People with lived experience are uniquely placed to inform policy development, service planning and practice. They bring experience and expertise to understanding how a particular problem or situation emerges and how best to respond or prevent it in the first place.
The LEAG is an opportunity for people with lived experience of family and domestic violence to share their valuable insights and perspectives. These will help shape policies and programs by providing strategic advice to the Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence. The LEAG will advocate for positive change within our community by informing improved responses to family and domestic violence and better outcomes for victim-survivors. The LEAG Terms of Reference (PDF, 120KB) define the structure and work of the LEAG.
The model for the LEAG has been informed by consultation with more than 500 people around the State, led by Kwobap Consultancy. Read the Full Report (4.79MB) and the one-page summary (2.42MB) on the consultation outcomes.
LEAG establishment
On 17 July 2024 the Department of Communities opened an Expressions of Interest process for people with lived experience of family and domestic violence. This Expression of Interest process closed at 4pm, Wednesday 14 August 2024.
Establishment of the LEAG was announced on 10 December 2024.
The LEAG comprises 12 members who have been impacted by family and domestic violence, either as a primary victim survivor or as a family member or carer of a victim-survivor.
The appointed LEAG members include representation from people who identify as:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
- culturally and linguistically diverse
- LGBTIQA+
- living with disabilities
- refugees or migrants
- living in regional and remote areas of Western Australia.
The first LEAG meeting is planned for early 2025.
For more information, email livedexperience@communities.wa.gov.au
