Investing in frontline specialist domestic, family and sexual violence services
The Northern Territory Government has announced $8.4 million in funding under the Rebuilding our Economy: Investing in Frontline Specialist Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Services program. This funding is designed to support essential frontline services that deliver safety and support to victim-survivors of domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV) across the Territory.
About the funding program
The funding program aims to:
- Provide critical emergency shelter, legal support, and culturally appropriate services for victim-survivors of DFSV.
- Strengthen the capacity of frontline service providers to meet urgent and ongoing needs.
- Enable the implementation of the Domestic and Family Violence Risk Assessment and Management Framework (RAMF) across all funded organisations, ensuring a consistent, Territory-wide approach to assessing and managing DFSV risks.
Why this program is important
Domestic, family, and sexual violence is a significant issue in the Northern Territory, requiring coordinated and responsive services to ensure the safety and well-being of women, children, and families. This funding program addresses key service delivery gaps and ensures providers can respond flexibly to emerging needs, particularly in remote and culturally diverse communities.
Types of services funded
The funding supports:
- Women’s safe houses that provide emergency accommodation and case management for women and children escaping violence.
- Legal services that assist victim-survivors with applying for Domestic Violence Orders (DVOs), legal advice, and navigating the justice system.
- Community-led and culturally safe initiatives tailored to the needs of Aboriginal families.
- Practical safety upgrades, including deadlocks, security screens, and emergency financial assistance for essential living expenses.
Funded organisations for 2024-25
The following organisations have received funding:
| Organisation Name | Funding Amount | Key Service Focus |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA Domestic and Family Violence Centre | $550,000 | Flexible responses and RAMF implementation |
| CatholicCare NT | $420,000 | Women’s Safe Houses in Milikapiti and Nauiyu |
| Darwin Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Shelter Indigenous Corporation | $555,000 | Emergency accommodation and culturally safe support |
| Top End Women’s Legal Service | $265,000 | Legal advice and support, including DVOs |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship | $100,000 | Emergency evacuation flights for women in East Arnhem |
| Barkly Regional Council | $230,000 | Women’s Safe Houses in Ali Curung and Elliott |
| Central Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Unit | $265,000 | Culturally safe legal support |
| Central Australian Women’s Legal Service | $235,000 | Legal assistance for women |
| Dawn House | $525,000 | Crisis accommodation and support |
| Galiwinku Women Space Aboriginal Corporation | $230,000 | Community-based violence prevention |
| Katherine Women’s Crisis Centre | $145,000 | Crisis accommodation and support |
| Katherine Women’s Information and Legal Service | $267,000 | Legal advice and information for women |
| Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Indigenous Corporation | $295,000 | Borroloola Safe House |
| North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency | $250,000 | Kungas Stopping Violence program |
| NPY Women’s Council Domestic and Family Violence Service | $270,000 | Culturally appropriate DFSV services |
| NT Working Women’s Centre | $115,000 | Support for working women |
| One Tree Community Services | $425,000 | Wadeye Safe House |
| Ruby Gaea | $145,000 | Support for survivors of sexual violence |
| Salvation Army NT | $555,000 | Catherine Booth House and Palmerston services |
| Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation | $20,000 | Men’s Behaviour Change Program |
| Tennant Creek Women’s Refuge | $425,000 | Crisis accommodation and support |
| Women’s Safety Services of Central Australia | $380,000 | Crisis and support services |
Each organisation has also received $30,000 to support the implementation of the RAMF.
The $8.4 million is jointly funded through the Northern Territory Government ($7.58 million) and the Australian Government ($820,000) as part of the National Partnership Agreement.
More information
For more details about the Domestic and Family Violence Risk Assessment and Management Framework (RAMF), visit: RAMF Overview.
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