SNHN is interested to receive applications for community activities to support wellbeing, resilience and preparedness of communities impacted by extreme weather events, including but not limited to floods. There are two grant streams described briefly in the table below. The links in the table will provide more detail about each of the streams.

 

Extreme Weather Community Resilience Grants			Connected Community Grants
Amount	Up to $10,000		Amount	Up to $100,000
Eligibility	Organisations and Community Groups		Eligibility	Non-Government Organisations, Community Organisations
Target groups	Communities impacted by flood and other weather events in Northern Sydney		Target groups	Young people, older residents and Aboriginal Communities along with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Communities, those at risk of social isolation, and people with disabilities.
Activities	non-clinical, community-based activities that support mental health and community wellbeing		Activities	support the community to be more connected, improving individual and community resilience and both physical and mental wellbeing, as well as improving preparedness for floods, extreme weather events and other disasters.
Grant Release	Friday 14th April 2023		Grant Release	Monday 17th April 2023
Close of Submission	15th May 2023		Close of Submission	15th May 2023
EOI Link	https://forms.office.com/r/pKazDJzygY		Tenderlink Registration	https://sydneynorthhealthnetwork.org.au/category/tenders/

Expression of Interest – Extreme Weather Community Resilience Grants

Sydney North Health Network is inviting organisations and community groups to apply for grants up-to the value of $10,000 (inc. GST), to support wellbeing, resilience and preparedness of communities impacted by extreme weather events, including but not limited to floods. These Community Resilience Grants enable communities to choose their response to loss and strengthen social connections, and assist with recovery.

In 2022 Relationships Australia NSW and Mission Australia were commissioned to engage with the local Northern Sydney communities to identify the impact of recent extreme weather events such as floods, storms and bushfires. To view reports https://sydneynorthhealthnetwork.org.au/news/snhn-grants/#community

Extreme Weather Community Resilience Grant

Amount: up to $10,000 (inc. GST) *Please note funding is not to be used for direct employment of staff

Eligibility: Organisations and Community Groups

Target populations: Communities impacted by flood and other weather events in the Northern Beaches, Ku-ring-gai, Hornsby Willoughby, Lane Cove, Hunters Hill, Mosman, North Sydney and Ryde.

Activities: non-clinical, community-based activities that support mental health and community wellbeing.

Timeline:

• Application opening Friday 14^th April 2023
• Application submission of Expression of Interest (EOI) via link https://forms.office.com/r/pKazDJzygY
• Submissions close Wednesday 15th May, 2023 15.00 pm
• Grants awarded end of May 2023
• Activities to commence on execution of grant agreement

Expectations: SNHN provide a template for reporting purposes.

This grant program is funded by: 

• Commonwealth Dept of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
• Commonwealth Department of Health and Age Care

 

All Expressions of Interest will be reviewed against the following criteria:

1. The proposed activity focuses on one or more of the identified target groups.
2. The proposed activity addresses one or more of the key findings from the Community Engagement consultation.
3. The proposed activity is new to either the location or the target population.
4. The organisation demonstrates the capability to deliver the proposed activity, including cultural safety, previous experience, and local connection with the target groups.
5. A clear timeline.
6. Proposed budget.

 

The Expression of Interest (EOI) can be submitted via the following MS Forms link https://forms.office.com/r/pKazDJzygY  

Closing date for submissions
Monday 15^th May 2023, 15.00pm AEST.

All applications must be received in full via the online submission MS form https://forms.office.com/r/pKazDJzygY by 15.00pm Monday 15^th May 2023 AEST. Late applications will not be accepted.

Enquiries
All enquiries to go via SNEOC@snhn.org.au. Further information on the Extreme Weather Community Resilience Grants and the eligibility requirements are available in the Expression Of Interest (EOI).

Request for Proposal (RFP) – Connected Community: Building social wellbeing, resilience and preparedness  

Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) is inviting organisations and community groups to apply for grants up-to $100,000 through a ‘Request for Proposal’ process. The grants are intended to support wellbeing, resilience and preparedness of communities impacted by extreme weather events, including by not limited to floods.

Amount: up to $100,000

Eligibility: Non-Government Organisations, Community Organisations

Target populations: Young people, older residents and Aboriginal Communities along with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Communities, those at risk of social isolation, and people with disabilities.

Activities: support the community to be more connected, improving individual and community resilience and both physical and mental wellbeing, as well as improving preparedness for floods, extreme weather events and other disasters.

Timeline:

• Release date: Tuesday 18^th April 2023
• Information session: Wednesday 26^th April 2023 12.00pm https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HPAenaNYRQK2Bmg11gtCww
• Application via Request for Proposal (RFP) Tenderlink https://www.tenderlink.com/snphn/
• Submissions close Monday 15^th May 2023, 15.00pm
• Grants awarded end of June 2023
• Execution of grant agreement by 30 June 2024

This grant program is funded by:

• NSW Government Ministry of Health

 

Enquiries
All enquiries related to this RFP should be directed to the online forum on https://www.tenderlink.com/snphn/ to ensure probity and fairness. SNHN staff are unable to respond to verbal enquiries in relation to this RFP. Further information on the Connected Community Grants and the eligibility requirements are available in the Request for Proposal (FRP) documentation. An information session will take place on 26^th April 2023 12.00pm to answer any questions you may have. The RFP documentation can be accessed after registering on the https://www.tenderlink.com/snphn/  All applications must be received in full via the online submission form on TenderLink by May 15^th 15.00pm AEST. Late applications will not be accepted.

Launched in May 2022, the grants are in recognition of innovation and contributions of allied health professionals in response to emergencies and natural disasters, and in enhancing primary health services and community connection. Grant recipients will be delivering a range of evidence-based activities over the next six months.

Here are some of that ways in which these one-off small grants will support the delivery of allied health services in primary care.

Day Night Chemist Crows Nest

The pharmacy will be expanding its capacity to provide in-pharmacy vaccinations during and outside of usual business hours.

McDonalds Pharmacy St Ives

Pharmacist Immunisers are providing an in-home vaccination and medications review service for customers and by local GP referral.

Rebound Health

A multidisciplinary allied health team will be delivering a wholistic education and support program for people experiencing prolonged symptoms of COVID. The program aims to equip participants with knowledge and skills to safely manage symptoms, paced and tailored to their individual needs.

Activempowerment

Accredited Exercise Physiologists will be providing an in-home exercise program for seniors at risk of falls who are on a waiting list for a Home Support Package and are unable to access similar community-based exercise programs.

SquareOne Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists will be offering frailty screening for people aged 65 years and over. Coupled with individualised recommendations and resources, the program aims to reduce the risk of older people becoming frail or having a fall.

Avalon Beach Chiropractic

The practice will be delivering a preventative screening service at local community events. Aimed at reducing the incidence of musculoskeletal injury, the service offers individualised assessment, injury prevention recommendations and exercise prescription.

BoneFit Exercise Physiology

An Exercise Physiologist will be delivering a subsidised, group-based exercise program for those with or at risk of osteopenia or osteoporosis, including initial assessment followed by group exercise and education sessions.

DMC Health

The Chatswood Community Chronic Pain Program will provide evidence-based education, counselling and exercise therapy for individuals with chronic pain.

Renewed Health

The grant will help support the delivery of and access to the MyHealth Challenge, an online health behaviour change program for people with or at risk of chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or osteoarthritis.

The Modern Dietitian

An Accredited Practising Dietitian will be presenting a 10-week health education series aimed at increasing knowledge of the role of nutrition and healthy dietary choices in prevention and management of chronic conditions.

Bumpy Psychology

Developed by a psychologist with specialist expertise in perinatal anxiety and depression, the grant will help support the delivery of online learning modules and resources for soon-to-be and new mums.

Centre for Effective Living

The grant will support the delivery of an online, individualised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and psychoeducation program for people experiencing mild symptoms of stress, anxiety or depression.

Rhona Barker Psychology

A psychologist will be facilitating a psychoeducation program incorporating mindfulness based stress management exercises with bushwalking, an activity that benefits mental health whilst also allowing for social distances in an outdoor environment.

Ramsay Professional Services

Trained and accredited allied health professionals will be delivering the 8-week Indigenous Healthy Eating Activity and Lifestyle (HEAL™) program to local Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander community members.

RWA Psychology Family Matters

The grant will support the delivery of the Circle of Security Parenting Program (0-5 years), an internationally recognised early intervention program aimed at strengthening healthy parent-child relationships.

Urban Physiotherapy

A physiotherapist, exercise physiologist, podiatrist and dietitian will be expanding digital access to online allied health modalities and content, with specific outreach to vulnerable groups.

Wise Care

A psychologist is running a program for residents of Willandra Village, who are required to relocate to other aged care facilities due to site re-development. The program aims to increase resilience and coping strategies and includes education on funding and support available.

MQ Health General Practice Clinic

The grant will support a multidisciplinary, team-based and coordinated approach to improving access to psychology and social work support services.

The Cottage Counselling Centre

The grant will help build skills and capacity in delivery of specialised domestic and family violence counselling services. Funding will also support training and seminars for community agencies and help subsidise the cost of counselling for clients experiencing financial difficulty.

Wound Innovations

Wound Innovations is delivering four Fundamentals of Wound Management workshops for nurses and care staff working in residential aged care facilities in Northern Sydney.

WoundPods

The grant aims to build capacity and support the early identification and comprehensive health assessment of people aged 75 years and older who are at risk of frailty, falls and hospitalisation.

Sydney North Health Network is excited to announce the two successful recipients of the Community Engagement Grants.

 

In 2022 Relationships Australia NSW and Mission Australia were commissioned to engage with the local Northern Sydney communities to identify the impact of recent extreme weather events such as floods, storms and bushfires.

These Community Engagement activities have identifed ways communities can support one another during such events. This will inform future activities that assist in building well-being and resilience, preparedness, response and recovery, for future extreme weather events, and natural disasters.

Please see below the final reports from the Community Engagement consultation:

• Relationships Australia Report
• Mission Australia Report

Immediate Response Grants – Natural Disaster and Extreme Weather: Wellbeing, Resilience and Preparedness Program in Sydney North.

Sydney North Health Network offered Immediate Response grants of up to $10,000 to community organisations across the nine LGAs of Northern Sydney to community groups that are willing to provide grassroots activities between August 2022-June 2023. The funding will cover activities that support recovery through social connectedness, wellbeing and healing; for communities and or individuals that have been impacted by recent weather events in 2022, including floods.

Organisation	Activity
Ku-ring-gai Neighbourhood Centre (KNC Care)	“Get Ready to Leave” practical program
Empowering Parents in Crisis (EPIC)	Peer support for parents of young people adversely impacted by uncertainty including weather events
The Burdekin Association	Creating garden retreat, building community resilience and safe eco friendly spaces for gatherings, mindfulness and care.
Street Work Australia	Weekly art program sessions for vulnerable young people
Link Wentworth Housing	Develop and deliver Live Well – social support club for residents
Phoenix House Youth Services	“Art is Therapy” program, aims to provide creative healing and resiliency plan
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Community College (HKCC)	Offering fee free enrolment for health and wellbeing programs
Top Blokes Foundation	Weekly mentoring and wellbeing workshops for young males 14-17 yrs
Macquarie Area Rehabilitation Specialties (MARS) – t/a CREATE	Weekly art & tennis program and weekly lunch for people with mental health issues at risk of social isolation
Ferry Artists	Creating a wildlife themed mural on water tank at the primary school, with the students
Wisemans Ferry Public School P & C Assoc.	Outdoor Movie and Pizza Night for the school and broader community.

Sydney North Health Network offered two COVID-19 related grants to General Practices.

 

The first stream of General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19 grants were in recognition of practices contribution and ongoing efforts to the region’s COVID-19 response.

 

The second stream of Improving vaccination rates for specific CALD populations grants focuses on increasing vaccination rates of non-medicare card holders and populations often more difficult to reach. These grants will ensure our region continues to maintain high vaccination rates.

 

List of General Practices awarded grant(s)

Asquith Doctors	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19 • Improving vaccination rates for specific CALD population
Beaches Medical and Cosmetic Centre	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19
Belrose Medical Centre	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19 • Improving vaccination rates for specific CALD population
Castlecrag Medical Practice	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19
Cremorne Medical Practice	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19
East Killara Medical Practice	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19 • Improving vaccination rates for specific CALD population
General Practice Cremorne	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19
Gordon 7 Day Medical Centre	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19
Gordon Doctors	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19 • Improving vaccination rates for specific CALD population
Health Promise Medical Centre	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19
Hope Medical Centre	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19
Hornsby Fountain Medical Centre	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19 • Improving vaccination rates for specific CALD population
Hornsby Healthway Medical Centre	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19 • Improving vaccination rates for specific CALD population
Hornsby Station Medical Practice	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19
Hunters Hill Medical Practice	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19
IPN Medical Centres	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19
Lane Cove Doctors Medical Centre	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19
Milsons Point Medical Centre	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19
MQ Health General Practice	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19
Northbridge Medical Practice	• Improving vaccination rates for specific CALD population
Pine Lodge Medical Centre	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19
Pittwater Family Practice	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19
Qualitis Health	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19 • Improving vaccination rates for specific CALD population
Station Medical Clinic	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19
Synergy Medical Practice	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19 • Improving vaccination rates for specific CALD population
Terrey Hills Family Surgery	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19
The Cottage Surgery	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19 • Improving vaccination rates for specific CALD population
Victoria Avenue Medical Practice	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19
Dr Douglas Hor	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19
Rockwell Medical Centre	• General Practice Resourcing for COVID-19