New South Wales is rolling out a $4.3 million, two-year pilot program to deploy 11 justice system navigators—specialists trained to guide victim-survivors of sexual assault through police and court processes. Available to anyone 16+, regardless of whether they’ve reported the assault, these navigators offer trauma-informed support, helping people understand their options and connect with essential services. Funded jointly by state and federal governments and inspired by a successful UK model, the initiative aims to reduce barriers to reporting and improve engagement with justice. Advocates like Full Stop Australia, which will host one navigator in Sydney, have long pushed for this kind of consistent, ongoing support. Officials stress that navigating the system alone is often overwhelming—and these navigators are designed to ease that burden, ensuring victim-survivors aren’t left behind. If successful, this pilot could expand nationwide across all Australian states and territories.
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