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Tenders CHN Tenders and Grants RFP: Improved Access to Psychological Services in Residential Aged Care Homes

Capital Health Network (CHN), the ACT’s PHN is seeking to commission services from non-government organisations and community groups within the ACT to improve the psychological wellbeing of residents in Residential Aged Care Homes (RACH).

This funding is to support people with mental health needs living in RACH. The service aims to support residents who have a diagnosis of a mental illness, experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of common mental illness, experiencing early symptoms or are assessed as at risk of developing a mental illness within 12 months.

CHN is inviting applications from potential providers to:

  • Offer in-reach services, generally provided on location at RACHs;
  • Target residents with a diagnosed mental illness or who are assessed as at risk of mental illness if they do not receive services;
  • Provide evidence-based, time-limited psychological therapies which are adjusted to be responsive to the needs of older people;
  • Provide care within a stepped care framework with a particular focus on meeting the needs of older people with mild to moderate mental illness.
  • Work collaboratively, in close communication with RACHs and other key stakeholders, including consumers and family members;
  • Be subject to locally developed assessment and referral arrangements which ensure services are matched to need for mental health services; and
  • enable access to services across the region to RACH residents over time.

Important Dates

The RFP process commences Thursday, 1st August 2024.

The closing date and time for this RFP is 5.00 pm Thursday 22nd August 2024.

An online briefing will be held 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Thursday, 8th August 2024.

Questions and request for information close at 4.00 pm Wednesday, 14th August 2024. Questions and requests for information must be submitted in writing to tenders@chnact.org.au. 

Additional Information

All applications must be submitted on the Response Form as a pdf to tenders@chnact.org.au. Click here to obtain a copy of the tender documentation.

Responses to Questions and requests for information will be provided to all interested applicants who have registered their details via contacting tenders@chnact.org.au. These Q&As will be posted every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon unless otherwise indicated on the tender documentation.

This Approach to Market is funded utilising Primary Health Network program funding from the Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care.