Funding for prevention and intervention initiatives in Central Australia to address gender-based violence has been announced by the Federal Government.

The funding comes in the wake of a horror 2024 for the Northern Territory, with the "crisis" of gendered violence seeing at least ten First Nations women killed in alleged domestic violence attacks.

The announcement, as part of the 'Strengthening Families and Communities Partnership,' will see almost $9 million allocated to four organisations in Mparntwe/Alice Springs, as well as the surrounding remote communities.

It will fund projects the communities say are needed to support and strengthen their work, and help to address rates of family, domestic and sexual violence.

As part of the Central Australia Plan, the funding will see support for the Central Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Unit, the Central Australian Women's Legal Services, Mutitjulu Community Aboriginal Corporation and the NPY Women's Council.

Lingiari MP Marion Scrymgour, who has been outspoken in the need to combat violence in the Red Centre, said she was "delighted" with the announcement to help communities in Central Australia to put in place prevention strategies to address gender-based violence.

"I am confident this funding will deliver substantial benefits for Central Australia in supporting safer, more secure communities, strengthening cultural health and wellbeing, and facilitating healthy and respectful relationships," Ms Scrymgour said.

The funding will go to a range of activities, including minor infrastructure to ensure safe and secure spaces for youth and community activities, as well as support for cultural, health and wellbeing; and a visiting program for Aṉangu men in the Alice Springs Prison to promote and facilitate learning about respectful relationships.

It will also see the delivery of more family and community legal services.

Furthermore, 18 million will be made available to both the NT and Queensland as part of the third tranche of the Community-led Solutions Economic Development grants to support 'shovel-ready' community-led infrastructure projects, which will help to provide continual and sustainable opportunities for training and employment.

"I also welcome the funding announcements for Northern Territory and Queensland, to support shovel-ready infrastructure projects that can deliver new jobs and increase sustainable and ongoing employment and training opportunities," Ms Scrymgour said.

"These projects will improve people's lives and build strong and resilient communities, giving all Australians the opportunities to thrive."

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth said the two funding pools highlighted the Labor government's support for Central Australia and Indigenous communities.

"These grants support local organisations that have shown they are the best suited to address the most significant issues in their communities," Minister Rishworth said.

"Along with states and territories, we have a shared goal to end gender-based violence in one generation."

She added: "We do not accept any level of domestic and family violence, and by working with communities we will drive safer outcomes for First Nations women and children across Central Australia."

Of the at least 476 First Nations women killed since 1989, a third were Territorian, according to a report by Australian Institute of Criminology, a plague of violence described as a "national shame" by coroner Elisabeth Armitage.

On Wednesday, the federal government also announced an additional 56 safe places for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence, whilst a further $7.8 million in the Safe Places Inclusion Round has been earmarked for the Salvation Army to develop 14 new emergency homes in Mparntwe/Alice Springs.

The latter will see two apartment blocks refurbished to deliver four one-bedroom apartments, six two-bedroom apartments and four three-bedroom apartments.

"It is important that access to culturally appropriate emergency accommodation is available across the nation, including regional and remote areas, so that every woman and child affected by family and domestic violence has a path to safety," Minister Rishworth said on a visit to the site.

If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family, or sexual violence, call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au for online chat and video call services.

If you are concerned about your behaviour or use of violence, you can contact the Men's Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit www.ntv.org.au

Feeling worried or no good? Connect with 13YARN Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporters on 13 92 76, available 24/7 from any mobile or pay phone, or visit www.13yarn.org.au No shame, no judgement, safe place to yarn.