Frontline Youth Initiatives and Community Initiatives Programs
Frontline Youth Initiatives and Community Initiatives Programs Information Brochure 2015 Koori Justice Unit Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement initiatives What is the Community Initiatives Program (CIP)? CIP funding is available to support pilot programs or research which provide community based responses to justice issues. CIP funding is for up to two years and projects considered for funding will primarily be those that: If you are unable to contact your RAJAC Executive Officer, further information can be obtained from: Mary Morison Manager, Community Programs, Koori Justice Unit Tel: (03) 8684 1745 Email [email protected] increase community participation in the development of culturally appropriate and innovative early intervention programs promote cultural strength What happens after I apply? promote reconciliation and partnerships between communities and justice agencies The PMC will meet on in mid-May 2015 to consider applications and shortlist projects. The shortlisted projects will then be prioritised by the Select PMC. The KJU will advise all applicants of the outcome of their application in writing. assist in research and the identification of community-based best practice initiatives including the planning and development of regional strategic plans and submission proposals clearly promote activities which support the objectives of the Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement (AJA) are a catalyst to, or basis for, long term sustainable capacity building programs. Pending endorsement of the application by PMC and Select PMC, approval of funding will be sought from the Attorney-General. The KJU will notify all applicants of the outcome of their application in writing. What is the Frontline Youth Initiatives Program (Frontline)? Frontline funding is available for the delivery of projects targeting at risk Koori youth from the ages 10 – 24 years who are: victims of family violence and/or have been affected by of family violence, currently and/ or have been, in out of home care, disengaged from education and/or employment and in contact with the criminal justice system. Projects considered for funding under Frontline will be communitybased initiatives that aim to promote healthy and pro-social life activities that reduce the likelihood of future negative contact with the criminal justice system. Frontline funding is for a maximum of three years and projects could include (but are not limited to) those that promote: youth leadership sporting activities (both individual and team based) culture and cultural understanding of healthy lifestyles music, arts and performance-based activities engagement with education, training or vocational activities employment readiness. Frontline Youth Initiatives and Community Initiatives Programs Information Brochure 2015 What you need to know to apply for funding How do I obtain RAJAC endorsement of my application? Contact your RAJAC Executive Officer to discuss your application, the application process and deadline for submitting your application to the RAJAC. All applications must be endorsed by the RAJAC prior to submission to the KJU for assessment. RAJAC Executive Officer contact details are as follows: Who may apply? Applications will be accepted from incorporated Victorian Koori community organisations and/or incorporated community organisations in which both the majority of members and directors are Koori. Non-Koori organisations may only apply in limited circumstances (see page 5 of Program Guidelines 2015). Applications will not be accepted or considered from organisations that have outstanding program reporting or financial acquittal requirements with the Department of Justice Regulations and/or other Government Departments. This requirement can also apply to outstanding program and financial commitments and requirements with other Victorian and Commonwealth government departments and agencies. Barwon South West RAJAC John Bell [email protected] Tel: (03) 5564 1003 Mob: 0417 112 779 Northern Metropolitan RAJAC Troy Austin [email protected] Tel: (03) 9936 9292 Mob: 0418 333 391 Gippsland RAJAC Nicole LeSage [email protected] Tel: (03) 5116 5744 Mob: 0400 411 727 Western Metropolitan RAJAC Anne-Maree Kirkman [email protected] Tel: (03) 9094 2486 Mob: 0408 578 036 Grampians RAJAC Jon Kanoa [email protected] Tel: (03) 4301 7012 Mob: 0408 574 679 Eastern Metropolitan RAJAC Thomas Bell [email protected] Tel: (03) 8803 8436 Mob: 0439 558 945 Frontline applications: up to $110,000 including GST per annum for a period not exceeding three years. Hume RAJAC Vicki Atkinson [email protected] Tel: (03) 5858 7654 Mob: 0408 579 392 Southern Metropolitan RAJAC Tim Kanoa [email protected] Tel: (03) 8765 5275 Mob:0427 126 997 Applicants should seek funding for projects that start no earlier than 1 July 2015 and will be delivered over either a two year period (CIP) or a three year period (Frontline). Loddon Mallee RAJAC Paula Murray [email protected] Tel: (03) 5440 6100 Mob: 0458 367 019 How much funding is available? CIP applications: up to $55,000 including GST per annum for a period not exceeding two years. When can projects commence? Where can I find the guidelines and application? The Program Guidelines 2015 and Application form can be obtained from your Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee (RAJAC) Executive Officer, or online at the Department of Justice and Regulation website www.justice.vic.gov.au If you are accessing these online, look under ‘Your Rights Aboriginal Justice Agreement Initiatives of the Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement Community Programs Frontline Youth Initiative and Community Initiative Program Frontline Youth Initiatives and Community Initiatives Programs Information Brochure 2015 How do I apply? Who makes decisions about funding? 1. Read the Program Guidelines 2015 to ensure your organisation and project are eligible for funding. The process for assessing applications is undertaken in partnership with the Koori community and Victorian Government representatives. This process involves: 2. Contact the Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee (RAJAC) Executive Officer in your respective region to discuss the application and process for obtaining RAJAC endorsement. 3. Complete the Application form and submit to your relevant RAJAC Executive Officer for RAJAC endorsement. 4. If your application is endorsed by RAJAC and selected to proceed to the Project Management Committee (PMC) meeting for consideration, you will be invited to a workshop to develop a program logic for your proposal. 5. You will also be required to provide the Koori Justice Unit with the following compliance documents: endorsement of application by the relevant RAJAC shortlist of application by the Project Management Committee (PMC) prioritisation of application for funding by the Select Project Management Committee (Select-PMC) approval for funding by the Attorney-General. Further details about the assessment and approval process (including membership of PMC) are available in the Program Guidelines 2015. Certification of Incorporation or status under specific legislation What is the closing date for submitting my application? Audited annual reports for the last two (2) financial years as lodged with the appropriate authority (Consumer Affairs Victoria, The Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations and/or Australian Securities and Investment Commission) All applications must first be endorsed by the respective RAJAC and then submitted to the KJU by Friday 17 April 2015. Proof of current insurance, including public liability insurance. Additional forms of insurance may also be required as they apply to the nature of the service or project for which funding is being sought. 6. You will be required to attend the PMC meeting and provided a short presentation on the proposed project. Please note that this may require submitting your application to the RAJAC several weeks prior to the closing date above (depending on when the RAJAC will be meeting to consider applications). Please contact your RAJAC Executive Officer to discuss. The RAJAC Executive Officer is responsible for submitting endorsed applications to the KJU. The KJU will not accept applications directly from applicants. Frontline Youth Initiatives and Community Initiatives Programs Information Brochure 2015
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