Continuing the healing process: new funding available for flood-impacted communities

Communities impacted by last year’s flooding events will have help funding wellbeing and resilience projects thanks to new grants released today by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN).

Community groups and organisations within flood-impacted areas of the Murrumbidgee can apply for a Wellbeing and Resilience Grant of up to $10,000 for community-led activities that strengthen social connectedness, emotional wellbeing, and resilience.

Acting MPHN CEO Narelle Mills said the Wellbeing and Resilience Grants would help communities devastated by flooding continue the healing process.

“Our Wellbeing and Resilience Grants will give community groups and organisations the opportunity to tailor a wellbeing and recovery project or event to fit the needs of their community,” Ms Mills said.

“This may involve inviting health professionals to speak to the community, organising a new community event, or coming up with original ways to reach those people who don't always reach out themselves.

“We want to help flood-impacted people rally together to strengthen their social connection, focus on their health and wellbeing, and build their community and individual resilience.”

Applications for round one of the Wellbeing and Resilience Grants open Monday 8 May and close 5pm on Monday 5 June 2023. Applicants will be advised by Wednesday 21 June 2023.

“Rural communities are always resourceful and innovative when it comes to supporting each other,” Ms Mills said.

“We’re looking forward to seeing what community-led wellbeing and resilience activities are developed as a result of these grants.”

Wellbeing and Resilience Grants are part of MPHN’s Murrumbidgee Community Grants program. For more information, visit mphn.org.au/grants

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