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DHF Annual Report 2009 - NT Health Digital Library - Northern ...

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Appendix IFunding to External ProvidersGrant funding to external service providers the Department of <strong>Health</strong> and Families (the(commonly called non-government organisations, NGOs) within the broader <strong>Northern</strong>Territory health and community services system. In <strong>2009</strong>-10, the Department provided 662grants to 173 different external organisations or agencies. (hyperlink to External Funding list)The Department’s grant funding is provided as: time (e.g. up to 3 years) to support ongoing service delivery, projects or other activities,and/or purchase of equipment or other capital items, service improvements, time-limitedprojects or community events. these grants are diverse, including: people living in remote and urban areas, people dealingwith the impact of substance misuse, families and carers, young people, people who areageing, people with disabilities, people dealing with mental health issues, Aboriginal peopleand non-Aboriginal people. All Territory regional centres have grant-funded service outlets.The Department funds external organisations because it aims to: create opportunities for disadvantaged and marginalised groups to have a voice inpolicy and service planning which they may not otherwise have (e.g. through funding to take account of contemporary evidence on social determinants of health which indicatesthat improved health status requires strategies that address structural issues such asAboriginal community control, employment and education. promote, protect and improve the health and well-being of all Territorians in partnership create better pathways to services for individuals and communities by supporting NGOs contribute to establishing genuine partnerships between local communities and theAll Departmental service divisions are involved in managing service agreements andrelationships with NGOs, and ensuring that appropriate management, accountability andcontrol arrangements are in place over the payment, ongoing monitoring, and acquittal206Department <strong>Health</strong> and Families

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