DSS Grant Funding The Australian Government’s Department of Social Services invites suitably qualified organisations to submit an application to deliver services from 1 January 2015 under the following programmes: Families and Communities Programme Disabilities, Mental Health and Carers Programme Housing and Homelessness Programme Ageing and Service Improvement Programme Applications for funding open on Thursday 19 June 2014. Funding opportunities are available to existing and new service providers for a range of activities and services under the following programmes: Families and Children Programme focuses on early intervention and prevention activities including: – Financial Wellbeing and Capability services to help build financial capability, resilience and – wellbeing for vulnerable people and those most at risk of financial and social exclusion and disadvantage. Families and Children integrated services to achieve improved child, youth, adult and family – wellbeing, increased economic engagement and cohesive communities. Strengthening Communities support for organisations to develop solutions and deliver responsive – and integrated services that meet community needs and build social cohesion in culturally diverse communities. Settlement Services assist humanitarian entrants and other eligible migrants to become – and participate equitably in Australian society, with a focus on fostering social participation, economic and personal wellbeing, independence and community connectedness, including support for peak bodies. Families and Communities Service Improvement support for peak bodies, conferences, research, – pilots, policy advice, advocacy, evaluations and other service improvement initiatives. Disabilities, Mental Health and Carers Programme - support and community-based initiatives for people with disability, mental illness, and for carers so they can develop their capabilities and actively participate in community and economic life. Housing and Homelessness Programme support for housing and homelessness through research, peak – bodies, innovative projects and emerging Australian Government priorities. Ageing and Service Improvement Programme funding for activities that promote healthy and active – ageing, better response to existing and emerging challenges including dementia care and better support services targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds. Potential applicants are advised that further application information is available from the or through the DSS Grants Hotline 1800 625 136 (TTY 1800 555 677). Applications close at 2pm AEST on Wednesday 23 July 2014.
DSS Grant Funding The Australian Government’s Department of Social Services invites suitably qualified organisations to submit an application to deliver services from 1 January 2015 under the following programmes: Families and Communities Programme Disabilities, Mental Health and Carers Programme Housing and Homelessness Programme Ageing and Service Improvement Programme Applications for funding open on Thursday 19 June 2014. Funding opportunities are available to existing and new service providers for a range of activities and services under the following programmes: Families and Children Programme – focuses on early intervention and prevention activities including: Financial Wellbeing and Capability – services to help build financial capability, resilience and wellbeing for vulnerable people and those most at risk of financial and social exclusion and disadvantage. Families and Children – integrated services to achieve improved child, youth, adult and family wellbeing, increased economic engagement and cohesive communities. Strengthening Communities – support for organisations to develop solutions and deliver responsive and integrated services that meet community needs and build social cohesion in culturally diverse communities. Settlement Services – assist humanitarian entrants and other eligible migrants to become and participate equitably in Australian society, with a focus on fostering social participation, economic and personal wellbeing, independence and community connectedness, including support for peak bodies. Families and Communities Service Improvement – support for peak bodies, conferences, research, pilots, policy advice, advocacy, evaluations and other service improvement initiatives. Disabilities, Mental Health and Carers Programme - support and community-based initiatives for people with disability, mental illness, and for carers so they can develop their capabilities and actively participate in community and economic life. Housing and Homelessness Programme – support for housing and homelessness through research, peak bodies, innovative projects and emerging Australian Government priorities. Ageing and Service Improvement Programme – funding for activities that promote healthy and active ageing, better response to existing and emerging challenges including dementia care and better support services targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds. Potential applicants are advised that further application information is available from the or through the DSS Grants Hotline 1800 625 136 (TTY 1800 555 677). Applications close at 2pm AEST on Wednesday 23 July 2014.