These ad hoc grants, funded through NSW Health, aim to promote health and prevent morbidity and mortality caused by modifiable risk factors.
September 2025
What was approved
Approved for The Cancer Council NSW
The Generation Vape research aims to examine awareness, perceptions, attitudes, knowledge and behaviours related to vaping among young people, parents and carers, and school staff. The findings from Generation Vape Waves 1 to 8 have been a unique and vital tool to inform policy, program and education initiatives to address this growing public health concern.
$450,000 was approved by
Chief Health Officer and Deputy Secretary, Population and Public HealthDate approved
September 2025Location of the project
SydneyLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for The Sax Institute
Adolescent physical inactivity is a growing public health concern. Regular physical activity during adolescence supports physical health, mental well-being, cognitive development, and social interaction, with benefits that extend into adulthood. The NSW Ministry of Health is funding a literature review to assess the effectiveness of initiatives aimed at increasing physical activity in adolescents.
$50,000 was approved by
Executive Director, Centre for Population Health ServicesDate approved
September 2025Location of the project
SydneyLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
1 yearJune 2025
What was approved
Approved for Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network
NSW Sexually Transmitted Infections Programs Unit (STIPU) invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from Primary Health Networks (PHNs) to participate in a pilot program for the implementation and evaluation of newly developed Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Activity Guides for General Practitioners (GPs) and a quality improvement program for the management of Hepatitis B.
$20,000 was approved by
Director, Public Health ProgramsDate approved
June 2025Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
2
Applications received
2
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Project to be completed by 30/06/2027What was approved
Approved for South Western Sydney Primary Health Network
NSW Sexually Transmitted Infections Programs Unit (STIPU) invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from Primary Health Networks (PHNs) to participate in a pilot program for the implementation and evaluation of newly developed Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Activity Guides for General Practitioners (GPs) and a quality improvement program for the management of Hepatitis B.
$10,000 was approved by
Director, Public Health ProgramsDate approved
June 2025Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
2
Applications received
2
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Project to be completed by 30/06/2026What was approved
Approved for The University of Sydney
This grant will provide NSW Health with an understanding of the sexual and reproductive health needs of PALM Scheme workers and stakeholders in NSW and to develop intervention-based recommendations to guide future investment to address gaps and barriers. A range of research methods will be implemented to conduct a broad and deep research activity. PALM workers, healthcare providers and approved employers will participate in an in-depth interview, exploring their experiences (specifically the barriers and enablers), needs and priorities relating to BBV and sexual and reproductive health and care in NSW. This data will be thematically analysed and key findings and recommendations will be produced.
$209,504 was approved by
Office of the Deputy Secretary, Population and Public Health and Chief Health OfficerDate approved
June 2025Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Project to be completed by 30/12/2026What was approved
Approved for The University of Sydney
E-micromobility is a rapidly emerging form of transport which includes small, lightweight electric-powered vehicles such as e-bikes and e scooters. The NSW Government promotes and enables e-micromobility as a safe, sustainable and accessible transport option. The NSW Ministry of Health is funding a literature review to assess how e micromobility affects physical activity levels.
$99,858 was approved by
Executive Director, Centre for Population HealthDate approved
June 2025Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Project to be completed by 30/12/2025April 2025
What was approved
Approved for University of Sydney
This grant will provide recommendations to NSW Health to inform future investments in the youth sector professional development space and identify best practice for NSW Health to ensure existing trainings are aligned with. Services that support young people experiencing social disadvantage are a priority setting within the NSW STI Strategy and professionals working within the youth sector are able to provide information, support and referral options for young people. A range of research methods will be implemented to conduct a broad and deep mapping activity followed by an evidence synthesis, stakeholder consultation and knowledge translation activity.
$43,579 was approved by
Executive Director, Population HealthDate approved
April 2025Location of the project
SydneyLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
1 yearMarch 2025
What was approved
Approved for The Obesitive Collective
The grant agreements includes projects that will work to improve engagement with key stakeholders in issues around weight stigma and improved management and prevention of obesity, understand and address weight stigma in NSW Health Services, and improve how health professionals initiative conversations around weight and health.
$90,000 was approved by
Executive Director, Population HealthDate approved
March 2025Location of the recipient
Darlington 2008About the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
12 monthsFebruary 2025
What was approved
Approved for University of Sydney
This grant seeks to identify and understand how pre-service teachers receive sexuality and sexual health professional development education in NSW and identify opportunities to embed sexuality and sexual health education training within pre-service training for teachers in NSW. This grant provides resources to support completion of the existing Sexuality and Sexual Health Education: Pre-Service Teacher Training Mapping project.
$8,017 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
February 20250About the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
3 monthsJuly 2024
What was approved
Approved for RACGP
Provide grant funding to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) to conduct a General Practice (GP) Education and Training package. The education and training package aims to improve health outcomes across a range of NSW Health priorities.
$304,152 was approved by
Executive Director, Centre for Population Health ServicesDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
North Sydney 2060About the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
1 yearJune 2024
What was approved
Approved for Bobby Goldsmith Foundation
The grant will fund an additional case worker position in Greater Western Sydney, based at BGF’s Parramatta office, which opened in late 2023. The case worker will support clients living with HIV in Greater Western Sydney and provide linkages to health and other support services.
$100,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
June 2024Location of the recipient
Surry Hills 2010About the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
1.1 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Positive Life NSW
Increase health literacy, improve health outcomes and the quality of life of all people living with HIV by strengthening the individual’s capacity to self-manage their HIV and engage with health services.
$100,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
June 2024Location of the recipient
Parramatta 2150About the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
1.1 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for The Cancer Council NSW
Support the delivery of the ‘Generation Vape’ youth vaping research project in NSW.
$130,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
June 2024Location of the recipient
Woolloomooloo 2011About the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
1.1 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for The Cancer Council NSW
Support the maintenance and updates of the Tobacco in Australia: Facts and Issues website.
$57,153 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
June 2024Location of the recipient
Woolloomooloo 2011About the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
2 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for The Cancer Council NSW
$45,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
June 2024Location of the recipient
Woolloomooloo 2011About the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
7 monthsFebruary 2024
What was approved
Approved for University of Newcastle
Support the delivery of Live Life Well @ School and NSW Healthy School canteen strategy. To deliver activities that support Live Life Well @ School and its optimisation
$99,996 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
February 2024Location of the recipient
Callaghan 2308About the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
4 monthsWhat was approved
Approved for The Association of Independent Schools of NSW Ltd
Support the delivery of Live Life Well @ School and NSW Healthy School canteen strategy. To deliver activities that support Live Life Well @ School and its optimisation
$52,920 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
February 2024Location of the recipient
Sydney 2000About the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
9 monthsJuly 2023
What was approved
Approved for Obesity Australia Ltd.
This grant supports the Obesity Collective to increase stateholder engagement and finalisation of a weight stigma eductaion package and dissemination of materia, development of a weight stigma education package for NSW Helath staff.
$195,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2023Location of the recipient
Out of NSWAbout the grant
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
1 yearsProgram benefit cost ratio
1What was approved
Approved for The Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners Ltd
Funding for The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Ltd to conduct a General Practice (GP) Education and Training. The education and training package aims to improve health outcomes across a range of NSW Health priorities.
$377,333 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2023Location of the recipient
Out of NSWAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
1 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Yfoundations Incorporated
Funding for Yfoundations Incorporated who will provide face to face training to young people to increase awareness regarding sexual health information.
$110,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2023Location of the recipient
Redfern 2016About the grant
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
1.1 yearsProgram benefit cost ratio
1May 2023
What was approved
Approved for Acon Health Limited
71583 ACON is a state-wide community organisation providing health promotion, education, and support services to LGBTQI+ communities. They will provide t hrough planning and implementation of activities associated with the 2022 mpox outbreak in NSW, and the continuation of the mpox prevention and vaccination activities throughout Sydney WorldPride.
$200,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
May 2023Location of the recipient
Surry Hills 2010About the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
2 monthsOctober 2022
What was approved
Approved for University Of New South Wales
BUBs Quit Study: Clinical Midwife Specialist to assist pregnant women to quit smoking using counselling and embedded technology. focus on reducing high rates of smoking in pregnancy by addressing the practice gap in maternity care of failure to optimise evidence-based smoking cessation strategies.
$553,265 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
October 2022Location of the recipient
Kensington 2033About the grant
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
5 yearsProgram benefit cost ratio
1What was approved
Approved for University Of New South Wales
Providing monthly reports summarising key trends in MPX (monkeypox) infection and vaccination. This will include MPX vaccination rates stratified by key demographic and behavioural predictors, and MPX incidence rates.
$161,363 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
October 2022Location of the recipient
Kensington 2033About the grant
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
1.6 yearsProgram benefit cost ratio
1August 2022
What was approved
Approved for Obesity Australia Ltd.
This grant supports the Obesity Collective to increase engagement, raise awareness and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders to address weight-related stigma in primary healthcare settings.
$195,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
August 2022Location of the recipient
Out of NSWAbout the grant
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
1 yearsProgram benefit cost ratio
1July 2022
What was approved
Approved for The Association Of Independent Schools Of New South Wales Limited
Funding for The Association of Independent Schools of NSW (AISNSW) is one of the three education sectors supporting the implementation of the Healthy Eating and Active Living Strategy. They will promote the Living Life Well @ School program that promotes in getting students more active and more often as well as focusing on healthy eating habits.
$115,800 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2022Location of the recipient
Sydney 2000About the grant
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
1.5 yearsProgram benefit cost ratio
1What was approved
Approved for Yfoundations Incorporated
Funding for Yfoundations Incorporated who will deliver sexual health training to youth services within NSW local health districts via online learning modules to increase the awareness of Sexually Transmitted Infections prevention.
$232,588 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2022Location of the recipient
Redfern 2016About the grant
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
1 yearsProgram benefit cost ratio
1June 2022
What was approved
Approved for New South Wales Users And Aids Association Inc
71583 As well as delivering a pilot hepatitis C peer bus project in partnership with Local Health Districts
$525,623 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
June 2022Location of the recipient
Glebe 2037About the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
2 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for University Of New South Wales
Provide two 6-monthly datasets of HIV clinical data on testing and treatment indicators extracted from ACCESS in NSW. This will be published in the HIV Data Report in 2022 and 2023 to monitor progress in testing and treatment uptake by priority populations. Provide data to be used in internal reporting only on HIV testing by a sample of nine GP clinics in NSW and SESLHD.
$94,196 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
June 2022Location of the recipient
Kensington 2033About the grant
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
8 monthsProgram benefit cost ratio
1What was approved
Approved for New South Wales Users And Aids Association Inc
71583 As well as delivering a pilot hepatitis C peer bus project in partnership with Local Health Districts
$123,172 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
June 2022Location of the recipient
Glebe 2037About the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
1.1 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for The University Of Wollongong
A project to analyse a selection of e-cigarette devices available in NSW in collaboration with the Forensic Analytical Science Services (FASS) at NSW Pathology and the Mass Spectrometry User Resource and Research Facility (MSURRF) at the University of Wollongong (UoW)
$46,860 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
June 2022Location of the recipient
Wollongong 2500About the grant
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
5 monthsProgram benefit cost ratio
1May 2022
What was approved
Approved for University Of New South Wales
develop a serios of social media messages to promote hepatitis B testing and connection to care among vietnamese community in NSW
$69,920 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
May 2022Location of the recipient
Kensington 2033About the grant
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
1 yearsProgram benefit cost ratio
1April 2022
What was approved
Approved for University Of Sydney
Develop a suite of two animations and two factsheets on tobacco and e-cigarettes for Aboriginal young people. The project will be undertaken through co-design with Aboriginal community-based services and will work alongside Aboriginal young people through facilitated focus groups to test the acceptability.
$179,671 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
April 2022Location of the recipient
Camperdown 2050About the grant
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
1 yearsProgram benefit cost ratio
1February 2022
What was approved
Approved for The Cancer Council Nsw
This research will examine awareness, perceptions, attitudes, related knowledge and behaviours of e-cigarettes and tobacco use among and young people (14-17 years) and young adults (18-24 years), teachers and parents in NSW over time.
$200,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
February 2022Location of the recipient
Woolloomooloo 2011About the grant
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
2.4 yearsProgram benefit cost ratio
1December 2021
What was approved
Approved for University Of New South Wales
Implementation research to guide the elimination of HIV transmission in NSW and provide data analysis, translational research and strategic advice to support the monitoring and implementation of targets and initiatives under the new HIV Strategy 2021-2025
$998,400 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
December 2021Location of the recipient
Kensington 2033About the grant
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
5 yearsProgram benefit cost ratio
1July 2021
What was approved
Approved for University Of New South Wales
Extending the reach and relevance of behavioural surveillance to gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men in a changing HIV epidemic’. provide enhanced behavioural data by extending the reach and relevance of the Sydney Gay Community Periodic Survey (SGCPS) to outer suburban MSM; overseas-born MSM; recently arrived migrants; and bisexual/heterosexual MSM
$337,773 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2021Location of the recipient
Kensington 2033About the grant
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
5 yearsProgram benefit cost ratio
1June 2021
What was approved
Approved for The Cancer Council Nsw
Research by the Cancer Council NSW to explore attitudes, and behaviours of e-cigarettes among teachers, parents and young people aged 14 to 17 in NSW focusing on aboriginal young people.
$80,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
June 2021Location of the recipient
Woolloomooloo 2011About the grant
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
2 yearsProgram benefit cost ratio
1What was approved
Approved for University Of New South Wales
Provide a report for NSW on HIV and syphilis testing patterns in a representative sample of NSW residents, with detailed stratifications according to geography, demographics, health seeking behavior, and other variables. Provide information on HIV and STI testing experiences, barriers and facilitators, attitudes and knowledge.
$100,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
June 2021Location of the recipient
Kensington 2033About the grant
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
2.1 yearsProgram benefit cost ratio
1What was approved
Approved for University Of New South Wales
strategically allocate and evaluate point of care geneXpert HCV testing in 4 LHDs
$158,345 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
June 2021Location of the recipient
Kensington 2033About the grant
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
1.8 yearsProgram benefit cost ratio
1July 2020
What was approved
Approved for University Of Sydney
Assess program effectiveness for increased cessation support by clinicians and for increasing quit rates among pregnant women and assess program cost effectiveness.
$150,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2020Location of the recipient
Camperdown 2050About the grant
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
6 yearsProgram benefit cost ratio
1July 2018
What was approved
Approved for The Sax Institute
Funding for The Sax Institute to bring together researchers and decision-makers to create better health services and improve health outcomes to address systems approaches to reduce complex and dynamic issues of lifestyle-related chronic disease.
$1,750,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2018Location of the recipient
Glebe 2037About the grant
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
5 yearsProgram benefit cost ratio
1What was approved
Approved for University Of Melbourne
Implementation of an integrated model of chlamydia case management in general practice
$350,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2018Location of the recipient
Out of NSWAbout the grant
Centre for Population Health Ad Hoc Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
5 yearsProgram benefit cost ratio
1