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First women's shelter opens on Galiwin’ku

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A small island community in East Arnhem Land will open its first women’s shelter. It’s the culmination of a decade of work by an Indigenous-led community group, determined to overcome domestic and family violence. SBS Northern Territory Correspondent Aneeta Bhole travelled to Galiwin'ku – also known as Elcho Island, for this special NAIDOC week report.
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