutely unacceptable on any count, or measure, by any standard.
“As an organisation, our service continues to be ready and willing in responding to domestic and family violence in the Territory, says Ms Torrens.
The North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service services more than 40 communities throughout the Top End with offices in Katherine, Darwin and Nhulunbuy. We provide legal and support services to those affected by domestic, family and sexual violence.