Yesterday, on the final day of @women_deliver, Djirra took an urgent conversation to the global stage through our concurrent session, Tackling systemic racism against First Nations women and girls.

Speaking to an audience of over 250 people, our CEO @Antoinette_Braybrook AM joined a panel of strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women driving change - @KirbyBentley, TV personality, sportsperson & Djirra Ambassador; Monique Chong, Paralegal Support Worker at Djirra; Wynetta Dewis, CEO of Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service; Kelly Faldon, Co-Director – Engagement & Support, Djirra; and Dr Hannah McGlade, Associate Professor, Curtin School of Law. We showcased Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women leading the way on bringing an end to gender violence, system violence and racism. Aunty Wanda Bargo also Acknowledged Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country.

Our session intentionally took people on a journey, beginning by sharing the devastating reality for our women and then showcasing what is possible when Aboriginal women lead, providing hope for what lies ahead.

Antoinette said: “Systemic racism is something Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women experience every day. It shapes our lives, our access to safety, and the way systems view us and respond to us. We reject the deficit lens. We see strength. We see resilience. We see Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women leading. Our fight will not cease until our women are heard — and until we succeed. We have the solutions. What’s needed is investment in Aboriginal women’s self-determination.”

Finally, we stood and danced along with an uplifting song by @kristelleekickett.

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Djirra had a strong voice and presence at day one of @women_deliver with a delegation of 42.

Our CEO @antoinette_braybrook AM joined @sueanne_hunter, National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children, Dr Cindy Blackstock, Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Caring Agency Society in Canada, and Dr Lavau Nalu, Co-founder and curator of Archive Ples (Papua New Guinea), on today’s panel at the Plenary Session: Decolonization and Self-Determination: Indigenous Feminist Leadership.

Speaking to moderator @mereanah, Antoinette highlighted the shocking perpetuation of systemic violence against our women
experiencing family violence.

She spoke of the urgent need to place Aboriginal women’s voices, leadership and lived experiences at the centre of the decisions that affect our lives, and challenged governments and institutions to not just listen, but to act and invest in Djirra and other specialist Aboriginal-led organisations, that are already leading change.

Speaking about self-determined solutions, Antoinette said:
“What they are not is the government investing in systems that thrive on our disadvantage - Child Protection systems, prison systems… It’s about investing in Aboriginal, community controlled, self-determined solutions.”

Following strong support from the audience, Antoinette met with Minister for Women and Girls, @gabbywilliamsmp, together with Djirra staff at the Baggarrook Biik Hub, showcasing cultural activities and our solutions in action.

We’re looking forward to the next couple of days where we will keep amplifying the voices of Aboriginal women.

If you’re attending, join us for our concurrent session on Thursday: Tackling systemic racism against First Nations women.

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Today on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country, Djirra stood alongside First Nations women and gender-diverse peoples from across the Oceanic Pacific region for the First Nations Pre-Conference: “Decolonizing Futures: First Nations Indigenous Women Advancing Treaty and Global Solidarity” at @women_deliver 2026.

This is the first time First Nations women and gender-diverse peoples have gathered ahead of an international WD conference - a powerful moment grounded in solidarity, strength, sovereignty, and self-determination.

The day highlighted the importance of First Nations and Indigenous women, and of the community-controlled organisations we lead that set the agenda and make decisions that shape our lives.

Djirra, together with Wurundjeri Traditional Owners, has been part of the First Nations Steering Committee, which was instrumental in bringing First Nations women and gender-diverse peoples together, to speak our truths, share our learning, and call for action — creating space for leadership, truth-telling, and collective action.

The pre-conference opened with a Welcome to Country by Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder and treasured Djirra Keeper, Aunty Di Kerr, followed by a cultural ceremony featuring performances from the @djirridjirri dancers, Mabo dancers, and a Fijian choir. It was uplifting and energising, with a strong sense of culture, connection, and collective strength in the room.

Our CEO, @antoinette_braybrook AM gave a powerful statement:
“This week matters for all Aboriginal women. It matters for Djirra’s advocacy priorities — ending family violence, advancing self-determination, and tackling systemic racism across justice, economic, and social systems.
And it matters for how we position ourselves as Aboriginal women, and our children and families, into the future.
Each of us here today carries the authority of our families and the responsibility of representation.
Women Deliver is not just a conference, it is a platform where futures are negotiated, commitments are shaped, and narratives are contested.
Let’s show the world what it looks like when Aboriginal women lead — together.”

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This week our CEO @Antoinette_Braybrook travelled to Arrernte Country (Alice Springs) to speak to members of the National Judicial College of Australia at their Indigenous Justice Program.

Antoinette presented alongside Dr Hannah McGlade, and together they shared their decades of advocacy on the rights and safety of Aboriginal women and girls.

When asked what judges and magistrates should do differently, Antoinette said, “It is important to understand that the Aboriginal women before you have already experienced extreme levels of systemic racism and systems abuse, often by non-Aboriginal perpetrators. Many will have had their children taken and been criminalised rather than supported for their safety.” She said that as judges and magistrates, “You are in an important position to show every Aboriginal woman that she is heard and believed.”

This gathering was also an opportunity for Aboriginal lawyers, judges and magistrates to strengthen connections and share experiences from across the country. It was clear that while the jurisdictions we practice in are different, the issues for Aboriginal women are devastatingly similar, prevalent and preventable.

Also while on Arrernte Country, Antoinette met with the CEOs of Djirra’s sister FVPLS organisations, Phynea Clarke from @CAAFLU and Andrea Mason from @npyWomensCouncil, and bumped into many other staunch women including Cleonie Quayle and @barkaa__!

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image descriptions:
1) Djirra CEO Antoinette Braybrook with Magistrate Kim Farmer, Magistrate Rosa Falla, Justice Louise Taylor, Antoinette Braybrook, Dr Hannah McGlade, Commissioner @sueanne_hunter, Professor Megan Davis @mdavisqlder
2) Conference materials on a table
3) Phynea Clarke, Magistrate Kim Farmer, Antoinette Braybrook and Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter
4) Antoinette and Phynea Clarke, CEO of @caaflu, outside their office
5) Antoinette with Andrea Mason, CEO of @npywomenscouncil
6) Cleonie Quayle (L), @barkaa__ (middle) with Antoinette and Djirra staff
7) @barkaa__ and @antoinette_braybrook

It’s time for a big shout out to some of our most recent supporters! ️🖤💛❤️

🎉 @mooneevalleycitycouncil for their generous donation at their International Women’s Day Breakfast
🎉 Sammy from @girlguidesvictoria for raising funds for Djirra via Moomba’s Birdman Rally
🎉 Hot Cross Buns from Trenerry Café for our Easter Drive
🎉 @paradisealleycollingwood for sending us the proceeds of their meat raffle

We greatly appreciate our supporters and thank all of you for investing in Aboriginal women.

Some of you have run marathons, held a breakfast or a morning tea – other have asked their customers to give through container deposits. Again, thank you.

When you support Djirra you are supporting Aboriginal women and their children to stay safe, strong and together.

There are so many ways you too can be part of Djirra’s story.

Visit link in bio to find out more.