The Albanese Labor Government is providing $166,000 for a new group program to support women affected by violence as part of its investment in community-led programs to empower and improve the wellbeing of vulnerable Australians.
The Flourish Project, delivered by Life Without Barriers, is an eight-week group program designed to support victim-survivors of family and domestic violence with recovery and healing.
Speaking today from the Life Without Barriers offices in Brisbane, Assistant Minister for Social Services and the Prevention of Family Violence, Justine Elliot, said community-level support is an important part of the Government’s ambitious reforms to improve women’s safety.
“Recovery and healing are essential components of our National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children, and recognise that even after violence has ended, the impact on the health and wellbeing of victim-survivors continue,” Assistant Minister Elliot said.
“That’s why we are proud to support local community organisations delivering community-led solutions, like Life Without Barriers here in Brisbane, to provide essential education and support programs that will make a positive impact in the lives of women in the community”.
“Programs like this, backed by the Albanese Labor Government, are vital to ensuring that everyone, particularly our most vulnerable, have strong links to services and connections to their community.”
Life Without Barriers will receive $166,000 over two years (2024-25 to 2025-26) for their Flourish Project and is one of 34 projects funded under round 3 of the Albanese Labor Government’s Strong and Resilient Communities Inclusive Communities program.
Successful projects under the round were announced on 30 August 2024 and will share in more than $10.3 million in funding to deliver local community-driven projects that support vulnerable and disadvantaged people on pathways to self-reliance and empowerment.
Since 2022 the Government has invested close to $45 million for these grants.
More information is available on the Department of Social Services website.
Information on the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children is available on the Department of Social Services website.
If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family, or sexual violence, call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au for online chat and video call services.
If you are concerned about your behaviour or use of violence, you can contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit www.ntv.org.au
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