Funding

Funding information is collected here, including details of relevant National, State and Territory grants, scholarships, and fellowships.

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Telstra Foundation Community Development Fund

The Telstra Foundation Community Development Fund supports non-profit organisations that assist or support Australian children and young people aged 0-18 years to make a lasting and positive difference in their lives.

The priority of the Community Development Fund is to address causal factors affecting the health, well-being and life chances of Australia's children and young people, through a focus on:

  • Early intervention - acting at the earliest stages of child development to have a positive impact.
  • Childhood obesity - researching ways to tackle this serious problem.
  • Indigenous community development - supporting communities to find solutions to the particular issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.
  • Gifted and talented children and young people - helping young Australians of exceptional ability to reach their potential

The Telstra Foundation is interested in supporting projects that:

  • Develop innovative solutions and new approaches to issues affecting children and young people
  • Are based on sound research and have strong likelihood of meeting their objectives
  • Develop practical applications of new knowledge in areas including medical, scientific and social research
  • Have the capacity to become self-sustaining and make a lasting impact
  • Enhance social connections and the active participation of children and young people in their local communities
  • Build more cohesive and stronger communities
  • Address the demonstrated needs of children and young people from disadvantaged communities including indigenous, rural and remote communities
  • Have an emphasis on prevention and early intervention
  • Have measurable results for children and young people

For further information contact:

Telstra Foundation
Postal Address: Locked Bag 5680 Melbourne VIC 8100
Email: telstrafoundation@team.telstra.com
Website: http://www.telstrafoundation.com

Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation Ltd (AERF Ltd)

AERF Ltd is an independent public company. It has received a $115 million grant from the Australian government to address prevention, treatment, research and rehabilitation for the misuse of alcohol and drugs as well as paint, petrol and glue sniffing. Professional development grants are available for individuals and organisations from the alcohol and other drug sector (of up to $20,000) to enhance professional development. 

For further information:
Alcohol Education & Rehabilitation Foundation Ltd.
Level 1, Suite 6
4 Phipps Close
Deakin ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6122 8600
Fax: (02) 6232 4400
Email: aerf@aerf.com.au
View grant information
Website: Alcohol Education & Rehabilitation Foundation Ltd

Scholarships

Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health Comorbidity Professional Development Scholarships

The National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA) is coordinating the Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health Comorbidity Professional Development Scholarships program on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

Scholarships Program has been developed as part of the Australian Government's National Comorbidity Initiative (NCI), with the aim to address the need for specialist training and resources to assist workers in non-government agencies that provide Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) and Mental Health (MH) services.

Scholarships are available for existing, not-for-profit, incorporated, non-government owned organisations and/or their staff whose role substantially involves providing services to clients with AOD or MH related issues.
The professional development activity for which funding is sought must be directly relevant to:

  • alcohol and other drugs (where the applicant provides mainly MH related services); or
  • mental health (where the applicant provides mainly AOD related services); or
  • AOD / MH comorbidities.

Applications for the second scholarship round open on 5 February 2008, and will close on 3 March 2008.

Alcohol and other drugs scholarship - Odyssey Institute

The Odyssey Institute is offering a scholarship to the Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work, allowing the winner to undertake work within a range of areas including community-based organisations, residential rehabilitation services and outreach services. The scholarship covers all fees for the course and is valued at approximately $2,195. Successful applicants may also apply to undertake the diploma and use the scholarship to reduce the total amount of fees.

To download the application pack view the Odyssey Institute website.

Australian Health Promotion Association - Indigenous scholarship

The Australian Health Promotion Association (WA Branch) offers three six-month scholarships to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who would like to coordinate a health promotion project with support from an agency. The Scholarships provide ongoing mentoring and introduces new career opportunities. You are eligible to apply if you are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, living in Western Australia and have worked or studied in health and if you are interested in learning new skills and knowledge in health promotion.

 

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Last updated: 15 June 2006