NATSIFAC Program - Relocation and settlement of residential care clients into newly completed NATSIFACP facilities

⁠⁠⁠The purpose of this grant opportunity is to provide funding to assist with the relocation, orientation and settlement of residents into newly built NATSIFACP aged care homes in a culturally safe manner and consistent with requirements of the Aged Care Quality Standards (the standards).

The objectives of the grant opportunity are to support eligible applicants with:

• coordinated relocation logistics such as the development and implementation of plans, procedures and protocols (including critical Chain of Custody for Schedule 8 medications) to ensure a seamless relocation of the service and existing aged care residents in a manner that meets the requirements outlined in Aged Care Act 2024 (the Act), the Aged Care Rules 2025 (the Rules), the Standards (including Outcome 7.2: Transitions), and other Australian and/or State or Territory legislation.
• temporary engagement of specialists and additional qualified staff, including additional Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health workers to ensure and support culturally safe, trauma-aware and healing-informed care and processes throughout the transition, and
• short-term hire of manual labour, additional vehicles and/or necessary equipment for departing and/or receival facilities to meet care requirements under relevant legislation (including occupational health and safety regulations) and to mitigate associated risks for all persons involved.

The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are to:

• ensure aged care residents experience a safe and well-coordinated transition to the new home and are settled in a manner that prioritises the physical, emotional and cultural care needs of the individual and meets the requirements outlined in applicable legislation, and
• support a seamless transition of the NATSIFACP service from their old building to the newly constructed aged care home.

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Eligibility:

To be eligible, you must be the listed organisation and have received an invitation from the department.

• Australian Regional and Remote Community Services Limited (Tjilpi Pampaku Ngura Aged Care Service) ABN: 88 167 926 132

• Wami Kata Old Folks Home Inc (Wami Kata Old Folks Home) ABN: 96 639 706 887

• Winnam Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation (Georgina Margaret Davidson-Thompson Hostel) ABN: 83 593 023 581

The eligible organisations were determined based on an identified need, including completion of building works that necessitate the relocation of residents, and a demonstrated capability to deliver grant activities. These organisations have a proven track record of delivering culturally safe aged care services that align with the grant objectives and outcomes.

This grant opportunity has been established as a one-off or ad hoc grant. The department considers that this is an appropriate type of selection process considering the nature of the grant is specifically in response to an urgent matter, which does not involve a planned process, and funding is not available on an ongoing basis.

Total Amount Available (AUD):

$2,500,000.00

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