Community-based Crime Action grants

Fight 4 Youth
Inside Out supports young people aged 10–17, including those at risk, providing 20 sessions during the 8-week school term led by diverse facilitators, such as police. The program provides life skills for behavioural regulation, consequence awareness, and exploring interest in future careers.
Location: Gold Coast

Queensland Blue Light Association Incorporated
An early intervention program targeting 20 young people aged 12–17. The program provides various activities to encourage pro-social interactions and positive peer connections. The program focuses on physical training and discipline, making healthy choices, as well as leadership, teamwork, and mentoring. The program builds relationships between youth and police, improving attitudes toward authority, school, and peers.
Location: Redland City

Artists Envision Health Inc.
The 5-partner project in Logan addresses community concerns by offering holistic learning and culturally safe initiatives focusing on personal growth, community well-being, and societal connections for youth aged 10–17, including those in the Youth Justice system. The program aims to empower youth from First Nations and multicultural backgrounds to become self-empowered individuals, respectful of their peers, police officers, and elders, as well as responsible citizens in Logan.
Location: Logan

RSPCA QLD
The Youth 4 Paws Program, using animal interactions, structured care, and welfare activities, is specifically designed to deliver targeted learning outcomes for youth aged 10–16 who are disengaged from mainstream schooling and have had interactions with QPS and/or Youth Justice. The program aims to improved emotional regulation skills, effective communication, and healthier relationships.
Location: Logan

Forest Lake Riding School Pty Ltd
The EAT program, targeted at disengaged youth aged 10–18, aims to promote the physical and mental health of participants. This program is designed to support at-risk young people, helping to alleviate trauma, foster self-connection, and cultivate empathy towards others and encouraging positive behaviour and fostering a sense of responsibility.
Location: Brisbane

The Migrant Centre Organisation Inc.A program for youth aged 10–18 offering activities like forums, advocacy, education, and health initiatives, providing a supportive 'third space' beyond home and school. It aims to boost well-being, education, and social ties, fostering belonging and resilience in communities.
Location: Gold Coast

Multicultural Families Organisation Inc.
The PREVAYL project will be delivered in several schools with the aim of curbing youth violence by offering universal school-based programs and workshops that focus on life skills and therapy for students in grades 8 and 9. Participants will learn anger management, conflict resolution, and social skills to effectively address problems.
Location: Gold Coast

Adventure Crew Pty Ltd. (trading as Wheelnutz Garage)
Based in Logan, Shifting Gears is a diversionary program teaching vehicle repair to at-risk young people, using the Wheelnutz 6 C's model for Positive Youth Development. It offers mentoring, coaching, and pro-social activities to support skill development, foster employment pathways, social skills, and inclusive friendships.
Location: Logan

Yiliyapinya Indigenous Corporation
The Cultural Connection and Healing Camps, targeted at young people aged 10–17, aim to provide Indigenous youth with cultural enrichment and healing experiences through activities such as traditional art, storytelling, traditional games, educational sessions, and interactions with elders, fostering community building and pride in Indigenous heritage across various Queensland locations.
Location: Brisbane

Gold Coast Youth Service
Assists young people aged 12–18 to engage in positive social activities, aiming to create a sense of community and belonging. The program supports young people to make positive choices for the future by teaching practical life skills and coping strategies through connection with peers.
Location: Gold Coast

Horse Whispering Youth Program Inc.
This program is for youth aged 10–16 focusing on self-esteem and confidence in Logan. The program aims to empower at-risk young people with life and social skills, employment readiness, and mentorship through a transformative horse-assisted program.
Location: Logan

Queensland Blue Light Association Incorporated
Blue EDGE is an early intervention program targeting 20 young people aged 12–17 that provides various activities to encourage pro-social interactions and positive peer connections. The program focuses on physical training and discipline, making healthy choices, as well as leadership, teamwork, and mentoring to build relationships between youth and police, improving attitudes toward authority, school, and peers.
Location: Brisbane

Queensland Blue Light Association Incorporated
Blue EDGE is an early intervention program targeting 20 young people aged 12-17. The program provides various activities to encourage pro-social interactions and positive peer connections. The program focuses on physical training and discipline, making healthy choices, as well as leadership, teamwork, and mentoring. The program builds relationships between youth and police, improving attitudes toward authority, school, and peers.
Location: Darling Downs (Toowoomba)

Legacy Counselling Services
Culturally Informed Therapy is a trauma intervention program for at-risk youth and young people in detention, specifically from Pasifika, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), and Indigenous backgrounds. The program provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions, ensuring the highest standard of mental health care, and strives to empower these at-risk youth, fostering resilience, and promoting positive well-being within their respective cultural frameworks through culturally sensitive therapy and personalised mental health care.
Location: Ipswich

Adapt Mentorship and Consultancy
A 16-week circuit breaker program targeted at young people aged 10–18, providing weekly 2-day programs outside of school/business hours. The program offers cultural and creative activities like podcasting and song writing workshops. Central to the program is mentorship, celebrating culture, empowering participants, and fostering community engagement. The program aims to transform and empower youth through creative expression and countering negative stereotypes.
Location: Darling Downs (Toowoomba)

Multicultural Australia
A 20-week after-school social sports drop-in space program targeted at young people aged 7–17. The program aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for young people in the community to engage in positive activities, build social connections, and develop physical fitness.
Location: Ipswich

Multicultural Australia
A 20-week after-school and lunch time outreach program targeted at young people aged 7–17 at Bellbird Park Secondary College. The program aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for young people in the community to engage in positive activities, build social connections, and develop physical fitness.
Location: Ipswich

Multicultural Australia
A 20-week after-school and lunch time outreach program targeted at young people aged 7–17 at Redbank Plains State High School. The program aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for young people in the community to engage in positive activities, build social connections, and develop physical fitness.
Location: Ipswich

Multicultural Australia
Multicultural Australia's Balance Project is a 10-week capacity building program targeted at young people aged 12–18 living in Redbank Plains, Bellbird Park, and Goodna areas. Program includes hands-on nutrition, cooking classes, and an exercise 'boot camp' style program to learn about physical fitness they can do at home or in the local park.
Location: Ipswich

Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association
A monthly drop-in program on Saturday evenings targeting young people aged 12–18 to engage in positive social activities, aiming to create a sense of community and belonging. The program provides mentoring to young people to make positive choices for the future by teaching practical life skills and coping strategies through connection with peers.
Location: Ipswich

Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association
Basketball After Dark assists young people aged 12–18 to engage in positive social activities, aiming to create a sense of community and belonging. The program supports young people to make positive choices for the future by teaching practical life skills and coping strategies through connection with peers.
Location: Brisbane

Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation
JOEYS is a culturally supportive 9-month program for young people aged 10–13 and their families. The program focuses on cultivating cultural understanding and reinforcing cultural identity, resilience, and a profound sense of belonging among emerging leaders in the community. Intensive 1 to 2-day workshops focus on visual art, music, health, and sexual health as well as individual counselling and Indigenous cultural healing.
Location: Douglas Shire

Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association
This is a diversionary program targeting young people in community from 3 – 9pm weekdays. The program provides various social and sporting activities to encourage pro-social interactions and positive peer connections.
Location: Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire

Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association
This is an after-school diversionary program targeting young people aged 12–18 in community. The program operates during the school term and provides various activities to encourage pro-social interactions and positive peer connections.
Location: Mornington Shire

Growing Communities Australia Limited
The Townsville-based program targets young people aged 8–17 and offers hands-on life-skills training, promoting a connection to culture through a return to the country and mentoring. The program is run 4 times for 6 weeks. Participants gain workplace safety training through the nationally recognised CPCWHS1001 course and have the opportunity to build a didgeridoo with elder Peter Santo. The program also creates connections through TAFE Queensland and other initiatives like Skilling Queenslanders for Work, providing avenues for further education, training, and employment opportunities.
Location: Townsville

Yoga on the Inside Pty Ltd.
Trauma-informed yoga will be offered to young people aged 10–17 at TAIHS. The program will deliver 8–10 weekly sessions over a 9-month period. The program combines healthy movement and mindfulness, using social-cognitive interventions to promote social competence, communication skills, and peer relationships. Participants will gain life skills such as responsible risk-taking, critical thinking, stress management, social connectivity, empathy, and self-confidence.
Location: Townsville

Swimon Pty Limited
A series of presentations will be delivered to nine schools targeting young people aged 14–19 in the Whitsundays area. The presentations will be delivered by an athlete with a lived DFV experience and a QPS officer. The sessions will cover DFV trends and topics like coercive control. The speakers will promote healthy relationships, access to support, and gender equity.
Location: Mackay/Whitsundays

Family and Childrens Emerging Support Services
My Connect is provided to 30 young people aged 8–18 and their families. The program focuses on cultivating cultural understanding and reinforcing cultural identity, resilience, and a profound sense of belonging among emerging leaders in the community. It employs therapeutic and trauma-informed interventions facilitated by local mentors who use culturally responsive tools and practices to empower young people.
Location: Mackay/Whitsundays

Queensland Blue Light Association Incorporated
This is an early intervention program targeting 20 young people aged 12–17. The program provides various activities to encourage pro-social interactions and positive peer connections. The program focuses on physical training and discipline, making healthy choices, as well as leadership, teamwork, and mentoring. The program builds relationships between youth and police, improving attitudes toward authority, school, and peers.
Location: Sunshine Coast

Mundagatta Culture Pty Ltd.
The Walk About program is a 10 week culturally responsive initiative for First Nations young people aged 13–18. The program focuses on connecting participants to their Indigenous identity, cultural practices, lore, and experiences to foster healing and readiness for prosocial community involvement. The program includes immersive cultural activities, traditional skills, and exploration into culture and identity. The program is provided to 30 participants and aims to supports mental health and wellbeing as well as other living skills.
Location: Rockhampton

The Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre Inc.
YETI is a 6-month pilot that will employ two part-time young people aged 18–25 to organise and deliver youth-led events aiming to reduce youth crime and promote alcohol and drug free gatherings. The program provides skills development in event management and marketing. YETI aims to be self-sustaining through event income generated by hosting 3 large and 4 small events targeting at-risk young people.
Location: Fraser Coast

Capricornia Training Company Ltd.
This is a diversionary program targeting at risk young people aged 12–15. The program focuses on repairing and refurbishing bicycles to build self-esteem and foster positive relationships to 8 individuals. Mob Mentors provide support to First Nations participants.
Location: Rockhampton

Testimony Arts Ltd.
This initiative targets at-risk young males aged 14–18 offering hands-on workshops with regional artists and craftspeople fostering transgenerational knowledge, community building, and vocational training tailored to their interests. The initiate provides positive change for 15–20 participants through high-quality arts and cultural experiences.
Location: Fraser Co