A joined-up approach to support people and communities in need
Collaboration across government, key organisations and with communities is the best way to provide individuals with the right supports to address the risk factors for offending and strengthen social recovery outcomes.
Working with the community across three action areas
The Strategy will support effective, collaborative efforts to improve outcomes for individuals and communities in Victoria across three interconnected action areas.
Grants for small multicultural and Aboriginal clubs and organisations to support projects that use cultural connection, sport, arts, music or other creative activities to engage young people.
Creating Safer Places supports urban design projects that apply an inclusive environmental design approach to deter crime, increase safety and activate public places.
Grants of between $25,000 and $300,000 for councils, not for profit community organisations and other specialist organisations for partnership projects that deliver and evaluate innovative community safety and crime prevention initiatives.
Find out about our recent news and events, including updates on grants, local crime prevention activities and crime prevention information, tips and tools.
Pasifika young people and their families in the west have access to more support with $400,000 in funding to deliver early interventions and mentoring programs for young people.
Does more lighting always make people feel safer? The latest research suggests that improving perceptions of safety in public spaces requires a more nuanced approach.
New Australian research has examined the role of specific land uses in offering residents opportunities to engage with each other to curb anti-social behaviours within their community.
The Broadmeadows Community Youth Justice Alliance (BCYJA) is working to change the lives of local young people living near the Banksia Garden Public Housing Estate and surrounds.