These projects address priorities that are identified by the eleven Dhelk Dja Action Groups in Victoria.
The fund supports projects that:
- Are Aboriginal led, including Aboriginal led partnerships
- Are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Dhelk Dja Action Groups and strengthen the capacity of Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal organisations to address family violence at a local level
- Will provide an on-going or long-term benefit to the community
- Complement existing local community projects or initiatives and demonstrate partnerships with other government or non-government initiatives
- Align with Dhelk Dja: Safe Our Way – Strong Culture, Strong Peoples, Strong Families 10 Year Agreement (2018-2028)
Community Initiatives Fund 2019-20 funding round
Victorian Aboriginal organisations and/or Aboriginal community groups can submit applications for once off funding for projects of varying amounts. A total of $100,000 is allocated per region.
Funding will be made available for projects to be delivered from February 2020 to February 2021.
To apply, download a copy of the Aboriginal Community Initiatives Fund guidelines and application form and contact your Regional Coordinator (see More information for contact details).
Key dates
- 16 October 2019 - Call for applications
- 27 November 2019 5pm - Application closing date and time
- 9 - 13 December 2019 - CIF Regional Assessment Panels and applicant interviews convened
- January 2020 - All applicants advised of outcome
- February 2020 - Project commencement
- February 2021 - Project completion
More information
For more information, contact your Regional Coordinator located in the Dhelk Dja Action Group regions.
Eastern Metropolitan Region
Thomas Harrison
Regional Coordinator
Mob: 0400 732 869
Email: thomas.harrison@dhhs.vic.gov.au
Northern Metropolitan Region
Lynda Whitaker
Regional Coordinator
Mob: 0429 524 591
Email: lynda.whitaker@dhhs.vic.gov.au
Southern Metropolitan Region
Roxanne Mayer-Marks
Regional Coordinator
Mob: 0407 813 660
Email: roxanne.mayer-marks@dhhs.vic.gov.au
Western Metropolitan Region
Krystal Cutajar
Statewide Coordinator, Family Safety Victoria
Mob: 0438 958 648
Barwon South West Region
Tania Dalton
Regional Coordinator
Mob: 0417 396 946
Email: tania.dalton@dhhs.vic.gov.au
Grampians Region
Krystal Cutajar
Statewide Coordinator, Family Safety Victoria
Mob: 0438 958 648
Email: krystal.cutajar@familysafety.vic.gov.au
Hume Region
Tracy Hardie
Regional Coordinator
Mob: 0417 306 349
Email: tracy.hardie@dhhs.vic.gov.au
Inner Gippsland Region
Troy McDonald
Senior Advisor
Mob: 0447 227 084
Email: troy.mcdonald@dhhs.vic.gov.au
Loddon Campaspe Region
Ann Spittles
Regional Coordinator
Mob: 0428 528 175
Email: ann.spittles@dhhs.vic.gov.au
Mallee Region
Wayne Pryor
Regional Coordinator
Mob: 0418 625 876
Email: wayne.pryor@dhhs.vic.gov.au
Outer Gippsland Region
Glenys Watts
Regional Coordinator
Mob: 0417 798 380
Email: glenys.watts@dhhs.vic.gov.au