41 Suicide Prevention Grants worth a total of $299 693 have been awarded to locally-led activities across the Northern Territory.
The grants, open to individuals, community groups and non-government organisations are valued anywhere between $500 through to $10,000 to assist in awareness raising for suicide and suicide prevention to:
- Build inclusive communities and strengthen community resilience;
- Address stigma and discrimination; and
- Raise awareness of effective suicide-prevention practices.
Grants have been awarded to initiatives in Darwin, Katherine, Central Australia, Tennant Creek, East and West Arnhem and Tiwi Islands with just over 55% of grants focused on youths.
The Suicide Prevention Community Grants offer an opportunity for grass-roots initiatives that support vulnerable Territorians in their times of need and to raise awareness.
This is the third round of grants awarded since the Territory Labor Government launched the NT Suicide Prevention Strategic Framework 2018-23, Implementation Plan and Suicide Prevention Grants.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health, Natasha Fyles:
“Never has there been a more important time for helping our fellow Territorians than now.
“Covid-19 has been a very difficult time for many people who are feeling disconnected and anxious and need support.
“These grants will fund a diverse range of activities across the Northern Territory to raise awareness and lead conversations at a grass roots level”.
Media contact: Hannah West 0436 641 108
The full list of successful 2020-21 applicants are:
- Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation (two grants)
- The Hub of Respect Incorporated
- Warlpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation
- Live to Ride and Ride to Live
- Akeyulerre Incorporated
- Waltja Tjutangku Palyapayi Aboriginal Corporation
- Drug and Alcohol Services Australia Limited
- Shields for Protection
- Walking off the War Within
- Foundation of Rehabilitation with Aboriginal Alcohol Related Difficulties Aboriginal Corporation
- DYSPN BBQ Campfire Connections
- Council for Aboriginal Alcohol Program Services Aboriginal Corporation
- Palmerston and Regional Basketball Association
- Life Worth Living
- Aboriginal Resilience Training for Youth
- Danila Dilba
- NT Rugby Union
- Young Men’s Christian Association of the NT
- Hoop’s 4 Life
- Brother Rugby League Club
- UMNT Incorporated
- Working together to prevent Suicide
- Rotary Club of Litchfield/Palmerston
- International Men’s Day Forum
- Ignite Potential Incorporated
- Darwin Off-Road Cyclists Incorporated
- Non-Resident Nepali Associated Australia Limited
- Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation (two grants)
- Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation
- West Arnhem Regional Council
- Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation
- Jawoyn Association Aboriginal Corporation
- Yugul Mangi Development Aboriginal Corporation
- Thamarrur Youth Indigenous Corporatio
- Katherine Regional Arts Incorporated
- Julalikari Council Aboriginal Corporation
- Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation
- NT Airds and Hepatitis Council Incorporated
- Pirlangimpi Aboriginal Corporation