A new South Australian charity – the Rural Health Innovation Fund (RHIF) – is offering exciting opportunities to enhance and support country South Australian’s health and wellbeing.
RHIF is providing funding opportunities through grants for community led programs to drive health and wellbeing initiatives that support positive outcomes for country South Australians.
“We are passionate about supporting rural communities by strengthening and encouraging innovative programs that will have lasting impacts,” said Doctor Simon Lockwood, Country SA PHN, Chair of the Board.
“RHIF will create positive change through supporting community-based programs that address the diverse health and wellbeing needs of the rural community.”
RHIF is a stand-alone charity made possible by Country SA PHN who enables RHIF to accomplish their vision for better health and wellbeing for all country South Australians.
“Country SA PHN is pleased to enable the Rural Health Innovation Fund to create opportunities for communities to run their own initiatives based on individual need,” said Mark Hartigan, Chief Executive Officer, Country SA PHN.
“We look forward continuing to bridge the gap in health inequity for country South Australians.”
The opening of the first round of annual grants is Monday 3 April 2023, closing Monday 29 May 2023.
RHIF is offering opportunities for key stakeholders to partner with us to further enhance positive outcomes for country South Australians.
“RHIF is here to listen to what is needed – to consider the community and provide a unique opportunity to support communities to achieve their goals through an annual funding round,” said Trudi Penrose-Starr, RHIF Coordinator.
“It’s an exciting time and I look forward to building relationships and growing RHIF, with others getting involved, partnering with us and supporting this great work to positively impact the lives of country South Australians now and into the future.”
Media Inquiries: Kate Dorsey 0437 324 382
The Rural Health Innovation Fund’s objectives are to:
For more information contact the RHIF Coordinator Trudi Penrose-Starr:
M: 0499 508 937
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About Country SA PHN
Established by the Federal Government Primary Health Networks (PHNs) operate Australia wide. Country SA PHN is the Primary Health Network covering the country regions of South Australia.
PHNs key goals are to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of health services for people, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes, and to improve the coordination of health services, and increasing access and quality support for people.
Established by the Australian Government, we exist to bridge the gap of health inequity and access in rural South Australia by building a collaborative and responsive health care system. Country SA PHN covers 99.8% of the state geographically, incorporating approximately 30% of South Australia’s total population.
