Media Release

Northern Territory Government

Department of Children and Families $1.2 million funding for Aboriginal-led domestic violence response

13 November 2024

A new $1.2 million grant has been funded by the Northern Territory Government for Aboriginal-led initiatives to prevent domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV).

The 3-year Aboriginal-led Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) Prevention Grants program has been co-designed with the Northern Territory DFSV Aboriginal Advisory Board.

Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and their partners can apply for funding which supports Aboriginal-led initiatives that are culturally safe, relevant and have a significant impact on the communities in which they are implemented, and which promote the understanding of healthy, safe and respectful relationships for Aboriginal people.

The Northern Territory Government’s program of reform work to prevent and respond to DFSV is guided by the Northern Territory’s DFSV Framework 2018-28 – Safe, respected, and free from violence [https://territoryfamilies.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/464775/Domestic,-Family-and-Sexual-Violence-Reduction-Framework.pdf] and is currently being implemented under Action Plan 2 [https://tfhc.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1271499/domestic-family-sexual-violence-reduction-action-plan-2.pdf], which is funding the grant.

Organisations can apply for the grant via GrantsNT [https://grantsnt.nt.gov.au/]

Grant applications close on 20 January 2025 with successful recipients to be announced in May 2025.

Quotes attributable to Lauren Peric, Chair of the Aboriginal Advisory Board for Domestic Family and Sexual Violence

“The Board wants to hear from Aboriginal-led grass roots organisations in the community - from the people that know their families, their culture and what they need to support healthy relationships with no violence. We want this grant to be used in culturally safe ways with a focus on stronger Aboriginal families.

“We want to hear your ideas big or small “get in touch with your ideas - now is the time for action.”

Quotes attributable to Department of Children and Families CEO, Emma White

“The Northern Territory has the highest rate of domestic, family and sexual violence in Australia with Aboriginal women and children disproportionately affected.

“Domestic, family and sexual violence has a devastating impact on women and children and it is the single, largest driver for homelessness and a major factor in children entering the child protection and youth justice systems.

“To implement change, we need Aboriginal-led responses in Aboriginal communities which increases the likelihood of success. Domestic, family and sexual violence is preventable and by preventing violence, we’re creating a safer environment and reducing the likelihood of other social challenges.”

Media contact: tfhc.media@nt.gov.au

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