- Initiative to reduce vandalism supported through $40,000 from confiscated crime proceeds
- Professional graffiti removal available for eligible City of Canning residents
- Engaging young people in creative programs to help prevent repeat offending
Property seized from criminals is funding fast graffiti removal and locally designed murals created by young people in the City of Canning as part of a Cook Government program.
The Department of Justice has funded $40,000 through the State Government's Criminal Property Confiscation Grants Program (CPCGP) to support the development and delivery of a comprehensive Urban Art and Graffiti Intervention Program.
The 12-month initiative is designed to address graffiti and vandalism through a dual approach of reducing the risk of repeat offending through rapid graffiti removal, while preventing future incidents by engaging young people in positive, creative, and community-driven activities.
Funding will support the Graffiti Removal Incentive Program (GRIP), offering local businesses and residents up to $1,000 worth of free professional graffiti removal services.
The program also includes two six-week Urban Art Mural Workshops delivered in collaboration with local schools in the hotspot areas of Cannington and Bentley.
The workshops enable young people to design and create murals in their local communities, contributing to safer, more vibrant public spaces.
The next CPCGP funding round opens in July 2026 and organisations interested in applying are encouraged to read the Program Guidelines or contact the Grants Administration team for more information.
As stated by Attorney General Dr Tony Buti:
"Graffiti is a problem for all local governments and I'm proud to support initiatives like this which use seized criminal property to fund programs that benefit the community.
"Removing graffiti helps restore local streets, supports businesses and residents, and sends a clear message that vandalism has no place in our neighbourhoods.
"It's part of the Cook Government's priority to build safe and inclusive communities."
As stated by City of Canning Mayor Patrick Hall:
"We're working hard to remove graffiti as quickly as it appears, as this is proven to reduce repeat offending.
"We're grateful to the Criminal Property Confiscation Grants Program, as it's made it possible for us to offer this program to our residents."
"City of Canning property owners can go to the council's Goodbye Graffiti page for more information."
