As part of the Bondi Support initiative, SEMPHN is offering one-off grants to support activities that build the Victorian Jewish community's resilience, wellbeing, and social cohesion. It responds to the impacts of the Bondi Beach attack and antisemitism on the Victorian Jewish community.

Eligibility

This grant is only eligible to:

• Victorian Jewish community organisations or
• organisations that can partner with a Victorian Jewish community organisation that will act as the partnership’s lead.

Update: Please note organisations already receiving funding from the Australian Government’s Bondi Mental Health Support Package are eligible to apply where the proposed activity:

• is not a duplication of existing services already being delivered in the proposed primary activity location(s) in Victoria and
• is designed to address identified gaps and unmet needs.

Top 3 questions answered

Can organisations that were not involved in the consultation process apply?

Yes. Being involved or not involved as part of the consultation process does not automatically include or exclude organisations. Organisations can submit an application if eligibility criteria are met. All submissions will be assessed on merit.

My organisation only meets some of the criteria set out in the Minimum Governance Schedule. Can I still apply?

Applicants must meet all criteria outlined in the Minimum Governance Schedule at the time of application. Please refer to the full Minimum Governance Schedule included in the grant application (Section A) to ensure all requirements are met prior to submitting your application.

Can eligible organisations partner with or subcontract other organisations for activities through this grant?

Yes. The lead applicant must meet all eligibility requirements, including the Minimum Governance Schedule. However, an eligible applicant may partner with or subcontract other organisations (including organisations that would not be eligible to apply as the lead applicant) where this supports delivery of the proposed activity. Applicants should ensure any partnership arrangements align with the scope and objectives of the grant and do not duplicate existing funded services.

More questions?

Read the full Frequently Asked Questions document in the grant application (see Reference Documents, Attachment F).

If you have further questions, email communitygrant@semphn.org.au

For consistency and transparency, all answers will be updated in the grant application during the question period.

How to apply

For full details of eligibility requirements and what the grant can and cannot be used for, see the grant application.

You can also view the grant briefing video below or in the grant application (Reference Documents, Attachment G).

PHNs are committed to the fundamental principle of health equity.

We recognise that the impacts of the Bondi Beach attack have been felt across communities, beyond any one nationality, faith or cultural group. 

See broader SEMPHN-funded mental health support available.