The Paul Ramsay Foundation (PRF) has launched a new Strengthening Family-Centred Collaborations Grant Round, offering funding and support to cross-sector collaborations that are already working to help families recover from the long-term impacts of domestic and family violence (DFV).
This funding round supports the development of holistic, community-led approaches by providing $600,000 over three years ($200,000 annually) to selected collaborations. In addition to funding, successful applicants will gain access to learning partners to support shared learning and improve family outcomes.
Who Should Apply?
The Foundation is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from existing collaborations that:
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Include three or more organisations working together for at least six months on a shared purpose
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Operate in the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, or Western Australia (First Nations-led collaborations in adjacent regions may also be considered)
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Primarily benefit pregnant women, children under 12, First Nations communities, or culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities
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Focus on secondary prevention (early supports to alter a family’s trajectory) and/or recovery and healing (building long-term safety and wellbeing after violence)
What Can the Funding Be Used For?
Funding can support a wide range of activities including:
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Strengthening collaboration and capability
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Incorporating lived experience into program design
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Shared tools and advocacy
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Research and evaluation
Importantly, selected collaborations will also work with learning partners to share knowledge and strengthen the impact of their collective efforts.
Why This Matters
Jackie Ruddock, PRF’s Head of Families, emphasised that real change in DFV outcomes requires coordinated, wrap-around services:
“We know that for families experiencing DFV to receive meaningful support, services need to work together to support the whole family. This Grant Round is intended to bolster the capacity of services to work collaboratively… and create better outcomes for all those involved.”
This opportunity builds on the insights gained from PRF’s previous DFV initiatives, aiming to foster collaborative, place-based responses that address the complex and intergenerational impacts of violence.
Key Dates:
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EOIs Open: 29 April 2025
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EOIs Close: 10 June 2025
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Information Session: 19 May 2025 (recording will be available)
