Proposals are now open for providers interested in delivering the Northern NSW Strong Community Program.
Healthy North Coast, Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service, Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation and Rekindling the Spirit are seeking proposals from qualified and experienced organisations.
This program is funded under the consortia Northern NSW Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Program. It aims to improve integrated planning and service delivery to address the whole-of-health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Northern NSW Strong Community Program will bring activities and services to the community to improve social and emotional wellbeing, mental health, and related outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people impacted by the flood events in Northern NSW.
Proposals close Wednesday, 29 June 2022 at 5pm. The successful provider will deliver a service that has a trauma-based model of care to address whole of health and wellbeing, including mental health, social and emotional wellbeing, and physical needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
All activities must support recovery for flood affected communities and align with trauma-based principles. Activities eligible for funding include:
- services: clinical and or psychosocial trauma-informed services that align with models of Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing
- trauma-based programs: evidence-based programs with a specific focus on trauma-informed principles for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- social and emotional wellbeing programs: programs that are aligned to the principles of Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing, that are guided by the communities’ preferences and focus on improving connection to body; mind and emotions; family and kin; community; culture; Country; and spirituality
- education/early intervention: programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that provide early intervention and psychoeducation, such as tools and resources to assist with managing stressors and other life events, or tips to support others managing increased stress or worry.
- connection to health and social supports: programs that promote linkages with culturally appropriate health and support services, including mental health, and alcohol and other drugs, to better support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with health and social and emotional wellbeing needs.
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About the tender process
Request for Proposal (RFP) documents are to be obtained through the TenderLink portal.
Enquiries should be directed via the TenderLink portal. Healthy North Coast staff are unable to respond to enquiries in relation to the Request for Proposals.
Completed responses must be submitted via TenderLink and respondents will receive a ‘successful submission receipt’ timed and dated upon completion. If assistance is required, please use the online manual on the portal under ‘Support/Online Manuals/Making a Submission’ or contact Tenderlink Customer Support on 1800 233 533.
Visit Tenderlink to submit a proposal.