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Funding now available to build disaster recovery and resilience in primary healthcare

Published 19 March 2021

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) is now requesting proposals for initiatives that build the recovery and resilience capacity of primary healthcare providers following disaster situations.

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Initiatives will support NQPHN’s delivery of flood recovery funding to provide community and clinical support to regions within the NQPHN footprint that were affected by the Queensland monsoon trough rainfall and flooding event that occurred in January and February 2019.

Proposals should include elements of leadership, mentoring and training, development of sustainable and high performing models of care, and/or business sustainability for primary healthcare providers and organisations.

The need for support to build community resilience in these regions was identified through the Queensland Government’s Monsoon Trough Rainfall and Flood Review 2019, which reports on the effectiveness of preparedness activity for, and response to, the weather event.

The geographical scope of this tender covers five local government areas including Townsville City Council, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council, Flinders Shire Council, Richmond Shire Council, and Charters Towers Regional Shire Council. 

NQPHN Chief Executive Officer Robin Whyte said that NQPHN is seeking to equip primary healthcare providers with the skills necessary to effectively respond to disaster situations, so North Queenslanders can receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.  

“The monsoon event that took place in Queensland in early 2019 affected 56 per cent of the state and negatively impacted the wellbeing of many residents within the NQPHN region,” said Ms Whyte.

“NQPHN’s remit within the recovery space lies in supporting the psychosocial and physical wellbeing of disaster-affected communities during their recovery.

“Successful proposals will be designed to cover a wide range of areas to build the capacity and resilience to disasters of primary health care providers and organisations, to assist in making communities more resilient to disaster risks and impacts.

“Proposals will need to provide a clearly outlined project plan, cover a wide range of areas for capacity and resilience building, and ensure the involvement of general practices, pharmacies, and allied health services.

“We encourage service providers and organisations to work collaboratively, build partnerships, and coordinate their services.

“Our aim is to provide primary healthcare providers with the means necessary to build capacity for recovery and resilience to disaster events, so they are appropriately equipped to provide care to North Queenslanders when they are most in need.

“We look forward to working collaboratively with the successful applicant/s to help North Queenslanders live happier, healthier, longer lives.”

Applicants interested in applying for the tender should visit NQPHN’s online procurement portal at www.nqphn.com.au/commissioning/etenderbox

The tender closing date is 12 April 2021 at 2pm.

Last updated: 19 March 2021