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18 December, 2021

Investing In A Safer, Stronger Yarrabah

Yarrabah has been awarded a $150,000 grant to boost positive youth engagement, community safety and wellbeing outcomes.


Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Minister Craig Crawford announced on December 9, Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council as the successful applicant for a Local Thriving Communities domestic and family violence social reinvestment grant. 

“The Palaszczuk Government is investing in locally-led solutions,’’ Mr Crawford said. 

“By supporting community aspirations, we can reframe our relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.”

Speaker of Parliament and Mulgrave MP Curtis Pitt, whose electorate includes Yarrabah, said progressing local solutions is key to Queensland’s Path to Treaty and reconciliation. 

“By working together with communities to improve wellbeing and reduce demand on government-funded services, we can re-invest savings into positive community-led initiatives,” Mr Pitt said. 

“I look forward to hearing about Yarrabah’s achievements supported by this social reinvestment grant towards a safer, stronger and connected community.” 

Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council Mayor Ross Andrews welcomed the Palaszczuk Government funding. “This grant will build on community strengths,’’ Cr Andrews said. 

“It will support us to work collaboratively with service providers to deliver initiatives that build resilience, foster connections and strengthen community and cultural values.” 

Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council will work with a range of partners through the Yarrabah Leaders Forum, including Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services and government agencies. 

The domestic and family violence social reinvestment grant is delivered under the Local Thriving Communities reform to enable local community decision-making in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Queensland. 

The initiative is also part of ‘Queensland’s Framework for Action – Reshaping our Approach to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Domestic and Family Violence.’ 

The Palaszczuk Government has also committed to supporting safe families, households, and communities through a strengthened national Closing the Gap target to reduce the rate of all forms of family violence and abuse against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children.

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