Learn with us - Alternative First Responders

Police-first approaches often lead to unnecessary harm and fail to address the root causes of distress. Learn with us as we advocate for alternative models that prioritise care, not force—ensuring that individuals in need are met with compassion, understanding, and appropriate support.

Alternative First Responders Position Paper

Knowledge and Innovation

There is a wealth of research and demonstrated best practice, both in Australia and internationally, that exemplifies the potential and real effectiveness of alternative first responders to the police. Leading the way are community-based models.

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Alternative First Responders Position Paper Summary

Knoweldge and Innovation

Across conversations, research, advocacy, surveys and feedback there is a growing and positive consensus that in Australia we need a policy and funding commitment for alternative first responders to police.

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Frequently Asked Questions PDF

KNOWELDGE AND INNOVATION

Frequently asked questions and answers

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