These Ministerially Approved Grants (MAG) support non-government organisations to deliver specified health services and projects in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.
Key information
- Status: Not open for application
- Grant amount: From $41,700
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 Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD).
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 Kedesh Rehabilitation Services Ltd
Kedesh Rehabilitation Services is a medium-term residential rehabilitation service for those experiencing alcohol and other drug related problems within the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions. Plus provision of 1 MERIT (Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment) bed.
$2,491,200 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Illawarra ShoalhavenAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Lifeline South Coast
This funding supports the recruitment and training of volunteer telephone crisis supporters to provide a 24 hour seven days a week crisis telephone service for Wollongong, Illawarra and Shoalhaven and far South Coast areas, and promotion of the 24 hour telephone crisis service to high need target groups in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District by Lifeline South Coast NSW staff.
$252,600 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Illawarra ShoalhavenAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Lives Lived Well - Watershed
Provides structured residential Drug & Alcohol detoxification (medicated or non-medicated), rehabilitation and aftercare programs that are appropriate and accessible to drug dependent male and female clients, 18 years of age and upward. The aim is to promote health and healthy life-style choices and to prevent and minimise further harm to drug dependent persons and the community. Plus provision of 1 MERIT (Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment) bed.
$2,081,400 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Illawarra ShoalhavenAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for South Coast Women's Health and Wellbeing Aboriginal Corporation (Waminda)
Waminda provides ongoing education, support, and appropriate referral in consultation with the ISLHD Drug and Alcohol Service providers and other relevant clinicians, to Aboriginal women and girls and their families. Also conducts educational programs and workshops in primary and high schools within the ISLHD area.
$33,300 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Illawarra ShoalhavenAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Southern Youth and Family Services Association Inc
The purpose of this MAG is to fund a range of targeted activities which aim to contribute to the reduction in prevalence and impact of Blood Borne Viruses (BBV) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) on priority populations. The Program aims to: • reduce the risks of exposure to and transmission of BBVs and STIs; • improve sexual health practices i.e. increase uptake of condom use, access to clean injecting equipment and regular BBV and STI screening
$137,400 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
Illawarra ShoalhavenAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
3 yearsSupport and contact
ISLHD NGO Coordinator
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD)
Email: ISLHD-NGOUnit@health.nsw.gov.au