The Albanese government is providing funding certainty to frontline organisations in Alice Springs to support the community-led response to the urgent challenges facing the region.
The government is providing $25 million to extend funding for safety and community services to give certainty to organisations and their employees to ensure critical work continues beyond 30 June 2023.
10 community organisations will receive funding to deliver 20 grant activities ranging from residential rehabilitation programs to well-being and violence prevention programs.
The funding was announced by the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese last month as part of a series of immediate measures to support Central Australia.
It’s in addition to the $250 million dollar plan A Better, Safer Future for Central Australia which will improve community safety, tackle alcohol related harm and provide more opportunities for young people.
Communities will be closely involved in the design and delivery of projects under the landmark package.
The NIAA, together with other Commonwealth and NT Government agencies, and in consultation with communities along the way, will continue developing medium and long-term strategies for Alice Springs and the broader Central Australia region.
NIAA is working to provide certainty regarding future funding to all IAS funded providers across the region.
Quotes attributable to Minister Burney:
“I have visited Alice Springs three times in the last six months and have spent time listening to community organisations.
“It’s clear this two year extension will give organisations the certainty they need and allow them to continue the important work they’re doing.
“Certainty in access to safety and community wellbeing services is critical for First Nations communities, especially children and young people living in and around Alice Springs.
Quotes attributable to Marion Scrymgour:
“Community organisations are at the coalface of the challenges facing our region.
“Having spent a lot of time with community organisations – I know how hard they work for our community.
“This $25 million will go a long way to ensuring organisations can continue delivering much needed services.”
| Provider Name | Grant Activity | Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Akeyulerre Aboriginal Corporation |
Enhancing wellbeing and resilience through cultural and enterprise activity Building self-reliance through strong culture |
$560,000
$750,000 |
| Bushmob Aboriginal Corporation |
BushMob Remote Outreach Support Program Bushmob Youth Residential Rehabilitation Programme |
$1,454,972
$1,115,157 |
| Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation |
Transport and Engagement Service Alcohol and Other Drugs (Safe & Sober) Programme Community Wellbeing and Violence Intervention Program Community Wellbeing and Family Safety: Targeted Family Support Service |
$248,278 $3,472,517
$1,732,754 $870,974 |
| Central Australian Womens Legal Services Inc | Supplementary Legal Assistance | $377,390 |
| Desert Knowledge Australia | Codes 4 Life Leadership Through Identity 2022-23 | $816,750 |
| Drug And Alcohol Services Australia Ltd |
Prisoner In-Reach Project Outreach, Living Skills, Transitional After Care and Independent Living Programme |
$179,524 $2,485,443 |
| North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency Ltd |
Adult Prisoner Through Care Central Australia Kunga Stopping Violence Program Youth Justice Advocacy Coordinator - Central Australia |
$1,484,188
$1,060,954 $226,124 |
| RDA Alice Springs Incorporated | Healing Space Experiences of Indigenous Youth with Equine Therapy (ET) | $356,220 |
| Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation |
Access to Education (A2E) CAYLUS Core Funding 2021– 2023 |
$2,537,190 $2,999,560 |
| The Central Australian Aboriginal Alcohol Programmes Unit Aboriginal Corporation |
Indigenous Residential Rehabilitation Programme Women's Residential Rehabilitation |
$1,885,164
$897,170 |