Allied Health Providers Invited to Apply for MDT Care Small Grants in Fairfield
09 Mar 2026
The program aims to improve access to coordinated, person-centred allied health care for priority populations and strengthen teamwork between allied health providers and small or solo general practices.
Who Can Apply
The opportunity is open to allied health providers with experience in multidisciplinary care, especially those working with priority populations or chronic disease management in Fairfield LGA. Providers from private, government, non-government, community-based, or Aboriginal community-controlled organisations are eligible, as long as they can demonstrate effective service delivery and engagement with diverse communities.
What the Program Supports
Funding will focus on initiatives that:
Improve multidisciplinary approaches to chronic disease management
Deliver coordinated, person-centred care
Increase access to allied health services for priority populations
Address gaps in services for underserved or disadvantaged communities
Expected Outcomes
Successful projects are expected to:
Strengthen collaboration across primary care
Improve chronic disease management in the community
Highlight the role of allied health in prevention and wellbeing
Provide fairer access to allied health services in Fairfield
Reduce potentially preventable hospitalisations
Information Session
An online information session will be held on Tuesday, 17 March at 11.30am. The session will give an overview of the EOI, explain outcomes sought, outline the submission process, and allow potential applicants to ask questions.
Register for the session via Zoom
Funding Period
The funding contract will run from 1 July 2026 to 31 October 2027.
Key Dates
EOI opens: 9 March 2026
Information session: 17 March 2026, 11.30am
Last queries: 30 March 2026, 5pm
EOI closes: 3 April 2026, 5pm
Evaluation period: 7–24 April 2026
Successful applicants notified: 1 May 2026
Contract execution: 1 July 2026
Service delivery commencement: 1 November 2026
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online by 5pm, Friday 3 April 2026. Before applying, have ready:
Copies of your public liability, professional indemnity, cyber security, and workers compensation insurance certificates (if applicable)
Completed Activity Work Plan (Word) and Budget Template (Excel)
References to Small and Solo GP Fairfield (PDF) for the work plan
Example Commissioned Services Agreement (CSA PDF) for the declaration checklist
Contact details of two professional references
Answers to three questions about your skills, experience, and readiness to participate
Personal information will be collected and used in accordance with SWSPHN’s Privacy Policy.
Applicants must provide allied health services within the Fairfield LGA and specify their profession, organisation, business details, address, contact information, and languages spoken.
Source: South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN)