ClosedNon-Profit
Community nursing NGO grant program — NSW
Up to $249K available
Hunter New England Local Health District
Funding to support the delivery of community nursing services to frail older people, people with disabilities and their carers living in the community in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region. The grant is administered by Hunter New England Local Health District and funded by NSW Health.
Funding
Up to $249K
Closed
8 May 2025
Duration
3 years
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Be a non-government organisation
• Be a not-for-profit organisation
• Ensure the activity is delivered within the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region
• Be a current contracted provider of community nursing care under Commonwealth Home Support Package (CHSP) or Home Care Packages (HCP)
• Be accredited against Aged Care Quality Standards
• Be accredited against NDIS Practice Standards
• Submit your application by the due date
• Submit your application in full
• Joint consortium applications are allowed if a lead entity is identified
• Individuals cannot apply
• Federal, State or local government agencies or bodies, and affiliate health organisations cannot apply
• For-profit organisations cannot apply
To be eligible, the organisation must be a non-government organisation and a not-for-profit organisation. The funded activity must be delivered within the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region. Applicants must be a current contracted provider of community nursing care under Commonwealth Home Support Package (CHSP) or Home Care Packages (HCP), and must be accredited against Aged Care Quality Standards and NDIS Practice Standards. Applications must be submitted by the due date and submitted in full. Joint consortium applications are permitted if a lead entity is identified. Individuals, government agencies or bodies, affiliate health organisations, and for-profit organisations cannot apply.
What's Funded
Delivery of community nursing outreach services for frail older people, people with disabilities and their carers in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region, including services such as wound care, diabetic management, continence assessment, medication management, bowel care, general assessment and client education.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
High-quality, evidence-based community nursing services delivered under a wellness and reablement framework with person-centred care, including collaboration with HNELHD, referral pathways, outreach service delivery in clients' homes, and reporting on funded activities and health outcomes.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
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Stage
established
Funding Purposes
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Keywords
community nursingaged caredisability servicesnot-for-profitNewcastleLake MacquarieNSW Healthoutreach services
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Community nursing NGO grant program?
The Community nursing NGO grant program is a non-profit grant offered by Hunter New England Local Health District in Australia, providing Up to $249K in funding. Funding to support the delivery of community nursing services to frail older people, people with disabilities and their carers living in the community in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region. The grant is administered by Hunter New England Local Health District and funded by NSW Health.
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How much funding does the Community nursing NGO grant program provide?
The Community nursing NGO grant program provides Up to $249K in funding. The typical project duration is 3 years.
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Who is eligible for the Community nursing NGO grant program?
- Be a non-government organisation
- Be a not-for-profit organisation
- Ensure the activity is delivered within the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region
- Be a current contracted provider of community nursing care under Commonwealth Home Support Package (CHSP) or Home Care Packages (HCP)
- Be accredited against Aged Care Quality Standards
- Be accredited against NDIS Practice Standards
- Submit your application by the due date
- Submit your application in full
- Joint consortium applications are allowed if a lead entity is identified
- Individuals cannot apply
- Federal, State or local government agencies or bodies, and affiliate health organisations cannot apply
- For-profit organisations cannot apply
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When does the Community nursing NGO grant program close?
Applications closed on 8 May 2025.
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What activities are funded?
Delivery of community nursing outreach services for frail older people, people with disabilities and their carers in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region, including services such as wound care, diabetic management, continence assessment, medication management, bowel care, general assessment and client education.
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