Family Access Network embraces differences in gender identity and expression, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, sex characteristics, and sexual orientation. We recognise the benefit diversity and inclusion plays in helping achieve our goals.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners in each of the communities where we work. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.
Family Access Network – Reconciliation Commitment Statement
Family Access Network’s vision for reconciliation is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to feel valued, respected, and equal within our organisation, our community and the broader Australian society.
As a homelessness organisation, we recognise the systemic inequalities, including the ongoing impacts of colonisation that continue to affect communities across generations, contributing to housing insecurity and homelessness.
We are committed to ensuring our services provide culturally safe, inclusive, and equitable support to all who seek our assistance.
FAN is dedicated to upholding self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by providing a supportive, healing, and inclusive environment where individuals are supported to achieve stability and connection to Culture, Community and Country.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we strive to actively foster understanding, healing, and meaningful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We proudly support Victoria’s path towards Treaty as a vital step in truth-telling, justice, and self-determination.
Through ongoing learning, reflection and purposeful action, FAN is committed to walking alongside communities with respect, humility and determination as we work together to create a future built on equity, dignity and truth.
Affirmation of the Darlington Statement
We affirm our support for the Darlington Statement and the human rights of people with intersex variations in Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand.
We recognise the diversity within the intersex community and respect the intersex movement without tokenism or co-opting.
We commit to the Statement’s goals for legal reform, health, peer support, education, awareness, and employment—alongside intersex advocates and allies.