Expressions of Interest for the Be Healthy and Active Program

⁠⁠⁠Council is calling for expressions of interest from Scenic Rim providers who are suitably skilled in delivering community wellbeing programs in 2021

Partner with us
Council is interested in partnering with individuals and organisations who are involved in the fitness, health, sport, recreation or wellness industries. Council welcomes Expressions of Interest from providers who are passionate about delivering affordable activities that encourage Scenic Rim residents to be healthy, active and socially connected.

Timeline
The application is for those new and existing providers who aim to deliver activities in the Be Healthy and Active program within the period 1 September 2020 - 31 August 2021.

Expressions of interest will be accepted from Monday 13 July 2020 until close of business Friday 31 July 2020. Opportunities may be available for new providers to join the program throughout the year.

Benefits of being involved
working with the Scenic Rim's Healthy & Active team to create a healthier community
promotion across broader platforms including Council's website, social media and print media
activity details listed in Be Healthy & Active marketing collateral
being part of an exciting program that has broader community benefit
the opportunity to increase the exposure of your services and attract new clients
additional opportunities to connect with community events and activations
Eligibility

For activities to be eligible, they must:

• demonstrate need and commitment to improving health in the community with a focus on physical activity, health, well-being or social connections.
• be affordable for participants ($5 or less per session)
• be delivered within the Scenic Rim region between 1 September 2020 - 31 August 2021.
• Providers

Council provides funding support to Be Healthy & Active providers to assist with the costs incurred to deliver the activity. Council is committed to ensuring activities are implemented in a sustainable manner while providing residents with access to affordable community activities. Funding assistance available to providers is outlined below:

Weekly and short series activities

• $30 flat rate per hour
• considerations will be made for activities that activate a public space (park or hall), require travel outside of the providers usual service location or have considerable health and safety requirements of the activity type

One-off activities

• Promotion only

Providers must consider whether the offered level of support plus the indicative participant fee ($5 or less per session) is sufficient to provide activities for the duration of the program.

Requirements:

• hold current public liability insurance minimum of $10 million dollars
• hold appropriate qualifications, certificates and professional experience
• sign and abide by conditions as outlined in the Be Healthy & Active Agreement
• be based locally in the Scenic Rim region

How to apply
1. Refer to the information above to determine whether you meet the requirements, the activity is eligible and the level of support provided is sufficient.

2. Ensure you have approval to run the activity in the proposed location or venue. You may wish to contact Council's Healthy & Active team for a list of public halls or parks.

3. Complete the Expression of Interest Application Form and attach relevant documents.

4. Send the documents to mail@scenicrim.qld.gov.au by close of business Friday 31 July 2020.

The Healthy & Active team will assess all applications and determine if the activity or program meets the criteria and is suitable for inclusion. You will be notified of the outcome of your application via email. Submission of this application does not automatically warrant approval and late submissions may not be considered.

For more information or if you have issues with your submission, please contact:
Council's Healthy & Active team
P: 07 5540 5111
E: mail@scenicrim.qld.gov.au