Announcements
NSW Government invests $23 million to tackle youth crime and build safer regional communities
The NSW Government is delivering more than $23 million in targeted funding to address youth crime and improve community safety across regional New South Wales.
More after-hours activities and support for young people in Moree
The NSW Government’s investment in Moree to address crime, support young people and improve community safety is moving forward with the launch of $1 million in grants to deliver more after-hours activities.
NSW Government takes action to make communities safer and support young people in regions
The NSW Government has announced a $26.2 million package of reforms and initiatives to support community safety and wellbeing.
Moree Plains Service Review and Action Plan
Between August 2024 and March 2025, the NSW Government reviewed the services available in Moree Plains to support young people who are in contact with the criminal justice system, as well as their families. The aim of the review was to improve service delivery, identify gaps and duplication in services, and find opportunities to strengthen the service system.
The findings of the review have supported the development of an action plan that includes recommendations and 53 proposed actions. The NSW Government has committed $2 million in funding which will support the implementation of these actions over the next 4 years.
The Moree LGA Youth Crime Governance Group oversaw the service review and will also oversee the implementation of the Action Plan.
Read the Moree Service Review Report and Action Plan. (PDF 1.87MB)
Moree LGA Youth Crime Governance Group
Brought together at the end of May, the Group will share decision-making with the NSW Government on solutions to reduce youth crime, better support young people and improve community safety across the Moree LGA.
This approach aligns with the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, and recognises the importance of local decision-making, capability building and shared data governance with the Moree Aboriginal community.
The Group is responsible for representing the voices of community, young people and victims, analysing data to build a shared understanding, and deciding on innovative ways to deliver each of these initiatives.
Importantly, the Group will be accountable to community for its decisions.
Grants Program
Grants are available for individuals and local community organisations to fund after-hours youth activity initiatives across the Moree Shire local government area.
The Moree After Hours Activities for Young People Quick Response Grants Program provides grants from $500 to $10,000 for programs and projects that help young people in Moree:
- build a support network with peers and community leaders.
- build a deeper understanding or connection to culture.
- build practical life skills and a better sense of purpose.
- Stay off the streets between 10pm and 6am.
Community Listening
Hearing from the community helps us ensure there is a shared sense of ownership and trust in the Moree place-based initiatives proposed to tackle youth crime in the region.
It also helps us make the process of implementing these initiatives transparent and ensures we are accountable to the community.
Community feedback is also critical to delivering meaningful, appropriate and sustainable solutions.
Expansion of Place-based Responses
In November 2025 the NSW Government announced further funding to continue place-based responses in Moree and expand responses in Tamworth and Kempsey.