These Ministerially Approved Grants (MAG) support non-government organisations to deliver specified health services and projects in the Sydney Local Health District.
July 2025
What was approved
Approved for Co.As.It.
Funding for the provision of alcohol and other drugs psychosocial counselling and support, assessment and care planning for the Italo-Australian community in metropolitan Sydney.
$53,400 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2025Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Two yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Co.As.It.
Funding for the provision of Mental Health Counselling Programs to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the Italo-Australian community in metropolitan Sydney
$241,500 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2025Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Two yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Diabetes NSW
Funding to provide teenagers with LifeoneD and You & T2 apps to support them in the management of their diabetes
$36,200 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Two yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Northcott Spina Bifida Adult Resource Team
Provision of specialised information and support for all adults currently living with spina bifida and neural tube defects in NSW and for young people aged 16 to 24 years living with spina bifida and neural tube defects who are transitioning from paediatric health services to adult health services
$274,057 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Two yearsWhat was approved
Approved for The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust
Funding for the provision of adult day care for dementia clients one day per week to support people who are living with dementia in the Inner West of Sydney and their carers
$106,400 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2025Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
One yearJuly 2024
What was approved
Approved for Alcohol and Drug Foundation of NSW
Funding for the provision of is a 7-bed Drug and Alcohol or co-morbidity 6-month residential rehabilitation program for women, including dependent children
$1,724,400 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Barnardos Australia
Funding for the provision of Street work outreach youth support, referral and prevention in the Marrickville and Canterbury areas of Canterbury Bankstown and Inner West Councils
$1,063,500 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Building Trades Group Drug and Alcohol Committee
Funding for the provision of Workplace Drug and Alcohol safety and education programs delivered at building sites across NSW to improve safety on building sites and address substance abuse issues in the construction industry
$650,400 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for CatholicCare Sydney Limited as trustee for CatholicCare Sydney Trust
Drug and alcohol counselling and group education, therapy and support programs for children, teenagers and their families impacted by problematic drug use and co-existing mental health or gambling issues
$649,500 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Community Restorative Centre Limited
Funding for the provision of the weekly state-wide ‘Jailbreak’ community radio program with health promotion messages relating to blood-borne viruses and sexual health for prisoners, former inmates and families on 2SER, Koori Radio and a growing regional and national community radio network
$600,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Family Planning NSW
Funding to enhance educational programs to support the delivery of comprehensive sexuality education in school and community sectors and Improve the sexual health of young people
$1,151,100 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Guthrie House
Funding for the provision of a 10 bed Drug and Alcohol residential rehabilitation and support service for women with criminal justice and or substance abuse backgrounds, including pregnant women and infants
$1,018,500 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Leichhardt Women’s Community Health Centre
Funding for the provision of alcohol and other drugs counselling for women in inner west Sydney, via both individual and group work and community education
$354,300 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Leichhardt Women’s Community Health Centre
Funding for the provision of counselling and group support for women partners of men who have sex with men. The program includes training for service providers to reduce sexually transmitted infections and improve sexual health outcomes
$472,500 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Sydney Women’s Counselling Centre
Funding for the provision of a speciliased drug and alcohol counselling program and services that support the psychological and emotional well-being of women, while recognising the social, environmental, economic, physical and cultural factors which affect women’s health
$737,400 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for The Fact Tree Youth Services
Funding for the provision of drug and alcohol case work and care coordination treatment services for a multifunctional youth service in Waterloo
$603,900 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for The Gender Centre
Funding for the provision State-wide support for people who are transgender, their families & carers, including specialised counselling, monthly support groups, education & support to street based at risk transgender sex workers, outreach & support to transgender inmates in correctional centres
$1,197,300 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for The Settlement Neighbourhood Centre
Funding for the provision of Youth health and support services primarily for Aboriginal young people in Redfern and Waterloo, including afterschool programs, holiday camps, casework, health education and outreach
$471,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust
Funding for the provision of adult day care for dementia clients one day per week to support people who are living with dementia in the Inner West of Sydney and their carers
$102,800 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
1 yearWhat was approved
Approved for We Help Ourselves
Funding for the provision of alcohol and other drug residential rehabilitation with a 3 to 6 month residential program
$7,386,300 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
3 yearsWhat was approved
Approved for We Help Ourselves
Funding for the provision of HIV, Hepatitis and sexual health education, screening and harm minimisation program for We Help Ourselves residential clients
$618,900 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2024Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
3 yearsJuly 2023
What was approved
Approved for Co.As.It.
Funding for the provision of Mental Health Counselling Programs to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the Italo-Australian community in metropolitan Sydney
$449,800 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2023Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Two years (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2025)What was approved
Approved for Co.As.It.
Funding for the provision of alcohol and other drugs psychosocial counselling and support, assessment and care planning for the Italo-Australian community in metropolitan Sydney.
$99,400 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2023Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Two years (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2025)What was approved
Approved for Diabetes NSW
Funding to provide teenagers with LifeoneD and You & T2 apps to support them in the management of their diabetes
$67,400 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2023Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Two years (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2025)What was approved
Approved for Family Planning NSW
Funding for the provision of State-wide reproductive and sexual health services including professional education, clinical, health promotion, research and advocacy
$29,349,300 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2023Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three years (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2026)What was approved
Approved for Flourish Australia
Funding for the provision of Mental Health Supported Accommodation and care coordination in units at Camperdown and Lilyfield designated for use as supported housing for single people.
$3,654,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2023Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three years (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2026)What was approved
Approved for Full Stop Australia
Funding for the provision of the NSW Sexual Violence Helpline and counselling services to increase the NSW Community's trauma response capacity
$914,400 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2023Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three years (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2026)What was approved
Approved for Full Stop Australia
Funding for the provision of the NSW Sexual Violence Helpline and counselling services to increase the NSW Community's trauma response capacity
$5,292,600 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2023Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three years (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2026)What was approved
Approved for Haemophilia Foundation NSW Inc
Funding for the provision of education, assistance, support programs and advocacy for people with Haemophilia, other bleeding disorders and their families
$416,100 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2023Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three years (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2026)What was approved
Approved for Leichhardt Women’s Community Health Centre
Funding for the provision of services to promote physical and mental health and wellbeing for women and provide trauma informed specialised medical, nursing and complementary health clinical services
$2,738,400 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2023Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three years (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2026)What was approved
Approved for Northcott Spina Bifida Adult Resource Team - SBART
Provision of specialised information and support for all adults currently living with spina bifida and neural tube defects in NSW and for young people aged 16 to 24 years living with spina bifida and neural tube defects who are transitioning from paediatric health services to adult health services
$466,480 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2023Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Two years (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2025)What was approved
Approved for Scleroderma Association of NSW
Funding for the provision of support to people with scleroderma and their families/carers.
$110,700 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2023Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three years (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2026)What was approved
Approved for Stride - Mawarra
Funding for the provision of transitional supported accommodation within the community for people with a mental illness, which promotes and improves mental health and wellbeing.
$1,313,100 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2023Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three years (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2026)What was approved
Approved for Sydney Indochinese Youth Refugee Support
Funding for the provision of residential camps and case management to improve the health and wellbeing of newly arrived refugee children and young people
$334,500 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2023Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three years (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2026)What was approved
Approved for Sydney Women’s Counselling Centre
Funding for the provision of services to promote physical health and wellbeing for women and provide trauma informed specialised counselling services
$1,295,400 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2023Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three years (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2026)What was approved
Approved for Thalassaemia Society of NSW
Funding for the provision of counselling, educational and emotional support to improve the health and wellbeing of people affected with Thalassemia and other haemoglobinopathies
$287,700 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2023Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three years (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2026)What was approved
Approved for The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust
Funding for the provision of adult day care for dementia clients one day per week to support people who are living with dementia in the Inner West of Sydney and their carers
$99,100 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2023Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
One year (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024)What was approved
Approved for Vision Australia Limited
Funding for the provision of low vision clinics which assist people with low vision to maintain independence, community involvement and optimise their quality of life
$955,200 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2023Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three years (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2026)What was approved
Approved for Wesley Community Services Limited - Lifeline Sydney and Sutherland
Funding for the provision of a 24 hour telephone crisis support services to improve the mental health and wellbeing of people in NSW and reduce the number of suicides
$312,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2023Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three years (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2026)July 2021
What was approved
Approved for Alcohol and Drug Foundation of NSW
Funding for the provision of is a 7-bed Drug and Alcohol or co-morbidity 6-month residential rehabilitation program for women, including dependent children
$1,504,200 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2021Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Barnardos Australia
Funding for the provision of Street work outreach youth support, referral and prevention in the Marrickville and Canterbury areas of Canterbury Bankstown and Inner West Councils
$927,900 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2021Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Building Trades Group Drug and Alcohol Committee
Funding for the provision of Workplace Drug and Alcohol safety and education programs delivered at building sites across NSW to improve safety on building sites and address substance abuse issues in the construction industry
$567,300 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2021Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three yearsWhat was approved
Approved for CatholicCare Sydney Limited as trustee for CatholicCare Sydney Trust
Drug and alcohol counselling and group education, therapy and support programs for children, teenagers and their families impacted by problematic drug use and co-existing mental health or gambling issues
$566,400 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2021Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Co.As.It.
Funding for the provision of alcohol and other drugs psychosocial counselling and support, assessment and care planning for the Italo-Australian community in metropolitan Sydney.
$134,850 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2021Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Two yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Co.As.It.
Funding for the provision of Mental Health Counselling Programs to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the Italo-Australian community in metropolitan Sydney
$610,800 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2021Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Two yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Community Restorative Centre Limited
Funding for the provision of the weekly state-wide ‘Jailbreak’ community radio program with health promotion messages relating to blood-borne viruses and sexual health for prisoners, former inmates and families on 2SER, Koori Radio and a growing regional and national community radio network
$523,200 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2021Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Diabetes NSW
Funding to provide teenagers with LifeoneD and You & T2 apps to support them in the management of their diabetes
$61,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2021Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Two yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Family Planning NSW
Funding to enhance educational programs to support the delivery of comprehensive sexuality education in school and community sectors and Improve the sexual health of young people
$1,004,400 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2021Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Guthrie House
Funding for the provision of a 10 bed Drug and Alcohol residential rehabilitation and support service for women with criminal justice and or substance abuse backgrounds, including pregnant women and infants
$888,300 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2021Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three yearsWhat was approved
Approved for Leichhardt Women’s Community Health Centre
Funding for the provision of alcohol and other drugs counselling for women in inner west Sydney, via both individual and group work and community education
$309,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
July 2021Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Sydney LHD Ministerial Approved Grants
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Three years