More than 25 community groups have been successful in the latest round of the Investing in Queensland Women grant program for 2021 and will share in $270,000 to drive community initiatives set to empower women.
Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, Shannon Fentiman, announced the grant recipients on Wednesday alongside Queensland Rugby League who received $10,000 to run an education program to dispel inappropriate behaviour and take a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and violence.
The grants will see successful applicants address a range of issues faced by Queensland women such as domestic and family violence, sexual violence prevention, respectful and healthy relationships, mentoring and leadership opportunities, career pathways into construction and women’s health.