Funding opportunity for allied health providers – Fairfield LGA
Eligible allied health providers servicing the Fairfield Local Government Area (LGA) are invited to apply for funding under SWSPHN’s new Multidisciplinary Team Care small grants program.
The MDT grants program aims to increase access to person-centred allied health care for priority populations by strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration between allied health and small or solo general practices.
Who should apply
This opportunity is suited to allied health providers with demonstrated experience delivering multidisciplinary care, particularly those working with priority populations or chronic disease management in Fairfield LGA.
Allied health providers working in private, government, non-government, community based or Aboriginal community controlled organisations who can prove effective service delivery and are engaged with diverse communities are invited to apply.
See the EOI Tender Document for details on this funding opportunity.
EOI Tender Document
What you can deliver
Funded services will focus on initiatives that:
- strengthen multidisciplinary approaches to chronic disease management
- deliver coordinated, person-centred care
- improve access to allied health services for priority populations
- address service gaps in underserved or disadvantaged communities
Proposals should demonstrate the ability to deliver effective multidisciplinary care in Fairfield LGA, particularly for priority populations and/or chronic disease management.
Expected outcomes
Successful initiatives will contribute to:
- stronger collaboration across the primary care system
- improved management of chronic disease in the community
- greater recognition of the role of allied health in prevention and wellbeing
- more equitable access to allied health services in Fairfield
- reduced potentially preventable hospitalisations
Information session and Q&A
An information session was held Tuesday, 17 March.
Multidisciplinary Team Care Information Session Slide Presentation
Each week, questions and answers will be shared here:
Information Session QA – updated 1 April 2026
Funding period
Funding will be provided through a formal funding agreement for a contract period of 1 July 2026 to 31 October 2027.
Key dates
| EOI open | 9 March 2026 |
| Information session | 17 March 2026 @ 11.30am |
| Last queries | 30 March 2026 @ 5pm |
| EOI closes | 3 April 2026 @ 5pm |
| Evaluation period | 7 April 2026 – 24 April 2026 |
| Successful applicants notified. Contract negotiations commence | 1 May 2026 |
| Contract execution | 1 July 2026 |
| Unsuccessful applicants notified | July 2026 |
| Establishment and embedding | 1 July 2026 – 31 October 2026 |
| Full implementation and service delivery commencement | 1 November 2026 |
How to apply
Respondents must submit their EOI by filling in the application form below. Ensure you have read the EOI tender document carefully and follow the application process outlined below.
All Expressions of Interest must be submitted by 5pm, Friday, 3 April 2026.
Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Care small grants program application
Tip – have this information handy before you begin your application:
- details and copies of your certificates of currency for your public liability, professional indemnity, cyber security and workers compensation insurances where applicable
- download and complete these documents:
- you’ll need to reference Small and solo GP Fairfield [PDF] when completing the Activity workplan
- the example Commissioned Services Agreement (CSA) [PDF] applies to the declaration checklist step (step 5) of your application
- contact details of two professional references
- be prepared to answer three questions to describe your relevant skills and experience and readiness to take part in the program view these questions beforehand [txt]
Questions and enquiries
Any questions relating to this EOI can be emailed to tenders@swsphn.com.au. Questions and answers will be published on this webpage at the end of each week.
Enquiries regarding this EOI can be directed to Bianca Walsh, Primary Care Workforce Manager, on 4632 3000 or email bianca.walsh@swsphn.com.au