Healing and recovery grants

Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network has launched a grant round for Healing and Recovery Grants, totalling $1M.

The grants are designed to enhance care co-ordination and mental health therapies for victim-survivors of domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) in the Hunter, New England and Central Coast regions.

The initiative aims to fund innovative, grassroots projects that address the mental health impacts of DFSV on adults, young people and children fostering healing and recovery within our communities.

In 2023, the Network initiated the Supporting Recovery Pilot: Trauma-informed Recovery Care for victim-survivors of DFSV, which is being implemented in partnership with local service providers in Moree and on the Central Coast.

The program is a testament to the Network’s commitment to providing trauma-informed care that meets the unique needs of those affected by DFSV.

Acting CEO Catherine Turner said the Supporting Recovery Pilot highlighted that healing and recovery were crucial components of primary health care for victim-survivors.

“These new grants will enhance system integration, foster partnerships and facilitate collaboration to achieve better outcomes for those on their healing journey,” she said.

The Healing and Recovery Grants will support place-based, time-limited initiatives from organisations, particularly grassroots groups, with a focus on innovative and tailored approaches.

Ongoing funding is not available.

There are two grant categories.

First Nations grants are available for tailored services for First Nations people, designed to be trauma-informed and culturally safe, addressing healing and recovery needs of First Nations communities.

Community grants are available for innovative models of care that provide trauma-informed mental health and care co-ordination services, supporting the recovery and healing journey of DFSV victim-survivors.

The grant round closes at 5pm on December 6.

Apply at hneccphn.smartygrants.com.au/DFSV