Be Healthy and Active - Call for Expressions of Interest
Call out for expressions of interest to deliver the 2024 Be Healthy & Active Program
Be Healthy & Active is a holistic health and wellbeing program designed for the Scenic Rim community to enjoy a healthier and more active lifestyle.
Research shows that 63% of Scenic Rim adults are overweight or obese and 37% live with more than one chronic health condition. The good news is that Scenic Rim residents have indicated that they would like to do more to support their physical (89%) and mental health (73%).
The Be Healthy & Active program aims to improve health and wellbeing by offering low cost activities suitable for all ages and abilities.
The program provides a range of regular physical activity, well-being and social activities at public venues and parks to minimise barriers to participation. The Be Healthy & Active program demonstrates Scenic Rim Regional Council's commitment to fostering a healthy and active community.
Partner with us
Council is interested in partnering with individuals and organisations who are involved in the fitness, health, community, sport, recreation or wellness industries. Council welcomes applications from providers who are passionate about delivering affordable activities that encourage Scenic Rim residents to be healthy, active and socially connected.
Timeline
The application is for those new and existing providers who aim to deliver activities in the Be Healthy and Active program within the period 1 January 2024 - 31 December 2024.
Applications will be accepted from 9am Monday 11 September 2023 to 5pm Friday 6 October 2023.
Benefits of being involved
- working with Council's Healthy & Active team to create a healthier community
- promotion across broader platforms including Council's website, What’s On Scenic Rim, social media and print media
- activity details listed in Be Healthy & Active marketing collateral
- being part of an exciting program that has broader community benefit
- the opportunity to increase the exposure of your services and attract new clients
- additional opportunities to connect with community events and activations
Eligibility
For activities to be eligible, they must:
- be delivered in the Scenic Rim region
- demonstrate that the activity will benefit the health and wellbeing of the Scenic Rim community with a focus on physical activity, health, well-being or social connections.
- be affordable for participants ($10 or less per session)
- be delivered within the Scenic Rim region between 1 January 2024 - 31 December 2024.
- providers must be able to meet the requirements listed below
Providers
Council provides funding support to Be Healthy & Active providers to assist with the costs incurred to deliver the activity. Council is committed to ensuring activities are implemented in a sustainable manner while providing residents with access to affordable community activities. Funding assistance available to providers is outlined below:
- A service provider rate of $30 per hour
- An additional $20 per hour for activities that activate a public space (park or hall),
- An additional $10 travel subsidy may be offered if travel is required outside of the providers usual service location
- Providers can charge up to $10 per participant per session (this will be collected and retained by the provider)
Providers must consider whether the offered level of support plus the indicative participant fee ($10 or less per session) is sufficient to provide activities for the duration of the program.
Requirements:
- Hold current public liability insurance to the minimum value of $10 million dollars
- Hold appropriate qualifications, certificates and professional experience including first aid and CPR certificates
- If your application is successful, you will be required to sign a Be Healthy & Active Service Agreement and complete a risk assessment checklist for each activity
How to apply
Applications for the Be Healthy and Active Program will be accepted from 9am Monday 11 September 2023 to 5pm Friday 6 October 2023 via the Smartygrants online application form (link provided below).
The Healthy & Active team will assess all applications and determine if the activity or program meets the criteria and is suitable for inclusion. You will be notified of the outcome of your application via email. Submission of this application does not automatically warrant approval and late submissions may not be considered.
For more information or if you have issues with your submission, please contact:
Council's Healthy & Active team
P: 07 5540 5111
E: mail@scenicrim.qld.gov.au
Pictured below: One of our Be Healthy and Active providers rock climbing at Mount Barney.
