Hundreds participate in anti-domestic violence march in Darwin

Hundreds of people marched in Darwin on Friday to demand awareness and conversations about domestic, family and sexual violence in the Northern Territory. Key points: The NT government this week passed reforms to domestic violence legislation It ensured police could get more data to better identify perpetrators of DFSV Hundreds marched through Casuarina Square demanding change A number of speakers addressed the audience, which packed out Casuarina Square's food court in the city's northern suburbs. New laws aim to combat misidentification of DV perpetrators The Northern Territory has the highest rate of domestic violence in the country, with Indigenous women disproportionately suffering abuse at the hands of their partner. Family and domestic violence support services: If you need help immediately call emergency services on triple-0 1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732 Women's Crisis Line: 1800 811 811 Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491 Lifeline: 131 114 A recent series of coronial inquests, looking into the deaths of four Indigenous women who suffered from domestic violence, has shed a spotlight on the significant pressure being experienced by various government and non-government organisations in the Northern Territory. Minister for the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Kate Worden said men who attended the rally were "the change we need".