This grants program is aimed at organisations or partnerships that are already undertaking primary prevention of family, domestic, and sexual violence in local, place-based settings.
May 2025
What was approved
Approved for Catholic Care Diocese of Broken Bay
Capacity building DFSA workforce, workers in schools'/youth/ early childhood, trained in evaluated primary prevention program utilising place-based approach. Codesign and deliver DFSV PP workshops in Aboriginal communities codesigned with The Glen Aboriginal Service. Workplace PP workshops supporting development of DFV strategies. Evaluation. Saturate key messaging of gendered drivers across region.
$580,970 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Strategy, Policy and Commissioning Women, Family and Community Safety Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Central Coast CouncilLocation of the recipient
The Council of the Shire of HornsbyAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
145
Primary Prevention MYP Grant Program 25-28
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Must be acquitted by 31 July 2028What was approved
Approved for Consent Labs Ltd
This initiative will benefit 42,750 students, parents and carers. Activities include co-designing an expanded suite of resources for parents and carers, collaborating with councils and schools in delivery, and evaluation. Expected outcomes include increased knowledge of consent and gendered drivers of violence to foster attitudinal shifts and strengthened prevention networks.
$585,261 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Strategy, Policy and Commissioning Women, Family and Community Safety Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Blacktown City Council, Burwood Council, Campbelltown City Council, Canterbury-Bankstown Council, Council of the City of Sydney, Cumberland Council, Fairfield City Council, Liverpool City Council, Penrith City Council, RegionalLocation of the recipient
Council of the City of SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
145
Primary Prevention MYP Grant Program 25-28
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Must be acquitted by 31 July 2028What was approved
Approved for Moriarty Foundation
This initiative will use existing JMF programs as an inclusive and accessible format to prevent the risk and prevalence of DFSV amongst both our program participants and coaches by promoting ideas of teamwork, respect, fair play and communication, raising awareness about DFSV and gender equality, and providing positive role modelling.
$493,617 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Strategy, Policy and Commissioning Women, Family and Community Safety Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Dubbo Regional CouncilLocation of the recipient
North Sydney CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
145
Primary Prevention MYP Grant Program 25-28
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Must be acquitted by 31 July 2028What was approved
Approved for People With Disability Australia Ltd.
The project aims to update and expand training and resources about building and sustaining healthy relationships for people with disability, their families, and support networks. The project helps learners understand healthy platonic and romantic relationships to reduce the risk of family, domestic, and sexual violence for people with disability.
$265,907 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Strategy, Policy and Commissioning Women, Family and Community Safety Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Central West, Council of the City of Sydney, Hunter, Tweed Shire Council, Wagga Wagga City Council, Wollongong City CouncilLocation of the recipient
Council of the City of SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
145
Primary Prevention MYP Grant Program 25-28
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Must be acquitted by 31 July 2028What was approved
Approved for Prosper (Project Australia)
Strong Safe Fabulous (SSF) is a domestic, family and sexual violence prevention program for LGBTIQA+ families (parents with children under 18) and LGBTIQA+ youth. The initiative is delivered in-person and online via community education, resource distribution, training programs, behaviour change campaigns and individual/family/sector capacity-building.
$305,592 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Strategy, Policy and Commissioning Women, Family and Community Safety Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Blue Mountains City Council, Council of the City of Sydney, Lismore City Council, Penrith City Council, Wollongong City CouncilLocation of the recipient
Canterbury-Bankstown CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
145
Primary Prevention MYP Grant Program 25-28
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Must be acquitted by 31 July 2028What was approved
Approved for Settlement Services International Limited
Informed by Change the Story, this project supports localised interpersonal action to challenge the condoning of violence among refugee communities in the Coffs Harbour region. It generates insights into culturally responsive primary prevention approaches targeting communities with experiences of trauma and displacement, in the context of regional settlement in NSW.
$498,152 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Strategy, Policy and Commissioning Women, Family and Community Safety Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Coffs Harbour City CouncilLocation of the recipient
Inner West CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
145
Primary Prevention MYP Grant Program 25-28
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Must be acquitted by 31 July 2028What was approved
Approved for The Men and Family Centre
ARC addresses the underlying causes of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence and promotes more Accountable, Respectful and Connected (ARC) Gender Relations in our local communities. ARC uses intersectional feminist and gender transformative frameworks, to disrupt intersecting systems of power, address gender inequality, and establish safer communities.
$750,000 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Strategy, Policy and Commissioning Women, Family and Community Safety Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Lismore City CouncilLocation of the recipient
Lismore City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
145
Primary Prevention MYP Grant Program 25-28
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Must be acquitted by 31 July 2028What was approved
Approved for Top Blokes Foundation
To help young males build healthy masculinities and improve attitudes and behaviours towards their female peers, Top Blokes will engage 756 young males and their parents by partnering with every primary and high school to deliver a total of 54 mentoring programs over the three year period.
$450,000 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Strategy, Policy and Commissioning Women, Family and Community Safety Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Cessnock City CouncilLocation of the recipient
Council of the City of SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
145
Primary Prevention MYP Grant Program 25-28
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Must be acquitted by 31 July 2028What was approved
Approved for Weave Youth & Community Services Ltd
WKK and Switch Leadership Program supports over 140 Aboriginal children, young people (YP), and families in La Perouse, Redfern/Waterloo, and surrounding areas. The program promotes gender equality and respect, while strengthening emotional regulation, cultural connections and identity, empowering participants to thrive personally and within their communities.
$495,500 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Strategy, Policy and Commissioning Women, Family and Community Safety Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Randwick City CouncilLocation of the recipient
Council of the City of SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
145
Primary Prevention MYP Grant Program 25-28
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Must be acquitted by 31 July 2028What was approved
Approved for Young Women's Alliance
Working with Lake Macquarie Council, we will expand and deliver a primary prevention program to 1,000 at-risk young people, with the outcome being reduced DFSV incidents. The underpinning evidence is YWA’s prior success with this program, and our report, ‘Young Minds, Old Biases: The GBV Crisis,’ endorsed by NSW Parliament.
$250,000 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Strategy, Policy and Commissioning Women, Family and Community Safety Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Lake Macquarie City CouncilLocation of the recipient
Council of the City of SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
145
Primary Prevention MYP Grant Program 25-28
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Must be acquitted by 31 July 2028What was approved
Approved for Zen Tea Lounge Foundation
Beyond Silence: United Voices for Change empowers CALD communities, women, youth, and frontline workers through education, leadership workshops, peer support, and digital outreach. This initiative fosters gender equality, strengthens prevention networks, and reduces DFSV by equipping communities with skills, awareness, and sustainable strategies for long-term social change across NSW
$500,000 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Strategy, Policy and Commissioning Women, Family and Community Safety Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Cumberland CouncilLocation of the recipient
Cumberland CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
145
Primary Prevention MYP Grant Program 25-28
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Must be acquitted by 31 July 2028