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Workforce training session supporting inclusive care for LGBTIQA+ communities

Preventive Health and Chronic Disease Support – LGBTIQA+ Safe Spaces

  • Total funding pool: $10 million over three years
  • No grant funding cap
  • Funding purpose: LGBTIQA+ inclusive primary care workforce training and accreditation
  • Activities expected to run from mid-2026 – June 30th, 2028.
  • Closing date: 30 March 2026

The Preventive Health and Chronic Disease Support – LGBTIQA+ Safe Spaces grant supports the delivery of inclusive primary care workforce training and accreditation. The program aims to strengthen preventive health and chronic disease support for LGBTIQA+ communities by improving access, safety and quality of primary healthcare services across Australia.

Key Requirements

  • Deliver a national LGBTIQA+ affirming training and accreditation program Design and implement evidence‑based, patient‑centred training for primary care providers that improves cultural safety, inclusivity and responsiveness to LGBTIQA+ communities, aligned with the National Action Plan.
  • Reduce financial barriers to participation Develop a subsidy framework that enables full or partial subsidisation of training and accreditation costs for eligible providers based on financial capacity, geographic need and service characteristics.
  • Establish an accreditation framework and provider network Create a formal accreditation model that enables LGBTIQA+ people to identify and access inclusive mainstream primary care services nationally.
  • Ensure sustainability beyond the grant period Develop a financial sustainability plan by January 2028 to support continuation of the program after grant funding concludes

 

What is eligible for funding?

Eligible activities include:

  • Design and delivery of LGBTIQA+ inclusive primary care training
  • Development and administration of an accreditation framework
  • Stakeholder consultation and co‑design with LGBTIQA+ communities
  • Subsidisation of training and accreditation costs
  • Monitoring, compliance and quality assurance activities
  • Evaluation and continuous improvement, including external evaluation
  • Development of a sustainability plan for post‑grant continuation

 

What companies are eligible for funding?

Eligible Entity Types

  • Company
  • Cooperative
  • Indigenous Corporation (CATSI Act)
  • Incorporated Association
  • Corporate State or Territory Entity
  • Partnership
  • Statutory Entity
  • Eligible universities
  • Consortia (with an eligible lead organisation)

Additional Considerations

  • Applicants must demonstrate expertise working with LGBTIQA+ communities, including consultation or co‑design experience
  • Training organisations must be part of a consortium that includes an LGBTIQA+ community‑experienced partner
  • Organisations must not appear on the National Redress Scheme non‑compliance list or the WGEA non‑compliant list
  • Sole traders, individuals, local government and unincorporated associations are not eligible (unless auspiced)

Is this grant competitive or entitlement based?

Competitive. Your application will be assessed among other applications by a judging panel.

How can I increase my chances of winning this grant?

By engaging an accredited government grants consultant, such as Avant Group.

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