Federal Member for Durack, Melissa Price, encourages community organisations across the Durack electorate to apply for a grant under the Safe and Together Community Grants Program.
The program will enable communities and organisations to deliver activities and programs to support, at the earliest possible stage, individuals who may be vulnerable to developing extremist views and behaviours.
Three categories of activities will be considered for funding:
• activities that empower communities and families to engage with vulnerable young people
• activities that strengthen the Australian community’s broader awareness of and resistance to extremisms
• activities that support individuals and their families who are successfully disengaging from extremist views.
“I believe extremism is defined as ‘a willingness to use unlawful violence or support the use of violence by others to promote a political, ideological, or religious goal’.” Melissa Price said. “Grants such as these can help communities ensure that our vulnerable young people are referred to appropriate support programs at an early stage, to reduce the risk of them becoming involved with extremism.”
Applications for the funding round close Thursday 12 January 2023.
For more information on eligibility and how to apply visit GrantConnect at www.grants.gov.au.
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