January 29, 2026
As we arrive in 2026, we wanted to reflect on how far this work has come, the lessons learned along the way, and the collective effort that brought us here. Alternative First Responder …
AFR Team – Blog
January 13, 2026
January 13, 2026
When someone is experiencing psychological distress, the response they receive can mean the difference between safety and traumatisation. For too long, Australia has defaulted to the police as first responders …
Danelle Lever, Knowmore Legal Services – Blog, Opinion Piece
November 10, 2025
November 10, 2025
When looking at the numerous contexts and communities that stand to benefit from the establishment of alternative first responders, the area of mental health is hard to ignore. It is …
AFR Team – Blog
September 8, 2025
September 8, 2025
Across the world, cities that have reduced punitive enforcement and increased funding into social services, housing and community, have seen decreased numbers of people experiencing homelessness. Makes sense, doesn’t it? …
August 4, 2025
August 4, 2025
When we began exploring the scope and impact of current criminal justice responses, people experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence – and the organisations that support them – were pivotal …
AFR Team, CAAFLU, CTBMCLC – Blog
July 7, 2025
July 7, 2025
When we place police in schools, what message are we teaching? Everyone has the right to a culturally safe and responsive education. The school system in Australia is boasted as …
AFR Team & NIYEC – Blog
June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025
The 24/7 nature of policing has had a significant influence on their perceived legitimacy as a first response. When we need support at any stage, or we find ourselves in …
AFR Team – Blog, Conversation
May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025
For the last ten years the National Justice Project has worked with a clear vision in mind – to fearlessly fight injustice. As a law firm this fight has been …
AFR Team – Blog
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