EOI: GP services to Support People Experiencing Homelessness – Coffs Harbour

Healthy North Coast is inviting providers to participate in an initiative to provide clinical services to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

GPs are being sought to provide clinical services at the following location:

• Pete’s Place Coffs Harbour

Program details

Funding will be allocated to provide one morning session per week at Pete’s Place (4-hour clinic). Pete’s Place is a drop-in service for people experiencing homelessness that provides services including meals, shower, washing facilities, social programs and support groups. Pete’s Place is run by St Vincent de Paul.

Pete’s Place 4-hour clinic per week

GP and Nurse or allied health provider (including Aboriginal Health Worker)

$1300 a session

48 sessions a year

$10,000 establishment funding

Total: $72,400

The successful applicants will work closely with St Vincent de Paul representatives and Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) clinicians and social workers.

The overarching goal is to create a healthcare system that is inclusive, accessible and responsive to the needs of people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the Coffs Harbour region.

Timeline

Clinical services at Pete’s Place in Coffs Harbour are due to commence in August 2024 and will be funded for 12 months.

Application instructions

Please click this provided link to access the online application form.

If you would like further information about this initiative, please email the Commissioning Team, at commissioning@hnc.org.au