Healthy North Coast is inviting general practices in Coffs Harbour to join the Refugee Transition to General Practice program. The program is a collaborative effort with the Mid North Coast Local Health District (Coffs Harbour Health Campus Refugee Health Clinic), aimed at assisting general practices in accepting and maintaining refugee patients.
Program details
The Refugee Transition to General Practice initiative aims to enhance healthcare access for refugee patients in the Coffs Harbour region.
Enrolled practices will have the support of a social worker through the program, provided by Healthy North Coast (note: enrolled practices do not need to employ a social worker). The appointed social worker will work closely with participating general practices to improve refugee patients’ access to healthcare services and overcome any barriers they may encounter in receiving care.
Funding timeline
The grant is available to three general practices.
A one-off $25,000 grant will be awarded to each participating general practice. The grant can be used by the general practice for activities that enhance their capacity to provide comprehensive and culturally sensitive healthcare services to refugee patients. The grant can be used for the following purposes:
- Staff training or upskilling
- Additional resourcing
- Evaluation and quality improvement initiatives
Eligibility criteria
- The general practice must be located within the Coffs Harbour area
- Practice must be accredited according to relevant healthcare standards and regulations
- Capacity for new patients
- Desirable: existing relationships or experience
For more information and to apply, or to browse our other tender opportunities, head to Healthy North Coast’s Tenders page.
Applications will close on 5 June 2024.
