Supporting services for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse
The Albanese Government is supporting victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and children who have displayed harmful sexual behaviours through the opening of a $12.2 million grant round which will deliver vital funding to existing specialist and community support services.
The Grants for Services Responding to Child Sexual Abuse and Children who have Displayed Harmful Sexual Behaviours grant opportunity will provide funding of up to $200,000 per year, per organisation over three years to expand the capacity and capability of existing services who are supporting victims and survivors of child sexual abuse, and children who have displayed harmful sexual behaviours.
The grants will respond to community needs, with a focus on early intervention, response, healing and recovery to stop the intergenerational cycle of violence. This investment is a demonstration of the Albanese Government’s commitment to protecting children and young people from sexual abuse in Australia.
The grant opportunity is part of the $80 million commitment agreed at National Cabinet in September 2024 to enhance and expand child-centric, trauma-informed supports for children and young people who have experienced or witnessed family, domestic and sexual violence. It will also contribute to existing reforms under the National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse 2021-2030.
Applications for the grant round are now open and will close at 9 pm AEST 28 July 2025. For more information about the grant opportunity, and to apply, visit GrantConnect.
Quotes attributable to Attorney-General, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP:
“The abuse of children and young people is unacceptable, and the Albanese Government is committed to supporting services responding to child sexual abuse.
“These grants will help services to better support victims and survivors of child sexual abuse, and children who have displayed concerning or harmful sexual behaviours.
“All children and young people have the right to be safe from sexual abuse.”
Support is available
Reading about child sexual abuse can be confronting. Visit the National Office for Child Safety website for more information on support services.