Indigenous Australians 

Youth in Communities 

The objectives of the Youth in Communities measure are to deliver a comprehensive youth strategy in the Northern Territory that:

  • provides an effective diversion for young Indigenous people from at risk behaviours;
  • improves life choices and outcomes for young Indigenous people, through engaging them in positive activities that promote pathways to better health and wellbeing, community capacity building and participation in school, work and social networks; and
  • strengthens and improves the youth services infrastructure, both in the number of youth workers employed and the facilities available for providing youth services and activities.

Funding under the Youth in Communities measure will benefit Indigenous youth, 10 to 20 years of age. Participant priorities are youth at risk of:

  • using illicit drugs, alcohol, petrol, volatile substances or other forms of substance misuse;
  • suicide or intentional self harm; and
  • entering or re-entering the criminal justice system.
Youth in Communities Project Information
Funded Organisation Communities Total Funding GST excl Funding Period Project Description
AFL NT Wadeye Galiwin'ku $390,000 2 years 2010-11
and
2011-12
AFL Regional Development Program. Funding for a regional development manager working in communities to establish and coordinate competitions, organise coaching and umpiring courses and promote healthy, active lifestyles.
AMSANT Inc / Malabam Health Board Aboriginal Corporation Maningrida $875,000

3 years
2009-10 to
2011-12

Provide a youth service at Maningrida employing a Coordinator, Manager and two youth workers.
Australian Red Cross Society Northern Territory Division Daly River Nguiu Gunbalanya Angurugu Wadeye $4,989,592 3 years
2009-10 to
2011-12
Funding for one fully qualified youth worker, and two Indigenous trainee youth workers in each location.
Australian Sports Commission

Gapuwiyak Wadeye Yeundumu Gunbalanya
Nguiu

$500,000 2 years 2010-11 and
2011-12
The Sport Demonstration Projects will seek to trial a best practice model for delivering sport focused diversion activities through improved whole of government coordination and the use of place based approach to service delivery to build community capacity.
East Arnhem Shire Council Angurugu $442,871 1 year
2009-10
Upgrading of sport and recreation outside activity area including fencing, shade, new computers and air-conditioning.
East Arnhem Shire Council Galiwin'ku $1,134,634 3 years 2009-10 to
2011-12
Two youth workers and two youth worker trainees. Some maintenance to the drop in centre. Temporary accommodation for two youth workers at the Galiwin'ku Government Business Manager Complex until 1/10/2010. Accommodation will then be provided by the Shire.  
East Arnhem Shire Council Yirrkala, Milingimbi Ramingining Gapuwiyak Umbakumba $2,384,233 3 years
2009-10 to
2011-12
Diversionary programs - discos, movie nights, workshops, sporting programs, youth leadership programs, community based and shire wide youth forums, youth referrals, self harm intervention reduction of substance misuse, drop in centre activities, and bush trips/camps.
East Arnhem Shire Council Ramingining Angurugu Galiwinku Milingimbi Umbakumba  Gapuwiyak $341,640 1 year
2009-10
Infrastructure upgrades including minor renovations and repairs to a youth worker dwelling, exercise equipment for health and fitness programs, flooring and insulation for music shed, tractor type sprinkler and shade structure for the Gapuwiyak oval, fit-out to drop in centre at Millingimbi and upgrade of youth hall toilet block at Umbakumba.
Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island Enterprises Aboriginal Corporation Umbakumba Angurugu $250,000 3 years
2009-10 to
2011-12
Youth strategy will be developed to coordinate existing services, identify gaps, and support leadership development opportunities for youth.  
Julalikari Council Aboriginal Corporation Elliott $169,074 3 years
2009-10 to
2011-12
Engage at risk disengaged young people through programs and services including alternative education programs, diversion programs, case management, sport and recreation, life skills, training to employment programs, alcohol and other drug awareness programs, access to health programs, court advocacy and police support.
Laynhapuy HomelandsAssociation Inc. 25 different communities in Laynhapuy Homelands $1,880,952 3 years
2009-10 to
2011-12
Youth development program that links with supporting and mentoring youth by providing diversionary programs and social planning programs. Three full time positions will mentor four trainee Indigenous youth development officers.
MacDonnell Shire Council Areyonga, Papunya Haasts Bluff Hermannsburg Kintore, Mt Liebig $4,732,115 3 years
2009-10 to
2011-12
Youth workers and Indigenous trainee workers at: Areyonga, Haasts Bluff, Hermannsburg, Kintore, Mount Liebig, Papunya.  Staff for headquarters.
Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women's Council Imanpa Kaltukatjara Apatula Mutitjulu $2,592,455 3 years 2009-10 to
2011-12
Diversionary and early intervention services for 15-20 year olds including after school and school holiday programs, safety and healthy activities, personal development and case management of youth at risk.  Youth development officers and part time Anangu youth development officers will be based in these four communities. 
Roper Gulf Shire Council Nhukurr Numbulwar Borroloola $1,886,765

3 years 2009-10
to
2011-12

Training of Indigenous youth into certified youth worker positions in the three communities. Build on current sport and recreation programs which offer recreational activities, before and after school care and holiday programs. Provide case management which will work closely with social workers, the health centre, school and other social program activities.
Victoria Daly Shire Council Nauiyu (Daly River) $16,676 1 year
2009-10
Minor upgrade infrastructure for an after hours recreation facility for youths aged 10-20 years.  Including: kitchen bench, shelving, stove and range hood, multiple water fountains for sport and recreation hall and swimming pool, sports equipment and television.
Walpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation  Lajamanu Nyirripi Willowra Yuendemu $254,281 3 years 2009-10 to
2011-12
Funding will provide for the employment of one Outreach coordinator who will act as a supervisor for the existing outreach youth worker team which comprises of two youth workers in each of the specified communities. The Outreach coordinator will be based in Yuendemu.
Walpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation  Lajamanu $226,024 3 years 2009-10 to
2011-12
Funding for one youth worker who will work in conjunction with an existing youth worker funded by Kurra Corporation until 2012 and the Mt. Theo management team. Both positions will assist youth specifically targeting those aged 12-20 years. The youth worker will work with the outreach worker in Yuendemu and with other local trainees.
Walpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation  Lajamanu $1,215,000 1 year 2009-10 The construction of a duplex for youth worker accommodation Renovation of the existing hall/youth centre. Construction of roofing to existing basketball facility.  Employment of a Project manager. Electrical fittings/fixtures, shelving, security doors and windows, air conditioning to gym and general repairs and maintenance.
West Arnhem Shire Council Gunbalanya $105,602 1 year 2009-10 Construction of the extension and upgrade to a dedicated Youth diversion activity space for Indigenous males aged 10 - 20 year old in Gunbalanya.
Young Mens Christian Association of the Top End Inc.

Katherine area:

Jilkmingan, Binjari Barunga, Beswick, Manyallaluk, Kalano Rockhole, Kybrook Farm, Werenbun

$884,397 3 years 2009-10 to
2011-12
The funding will provide a program that aims to develop manual arts skills, foster self confidence and knowledge and enable participants to reintegrate into the school system. The target group will be youth aged between 10-14 years and will focus on Indigenous youth who are identified as youth at risk and who are engaging in anti-social behaviours and are showing a high rate of truancy at school.
Young Mens Christian Association of the Top End Inc  Palmerston $685,020 3 years 2009-10 to
2011-12
Funding will provide for a youth education and employment program and diversionary activities for youth aged 10-16 not in mainstream education to be delivered in Palmerston and surrounding areas. Sessions will be held in the drop in centre from Monday to Thursday with additional activities such as overnight camps and day excursions.

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