The Bigauga Imilang Barparrik (Yesterday Today Tomorrow) project run by the group delivers cultural camps and group sessions for First Nations people aged eight to 17 in an effort to strengthen culture and identity connections.
Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp said investing in local solutions benefited the community and created a safer and more cohesive place to call home.
“Congratulations to Aldara Yenara, who are leading the way in creating a positive space for young First Nations people to connect with culture and identity through Bigauga Imilang Barparrik — an innovative early intervention project aimed at making positive change,” he said.
It is hoped the Bigauga Imilang Barparrik will help provide early intervention to prevent antisocial and criminal behaviour.
The Crime Prevention Innovation Fund supports councils and community organisations to deliver and evaluate innovative community safety and crime prevention initiatives.
The Building Safer Communities Program facilitates grants and community forums to address crime’s root causes while attempting to build safer communities statewide; it forms part of the Victorian Government’s crime prevention strategy.
The Creating Safer Places and Crime Prevention Innovation Fund grants provide up to $300,000 to councils, community not-for-profit organisations and specialist groups to support tailored solutions to local problems.
Minister for Crime Prevention Natalie Hutchins said she was excited to see more projects come about with the funding.
“We’ve seen so many communities make so much positive change through the Building Safer Communities program so far,’’ she said.
“These grants support local communities to create and deliver solutions to local problems — we’re providing funding where it’s needed most and building a safer Victoria for all.”
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