2 July 2023
The Territory Labor Government is supporting the health and wellbeing of men through the first ever Men’s Places Grants.
The Northern Territory Men’s Places Grants Program provides more than $95,000 to support 10 programs and activities across the Territory. It is part of the NT Gender Equality Action Plan 2022-25 which has a key focus on improving the lives of Territory men.
The 2023 Men’s Places program and activities range from men’s groups and camps, healing and parenting programs, skills training and fitness, and include:
Kings Narrative to deliver Kings Narrative Barber Training Pilot Program in Alice Springs
Jason Lord to support Big Boys Boxing for Better Health in Alice Springs
Desert Knowledge Australia to establish a permanent Men’s Camp at the Desert Knowledge Precinct in Mparntwe/Alice Springs for Elders to share knowledge and cultural leadership
Children’s Ground to support the My Father, My Child program aimed at young fathers, grandfathers and First Nations men in Central Australia
David Spry to deliver the Stronger Voices Program in Belyuen, Darwin, Katherine, Litchfield, West Daly, Victoria Daly and Wagait regions
Relationships Australia NT to deliver the Men’s Healing Program Recover from Trauma in the Darwin area
J.R Bonson and I Shreiner to support a community led project, Mamulbak Men’s Group in the Daly River region
Jawoyn Association Aboriginal Corporation to develop the community led Mungguy Man’s Group Camp on Country in the Katherine region
West Arnhem Regional Council to deliver a peer support and mentoring program Red Dust Healing project, in Minjilang (Croker Island) and Warruwi (South Goulburn Island); and
Wagait Shire Council for the Wagait Men’s Program.
The next Men’s Places Grant round opens on International Men’s Day, Saturday 19 November 2023.
Quotes from Minister for Equality and Inclusion Lauren Moss:
“These grants recognise the contributions men make to their communities and families, and the role of Men’s Places in improving the health and emotional wellbeing of men and building community connections.
“The Territory Labor Government is committed to achieving gender equity and equality, a cornerstone of which is improving the lives of Territory men.”
