Strong spirit strong mind metro project

• Funding/grant type:

  Recurrent

• Closing date:

  Not specified

Overview

The Strong sprirt strong mind metro project is about raising awareness of alcohol and other drug issues among Aboriginal people, families and communities in the Perth metropolitan area. With a focus on young people aged 12 to 25 years, the project encourages Aboriginal people to develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills to choose healthy lifestyles, promote healthy environments and create safer communities.

Project activities include the devlopment of:

• an Aboriginal youth advisory group
• targeted strategies for young people
• culturally secure resources aimed at preventing harm from alcohol and other drug use.

Funding of up to $3000 is now available for eligible organisations that aim to support the Aboriginal community in the Perth metropolitan area to undertake activities or initiatives that prevent and/or reduce hazardous and harmful alcohol and drug use in the local community. The Strong spirit strong mind metro project grants are about encouraging families and communities to develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills to choose healthy lifestyles, promote healthy environments and create safer communities.

Please note that only groups within the Perth metropolitan area are eligible for this funding.

Application details: Please refer to the links below.

Contacts

Sasha Casey or Jessica Scott
Ph: (08) 9370 0333

Links

• View information: Funding description
• View website: Government of Western Australia - drug and alcohol office