Grants Boost Territory’s Unique Lifestyle
Restoring our unique Territory lifestyle remains a priority, with the Finocchiaro CLP Government funding community initiatives through Power and Water’s 2026 Community Partnerships Program.
Minister for Essential Services Steve Edgington said Power and Water’s annual Community Partnerships Program provides opportunities for local community groups and organisations to apply for funding for community initiatives.
“The Finocchiaro CLP Government is backing Territorians with funding for community initiatives that strengthen our unique Territory lifestyle.”
‘This year we will support a variety of initiatives, including a sun smart program in Alice Springs, a men’s mental health program in Darwin, First Aid training, and skills-building in robotics for teachers in Darwin and Katherine.
‘It’s fantastic to see such a diverse range of events supported, reflecting the different interests and needs of Territorians,” Mr Edgington said.
The successful recipients were:
Cancer Council of the Northern Territory Incorporated: Funding will help Cancer Council NT expand its Sunscreen Stand program in Alice Springs by installing permanent stands at local venues and providing portable units for community events, helping Territorians stay sun safe and reduce their risk of skin cancer – $5,000.Darwin Fringe Incorporated: Funding will support the events SUB_BAR, a free, immersive vibration-based sound installation accessible to people of all hearing abilities by covering licensing, artist fees, technical setup, equipment hire and venue costs – $5,000.Nakara Primary School: Funding will support bringing world champion robotics mentors from Wollongong to Darwin and Katherine to run workshops that build local coaches’ skills and improve the quality of regional robotics competitions – $5,000.Nightcliff High School: Funding will support the delivery of accredited First Aid and CPR training for all Year 10 students, giving young Territorians essential life-saving skills and building a safer, more resilient community – $5,000.Noone Left Behind: Funding will help launch Territory Blokes, a long-awaited online hub connecting men across the Northern Territory with support services, events, and resources to improve wellbeing, aimed at reigniting community-led action on men’s health – $10,000.St John Ambulance Australia: Funding will support the purchase of a Laerdal Airway Management Trainer, providing volunteers with realistic, hands-on training to build confidence and lifesaving skills for emergency response at community events and in critical situations – $5,000.Wild North Arts Incorporated: Funding will support Blak Power Comix to publish and distribute quarterly First Nations comics across the NT, run creation workshops, and mentor emerging artists, boosting youth literacy, creativity, and cultural pride – $5,000.
Noone Left Behind Founder Rebecca Ross said, “This grant is invaluable for helping us establish Territory Blokes – a Territory-first initiative designed to connect men through practical, accessible and community-led activities.
“The funding will help us build the Territory Blokes online platform, deliver year-round connection opportunities, and roll out key initiatives such as the Territory Blokes Awards, International Men’s Day Lunch, Blokes Big Day Out, Renovate Your Mate and regional roundtables. Together, these activities will create safe spaces for conversation, strengthen mateship, improve access to support services, and ultimately drive better health, wellbeing and social outcomes for men right across the Northern Territory.”
Power and Water’s Community Partnership program includes different levels of partnerships, including major partnerships, community partnerships and in-kind community event support through our portable water stations and water trailers.
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