Mental Health Support for Emergency Services Workers
Maximum of $3,000,000
10 Sep, 2025 - 23 Sep, 2025
National
National Emergency Management Agency (Department of Home Affairs), administered by Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR), Canberra, Australia
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Grant Description
The Mental Health Support for Emergency Services Workers Grant provides up to $3,000,000 in funding over 12 months to deliver best practice, trauma-informed mental health services for current and former, paid and volunteer emergency services workers involved in disaster response, as well as their families. The program focuses on prevention, treatment, and control of recognised mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicidal ideation, aiming to reduce psychological distress, strengthen resilience, and improve long-term wellbeing outcomes across Australia.