1 April 2026
$1.797 million grants funding to support early intervention programs for young men and boys starting to use violence in their intimate relationships.Funded by the Australian Government and delivered by the Finocchiaro CLP Government, the grants will support initiatives that take practical action to prevent violence before it escalates.The grants will fill a critical service gap to address the root causes of partner violence, working to break the cycle of harm.
The Finocchiaro CLP Government is continuing its year of growth, certainty and security with a targeted investment to address the root causes of crime and break the cycle of domestic violence among young Territorians.
In partnership with the Australian Government, the Territory Government is delivering $1.797 million in Early Intervention Grants to address intimate partner violence among young men and boys. The Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Early Intervention Grants Program 2026 closes Friday 3 April.
Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, Robyn Cahill, said early intervention is essential to stopping violence before it escalates. "The Northern Territory Government is taking practical action to intervene early and prevent intimate partner violence among young Territorians before it escalates."
Federal Assistant Minister for Social Services and the Prevention of Family Violence Ged Kearney said "Family, domestic and sexual violence has devastating impacts, and we know that acting early can prevent harm and save lives.
"With over $4 billion committed, the largest in Australian history, the Albanese Government is driving a national response to end violence, while recognising that each state, territory and community, particularly in regional and remote Australia, needs tailored, place-based support.
"Ending violence against women and children requires us to work with men and boys - to challenge harmful norms and build a culture of respect that prevents violence before it begins.
"By investing in prevention and intervening as early as possible, we are working together to build safer communities for women, children and families."
The program will fund up to three projects over three years, supporting age‑appropriate programs for young men and boys aged 12-25 who are beginning to use violence in their intimate relationships. Evidence shows this is a significant and under‑serviced issue in the Territory, with behaviours ranging from coercive control and emotional abuse to technology‑facilitated abuse and physical violence.
These grants fill a critical service gap, expanding options available to programs like Circuit Breaker, which is already identifying young people who need specialist support to change their behaviour. All funded projects must align with the NT Domestic and Family Violence Risk Assessment and Management Framework (RAMF) and the NT Minimum Standards for DFV Rehabilitation Programs.
The initiative is funded by the Australian Government through the Federal Funding Agreement on Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Responses 2025-2030 and administered by the Finocchiaro CLP Government.
