The NSW Sexual Violence Project Fund is a grants program that will fund a range of one-off and time-limited early intervention and response projects that address and respond to sexual violence in priority populations in NSW.
June 2023
What was approved
Approved for ACON Health Limited
Stream 1. Two experts in sexual violence and LGBTQ+ communities will provide consult services to services supporting LGBTQ+ people who have experienced sexual violence. Project will also develop LGBTQ+ Inclusive and Affirming Practice Guidelines.
$485,000 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, NSW Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
June 2023Location of the recipient
Surry Hills 2010About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
89
Sexual Violence Grants Program
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Projects must be delivered by 30 June 2025What was approved
Approved for Consent Labs Ltd in partnership with University of Sydney
Stream 2. Co-create with leading researchers, pilot and evaluate innovative educational programs that can be implemented at scale to combat reductive norms that diminish all young people.
$1,110,836 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, NSW Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
June 2023Location of the recipient
Ultimo 2007About the grant
Applications approved
6
Applications received
21
Sexual Violence Grants Program
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Projects must be delivered by 30 June 2025What was approved
Approved for National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) in partnership with Institute of Child Protection Studies
Stream 2. Trauma-informed program that will be co-designed with victim survivors to build capability of targeted workforces engaging with children and young people who have experienced sexual violence.
$1,070,000 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, NSW Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
June 2023Location of the recipient
Out of NSWAbout the grant
Applications approved
6
Applications received
21
Sexual Violence Grants Program
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Projects must be delivered by 30 June 2025What was approved
Approved for NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors
Stream 1. Co-designed early intervention group programs and multimedia resources for refugee communities across the lifespan of adolescence and adulthood. These interventions and related resources will equip people from refugee backgrounds to build awareness, knowledge, and capacity to intervene early and respond to sexual violence in their families/communities
$386,775 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, NSW Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
June 2023Location of the recipient
Carramar 2163About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
89
Sexual Violence Grants Program
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Projects must be delivered by 30 June 2025What was approved
Approved for Older Women's Network NSW
Stream 1. Co-designed training package for sexual assault services to recognise and respond to the specific needs of older women
$523,000 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, NSW Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
June 2023Location of the recipient
Newtown 2042About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
89
Sexual Violence Grants Program
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Projects must be delivered by 30 June 2025What was approved
Approved for Prosper Project Australia
Stream 1. Develop an online hub of culturally tailored response/survival support for victims of sexual violence within CALD communities.
$247,300 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, NSW Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
June 2023Location of the recipient
Strathfield South 2136About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
89
Sexual Violence Grants Program
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Projects must be delivered by 30 June 2025What was approved
Approved for Rosie's Place Incorporated
Stream 1. A capacity building project for workers to identify the early signs of child sexual exploitation and develop strategies and resources to prevent escalation and further sexual harm.
$681,906 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, NSW Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
June 2023Location of the recipient
Rooty Hill 2766About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
89
Sexual Violence Grants Program
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Projects must be delivered by 30 June 2025What was approved
Approved for Settlement Services International
Stream 1. A training program and resource development to upskill staff to respond safely to disclosures of sexual violence from culturally diverse clients.
$902,505 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, NSW Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
June 2023Location of the recipient
Ashfield 2131About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
89
Sexual Violence Grants Program
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Projects must be delivered by 30 June 2025What was approved
Approved for The Northcott Society
Stream 1. Awareness education, peer-informed and accessible resources for people with disability and an evidence-based training program for disability support workers.
$582,882 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, NSW Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
June 2023Location of the recipient
Parramatta 2150About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
89
Sexual Violence Grants Program
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Projects must be delivered by 30 June 2025What was approved
Approved for Wirringa Baiya Aboriginal Women’s Legal Centre
Design and deliver community educational resources/sessions which will provide critical information, awareness, support and referrals to Aboriginal women and children, community workers/services across NSW.
$489,540 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, NSW Department of Communities and Justice.Date approved
June 2023Location of the recipient
Marrickville 2204About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
89
Sexual Violence Grants Program
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Projects must be delivered by 30 June 2025What was approved
Approved for Women Up North Inc in partnership with Family Support Network Inc
Stream 2. Project will provide education packages to Northern NSW workers to effectively provide early intervention to people at risk of sexual violence and improve community networks and information on sexual violence.
$1,254,417 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, NSW Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
June 2023Location of the recipient
East Lismore 2480About the grant
Applications approved
6
Applications received
21
Sexual Violence Grants Program
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Projects must be delivered by 30 June 2025What was approved
Approved for Women's Health NSW Incorporated in partnership with 14 women's health centres
Stream 2. Develop resources, training and assessment and screening tools to raise awareness of the risks of NFS within the broader community, NGOs, justice and primary health sectors.
$872,711 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, NSW Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
June 2023Location of the recipient
Leichhardt 2040About the grant
Applications approved
6
Applications received
21
Sexual Violence Grants Program
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Projects must be delivered by 30 June 2025What was approved
Approved for Yes Unlimited in partnership with Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service, Linking Communities Network Ltd, Albury Wodonga Health and Women's Centre for Health and Wellbeing (Albury Wodonga) Inc
Stream 2. Scoping, developing and implementing a coordinated access system for women and children who have experienced power-based personal violence including sexual violence in Albury.
$709,000 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, NSW Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
June 2023Location of the recipient
Albury 2640About the grant
Applications approved
6
Applications received
21
Sexual Violence Grants Program
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Projects must be delivered by 30 June 2025What was approved
Approved for Youth Off The Streets Limited in partnership with Youth Action NSW
Stream 2. TACCT will provide evidence-based training to the NSW youth sector and youth specialist homelessness services to build their capacity to respond to children and young people (12-25 years) experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence.
$1,267,011 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, NSW Department of Communities and JusticeDate approved
June 2023Location of the recipient
Alexandria 2015About the grant
Applications approved
6
Applications received
21
Sexual Violence Grants Program
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Projects must be delivered by 30 June 2025