IAHP - Stage Two - Major Capital Works Program

Overview

This Grant Opportunity aims to improve access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to safe and effective essential health services through the provision of culturally appropriate, fit for purpose health infrastructure across Australia. The Grant Opportunity will achieve this outcome through the following objectives:• assessing the need for proposed capital works, including the identification of gaps in service provision and strategies to address them; • providing culturally appropriate, fit for purpose health infrastructure that:o supports the delivery of primary health care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; and/oro increases the capacity of organisations to attract and retain a clinical workforce by providing staff accommodation for health professionals; • providing project management support to organisations funded for capital projects and ensuring appropriate use of Commonwealth funds; and• addressing the need for emergency repairs, urgent maintenance and upgrade issues that affect the safety and accessibility of clinics and clinical staff housing