16 Days of Activism 2025

The NSW Government is supporting the prevention of Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence (DFSV) at the local level through annual grants to communities across the state.

There are three key objectives of the 16 Days of Activism Prevention Grant Program:

1. Increase awareness in the community about the primary prevention of domestic, family violence and sexual violence by tailoring initiatives to address the four gendered drivers of violence outlined in the Change the Story framework by Our Watch.
2. Reinforce messages about positive behaviours and social norms rejecting violence against women.
3. Engage local groups, organisations – including men's organisations – and schools in leading efforts for change.

To be eligible to apply for the grant program you must be an incorporated entity, or have a member who is a part of

-  Local Domestic and Family Violence Committees in NSW; or

-  Local Domestic Violence Networks in NSW

• You must have: a formally recognised forum (Committee or Network) with documented terms of reference, where organisations in a local area (government and non-government) are providing services to women and children experiencing domestic, family and/or sexual violence, can discuss issues of concern, and enhance inter-agency responses.
• A body with membership from both government agencies and non-government organisations.
• Have members with demonstrated expertise in preventing and/or addressing domestic and family violence.
• Provide an up-to-date copy of agreed terms of reference (or other relevant operational information) that clearly articulates your commitment to the prevention, early intervention and response to either domestic, family and/or sexual violence.