Activity details
Establish and implement an Aboriginal-led domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) prevention initiatives fund to support the increased awareness, knowledge and understanding of healthy, safe and respectful relationships, (including understanding non-physical forms of DFSV in remote communities. This will also contribute to longer term prevention of DFSV. The prevention initiatives will be designed, delivered and led by Aboriginal communities.
Implementation progress update
The NT DFSV Aboriginal Advisory Board were consulted to design guidelines to inform the grant funding process for Aboriginal-Led Prevention Grants. They were also informed in the assessment of applications received from Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) through a grant funding process. A total of 24 applications were received and scored, and the panel deemed 3 ACCOs successful. They are Aboriginal Resource and Development Services Aboriginal Corporations (ARDS) Dalkum Yolgnu Gurrutu (Strengthening Yolgnu Kinship), Katherine West Health Board – ‘Strong Men Leading Change’ and Jawoyn Association Aboriginal Corporation – ‘Ngalmuka Healing - Our Way’. The projects are funded over 3 years from 2025-2028.
More information
- Learn about the National Plan to End Violence against women and children 2022-2032.
- Read the First Action Plan 2023-2027.
- Browse the First Action Plan 2023-2027 Activities Addendum update.