The Paul Ramsay Foundation (PRF) has launched a new funding stream aimed directly at the source of domestic family violence, offering long-term grants to organisations working to rehabilitate abusive fathers.
The Dads on Track National Grant Round shifts the focus from victim support to perpetrator intervention. The initiative recognises that engaging men who use, or are at risk of using, violence is critical to ensuring the long-term safety of women and children.
Successful applicants will secure up to $350,000 per annum for five years, providing the financial stability required to run complex behavioural change programs.
PRF’s Chief of Alliances, Liz Yeo, said the foundation is responding to direct feedback from the sector regarding a gap in services.
“We have heard from our partners in the sector that there is an urgent need for programs that focus on users of violence and those at risk of using violence, and that individualised support options for program participants are critical,” she said.
The grants are specifically targeted at ending the “intergenerational cycles of violence”—the phenomenon where children who witness or experience abuse are more likely to become victims or perpetrators later in life.
“Learning more about what works to support users of violence to change their trajectories is key to building long-term family stability for children and young people,” Yeo said.
“By bolstering support for existing initiatives, we aim to build on established practice, support continuous improvement and strengthen outcomes.”
The funding is available to Australian-based organisations or collaborations registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC). To be eligible, organisations must already be providing specialist domestic and family violence services to men.
“We aim to support those working to end intergenerational cycles of violence so families and children could thrive,” Yeo added.
Successful recipients will also work with learning partners to capture and share data, helping to build a collective understanding of what strategies are most effective in changing violent behaviour.
Applications close 2 March 2026.
Ritchelle is Content Team Manager at Akolade, producing stories for Australia's not-for-profit sector at Third Sector.
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