Key information
- Status: Not open for application
- Grant amount: From $250,000 to $500,000
Program objective
The objective of the grant program is to fund initiatives that develop, pilot and implement ongoing training and education programs for service providers to better identify and reach unidentified carers and provide them with information about how to get support.
This program is funded and administered by Department of Communities and Justice.
Grant recipients
Recipients for this program were selected to meet the program objectives.
Eligible recipients were invited to participate and were required to meet the objectives.
What was approved
Approved for Regional Enterprise Development Institute (REDI)
YADAMA YOORAYGA will empower Indigenous communities in Western NSW through culturally tailored support services, enhancing carers’ skills and well-being. We aim to foster resilience, improve health outcomes, and strengthen community bonds, ensuring sustainable, positive change for future generations.
$300,000 was approved by
Minister HarrisonDate approved
April 2025Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
Dubbo RegionalAbout the grant
Applications approved
6
Applications received
41
Carers Investment Grant Program - Expression of Interest
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
2 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Carers NSW Limited
Drawing on Carers NSW research and existing relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, Carers NSW will develop and deliver tailored carer awareness training to Aboriginal Health Services in regional NSW and build the capability of the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council to support carers through its membership.
$466,657 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Strategy, Policy and CommissioningDate approved
February 2025Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
North SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
6
Applications received
41
Carers Investment Grant Program - Expression of Interest
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Two YearsWhat was approved
Approved for Carers NSW Limited
CRASH Course for GPs will increase the identification and support of carers by General Practitioners (GPs), practice nurses and other GP clinic staff. This project will involve the development, promotion and delivery of a staged education package to GP practices across NSW that develops their carer awareness and inclusion.
$487,954 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Strategy, Policy and CommissioningDate approved
February 2025Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
North SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
6
Applications received
41
Carers Investment Grant Program - Expression of Interest
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Two YearsWhat was approved
Approved for Healthy North Coast Limited
Healthy North Coast (HNC) will build capacity in North Coast Primary Care workforce to effectively identify and support carers through tailored education and resources. Providers will be equipped to identify carers, provide advice, support and connections to services. This will enhance carers’ health and well-being and improve community health outcomes.
$400,000 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Strategy, Policy and CommissioningDate approved
February 2025Location of the project
BallinaLocation of the recipient
BallinaAbout the grant
Applications approved
6
Applications received
41
Carers Investment Grant Program - Expression of Interest
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Two YearsWhat was approved
Approved for Hunter New England Local Health District, trading as Everymind
Develop and implement a training and education program aimed at improving the capability of primary care professionals and service providers to recognise the importance of the mental health carer role, engage with carers in their service delivery, and understand the range of services and supports they can offer to carers.
$496,695 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Strategy, Policy and CommissioningDate approved
February 2025Location of the project
NewcastleLocation of the recipient
NewcastleAbout the grant
Applications approved
6
Applications received
41
Carers Investment Grant Program - Expression of Interest
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Two YearsSupport and contact
Department of Communities and Justice
Carers Team; Early Intervention, Youth and Volunteering; Child and Family
carerstr@dcj.nsw.gov.au