Vulnerable Populations COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Support Grant

We are offering a grant opportunity for practices to become vaccination clinics to support vulnerable populations in Western Sydney

Grant Opportunity

As the management of COVID-19 in the community evolves, we have been working closely with partners across the sector to support the national vaccine rollout. As part of this ongoing work, we are offering a grant opportunity for practices that have the capacity within their existing practice or are willing to expand their workforce to support the delivery of vaccination clinics for vulnerable populations.

The funding will be capped at $10,000 per practice and will go towards assisting nursing and administrative workforce needs, which may include increasing existing workforce hours or bringing in additional workforce. 

This will help:

  • Increase COVID-19 booster rates among vulnerable populations
  • Increase COVID-19 booster rates within at-risk neighbourhoods
  • Provide timely access to the COVID-19 boosters for at-risk groups

Clinics can run from 1 April 2023 to 30 June 2023 and will target COVID-19 booster vaccinations for vulnerable populations which include people who are:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
  • 50 years and over
  • 16 years and over, and is a resident of an aged care or disability care facility
  • 16 years and over, and is severely immunocompromised
  • 16 years and over living with a medical condition that increases the risk of severe COVID-19 illness
  • 16 years and over with a disability

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to apply, the practice must:

  • Have the capacity within their existing practice workforce, or be willing to expand their workforce to deliver on the targets
  • Have at least one registered immunisation provider (separate from a general practitioner)
  • Be participating in the national COVID-19 Vaccination Program
  • Demonstrate how they will target vulnerable patient groups
  • Be located within Local Government Areas of the Western Sydney Primary Health Network (WSPHN) region including The Hills Shire, Parramatta, Cumberland or Blacktown

Practices applying for the grant must agree to:

  • The timeframe of the funding opportunity they are applying for
  • Funding being solely used to provide workforce and administration support associated with increasing COVID-19 vaccine administration
  • Execute an agreement with WSPHN
  • Invoice WSPHN in-line with the grant schedule and any reporting obligations outlined in the agreement

How to Apply

Complete the application form below and submit it to COVIDvaccination@wentwest.com.au by Tuesday 28 March 2023.

Note that this funding opportunity is limited and we are seeking to ensure coverage across the Local Government Areas of The Hills Shire, Parramatta, Cumberland and Blacktown.

Applications will be assessed based on the criteria. Not all applications will be successful and it will not be based on merit but rather limited funding.

Apply now