Services we fund
We commission services to meet local needs and achieve better health outcomes for our communities. Our commissioned services address key priority areas such as Aboriginal health, alcohol and other drugs, chronic conditions, palliative and end of life care, and mental health and suicide prevention.
Recent commissioning announcements
Recent news and announcements about our commissioning activity include:
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Funding announced to support people with AOD dependency
29 July 2025
Read moreThree innovative programs have received AOD Innovation Grants to deliver early intervention and wellbeing support including: Mission Australia’s RESET early intervention service, Lives Lived Well’s Recognise Reflect, Respect early intervention program and Salt Care’s Empowering Recovery and Resilience AOD wellbeing program.
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New universal aftercare service for residents at risk of suicide
25 July 2025
Read moreAdditional thoughtful and caring support services will soon be available free of charge in South Eastern NSW to help people following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis.
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Leading Australian mental health peer workforce development
27 March 2025
Read moreCOORDINARE is funding 20 peer workers and 14 managers, who work for 11 different mental health providers in South Eastern NSW, to participate in a 10-week internationally recognised training program, designed to strengthen and elevate the regional peer workforce.
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Free new adult Mental Health Hubs making a difference in South Eastern NSW
14 March 2025
Read morePeople living in South Eastern NSW can now access a free mental health service for adults who are experiencing moderate psychological distress, with locations in Wollongong, Shoalhaven, Goulburn, Bega and Queanbeyan.
Funding opportunities
We use our TenderLink portal to advertise tenders, Request for Proposals and Expressions of Interest. Current and potential providers are encouraged to register on this portal.
You can also browse our open funding opportunities at the link below.
Co-design and consultation opportunities
Co-design plays a role at every step of the commissioning cycle, throughout the strategic planning, procurement and evaluation phases. At each step of our commissioning approach there are opportunities to involve the community and key stakeholders to understand and address the needs of the region.
Learn more about the current co-design and consultation opportunities.
Tender and submission writing for primary care
We developed a series of webinars and practical tools with University of New England (UNE) Partnerships, to provide primary care with foundation skills and knowledge to write effective tenders and submissions.
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Course introduction
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Writing compelling submissions
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What funding bodies want
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Capacity and credibility
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Our contract management system
Develop and monitor commissioning contracts
If you are a contracted mental health or alcohol and other drugs (AOD) provider you are now invited to access and use our contract management system, Folio, to report service plans, budgets, unaudited and audited financial statements, and invoices.
You can sign into Folio here. Please contact your Contract Manager, or complete the change request form to gain access.