On Monday 23 June, the NT Coroner began hearing evidence about the death of Ms Ragurrk who was killed in Darwin in December 2019 by her former partner. This hearing is part of an inquest into the deaths of four Aboriginal women killed by their partners in Darwin and Alice Springs.
“Ms Ragurrk was loved and she is missed. We pay our respects to family and friends grieving her passing” said NAAFLS CEO Cassandra Carolin.
NAAFLS is representing Ragurrk’s family and we believe this is a time to listen and think deeply about what can be learned.
“Deep listening by the coroner, should be matched by deep reflection by all agencies, services and efforts directly and indirectly involved. Ms Ragurrk’s tragic death must be a catalyst for change” said Cassandra who hopes every witness in this inquiry will help contribute to the changes needed.
Lack of NT Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention Strategy an issue
NAAFLS has repeatedly highlighted the need for an Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention Strategy which would put the NT is step with the rest of the country. We believe the current NT Family Violence Prevention Strategy is failing Aboriginal women and an Aboriginal centred violence prevention strategy is needed.
“Aboriginal people across the NT must be listened to, but this inquest proves that isn’t happening. I hope deep listening will overcome a lack of an NT Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention Strategy, and I look forward to us coming together in working on these issues,” said Cassandra.
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