Recipients of the Northern Territory (NT) 2025-2026 Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Youth Grants Program have been selected.
Fifteen new, locally led, activities will receive funding to help boost their programs.
A total of $299,000 has been awarded for community projects or initiatives providing comprehensive support and education for young people across the NT.
The grant aims to minimise harm associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs through a range of prevention, education and community action initiatives.
A range of AOD educational programs will be delivered to young people by grant recipients through activities that are active, creative, and engaging. The programs will incorporate positive educational messages through various activities.
Some of projects funded include:
Life Education NT Incorporated - Barkly Region Youth Health & AOD Education Program
Life Education NT to deliver a health education and prevention program across the Barkly region, focusing on protective behaviours and AOD education. The project will also include a Festival of Health as a major community engagement event.
Palmerston and Regional Basketball Association - Bounce Back: Youth Drop-In Sports AOD Prevention Program
This project integrates sport, culture, leadership, and peer-to-peer education to reduce harms from alcohol, vaping, and other drugs among young people in Palmerston.
