These Ministerially Approved Grants (MAG) support non-government organisations to deliver specific health services centred around health and social policy.
Key information
- Status: Not open for application
- Grant amount: From $300,000
Program objective
The Ministerially Approved Grant (MAG) Program is funded through NSW Health, which is committed to partnering with the non-government sector to deliver important community-based services that support the health and wellbeing of the public, especially vulnerable or hard to reach populations. These grants are administered through the NSW Ministry of Health.
This program is funded and administered by NSW Health.
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 Association for the Wellbeing of Children in Healthcare
AWCH manages the NSW Ward Grandparents Program; advocates on behalf of children and young people in the healthcare system through influence on policy and strategy; and provides education, information and support for professionals and consumers.
$257,900 was approved by
Minister for Health and Regional HealthDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Health and Social Policy Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Australian Breastfeeding Association ACT/NSW Branch
The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is Australia's largest breastfeeding support service. Services include a 24-hour Breastfeeding helpline, a website, local support groups, virtual support groups, antenatal breastfeeding education and digital and printed resources.
$197,900 was approved by
Minister for Health and Regional HealthDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
AllAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Health and Social Policy Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three yearsWhat was approved
Approved for United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW Inc (UHA NSW)
Provide funding to UHA NSW to provide head office support to UHA member auxiliaries in activities to raise funds for equipment, items for the comfort and care of patients and staff of NSW public health facilities, assist the welfare of hospitals and health facilities, and community supports.
$795,500 was approved by
Minister for Health and Regional HealthDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
Northern SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Health and Social Policy Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Youth Action & Policy Association (NSW) Inc
The NSW Youth Health Literacy Project aims to improve health outcomes of young people aged between 12 and 24 years through promoting their health literacy and access to healthcare.
$163,500 was approved by
Minister for Health and Regional HealthDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
AllAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Health and Social Policy Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
One yearWhat was approved
Approved for Australian Professional Association for Trans Health (AusPATH)
Provide one-off funding to the Australian Professional Association for Trans Health (AusPATH) to support the development of a new information platform on trans and gender diverse healthcare evidence.
$25,000 was approved by
Minister for Health and Regional HealthDate approved
June 2025Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
Out of NSWAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Health and Social Policy Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
One yearSupport and contact
Ministry of Health NGO Grants Program