Please note that questions will not be taken or responded to after Wednesday 27 January 2010 2009 as advised on page 2 of the Kids in Focus – Family Drug Support Application Guidelines.
- What is Kids in Focus – Family Drug Support?
Kids in Focus – Family Drug Support (Kids in Focus) is an early intervention, family focussed component of the Family Support Program and wider National Drug Strategy. The Family Support Program assists families and children to strengthen relationships and enhance outcomes for children, particularly children at risk. The National Drug Strategy consists of a range of other measures primarily implemented through the Department of Health and Ageing and Justice and Customs portfolios.
- How is it different to NIDS Strengthening Families?
The Government is committed to putting children at the centre of our programs. Kids in Focus has been designed to improve outcomes for children in families where parents have substance misuse problems. With this in mind the initiative will:
- Better support the National Framework for the Protection of Australia’s Children as well as the new Family Support Program.
- Provide specialist intensive parenting support services for families. The initiative includes a range of measures that services can use to achieve this objective including advice and referral, one-on-one counselling, in-home care and brokerage.
- Ensure services work collaboratively with other providers within their jurisdiction to better match services to family needs.
- Provide specialist family support advice to other family support services.
- What kind of services should be delivered?
Complex family problems often require intensive support. That is why Kids in Focus will concentrate on ensuring that specialist intensive parenting support services are available to improve the outcomes for children in families where parents have substance misuse problems.
The Government is asking interested service providers to set out and justify their proposed service model for their State or Territory based on the specific needs and existing services in that area.
It is expected that the detailed service model will be tailored to the needs of families in each jurisdiction and build on what’s already in place in each of those jurisdictions. The model will be dependent on the needs as determined by providers and assessed as appropriate by the Department based on evidence provided in funding applications.
There are a large number of possible activities that would be appropriate for funding under the new service model and flexibility in the type of services delivered in each State and Territory will be an important feature.
As an example only, the type of specific services that could be offered under Kids in Focus include: one on one long term family support, in-home parenting support, brokerage to work with schools and other organisations in developing opportunities to assist in “normalising” children’s experiences (such as involvement in sport, childcare places), intensive aftercare support for families where parents have left alcohol and other drug (AOD) rehabilitation services, early intervention support for families accessed through the health care system and referral and advice services.
- Where will the services be located?
FaHCSIA will be guided by those sectors that work directly with children and families affected by substance misuse. Applicants are asked to propose an appropriate location that would best benefit from the range of services offered under this initiative. This is an evidence based program and services are expected to support their proposed approach.
Flexibility to deliver tailored services adapted to local circumstances that meet local need underpins Kids in Focus model. Applicants will need to demonstrate their capability and capacity to deliver services in their nominated catchment area.
- Why only one service in each State and Territory?
Given the funding available ($3.1m a year) and the intensive support needs of families with substance misuse, it is important to create a funding opportunity in each State and Territory that is sustainable over time. The services that can be provided within the program are very flexible to allow services the opportunity to leverage other funding available, where possible within their jurisdictions.
It is expected that, while the successful service provider will focus on providing targeted intensive support in their nominated location, they will operate in an environment of collaboration and provide support to FSP providers, the drug and alcohol and child protection sectors as well as other providers attempting to help children at risk. Outreach, collaboration and networking will be important processes in this regard.
- Do I have to provide intensive support services to the whole state?
Under Kids in Focus, applicants are asked to identify within their State or Territory which families they will be targeting for intensive support services and their service delivery strategies for how they will reach those families. This will include networking with other service providers.
The focus of service delivery would be to achieve outcomes that benefit children and their families. Successful applications will need to work collaboratively with other services and agencies within that area to achieve these outcomes as well as be a supporting resource to FSP providers, alcohol and drug services and child protection stakeholders within their State or Territory.
- Which organisations are eligible?
Eligible organisations will generally be non profit, incorporated or other legal entities with volunteers whose work is aimed at supporting children in families. Further information can be found in Kids in Focus Application Guidelines.
The application should be completed by a representative of the organisation with authority (e.g. president, secretary, treasurer, CEO, manager or coordinator) to commit the organisation to the FaHCSIA Funding Agreement Terms and Conditions. Applications must be signed and dated.
- How much can organisations apply for?
Funding amounts for each State/Territory have been allocated and applicants should tailor their proposed services based on these specified amounts. The amounts for each jurisdiction are:
| New South Wales |
$1.8 million at $600,000 per annum |
| Victoria |
$1.8 million at $600,000 per annum |
| Queensland |
$1.35 million at $450,000 per annum |
| South Australia |
$1.2 million at $400,000 per annum |
| Western Australia |
$1.2 million at $400,000 per annum |
| Northern Territory |
$1.050 million at $350,000 per annum |
| Tasmania |
$600,000 at $200,000 per annum |
| ACT |
$300,000 at $100,000 per annum |
- How long does the funding go for?
The Funding Agreement will be for a period of just over 3 years, starting on 1 May 2010 and concluding on 30 June 2013.
- Is the amount exclusive of GST?
Yes, the amount is exclusive of GST.
- Should we form consortiums?
The new program will support the use of consortia so that both large and small organisations can apply effectively for the funding on offer and this will also maximise the reach of direct service delivery.
FaHCSIA supports partnership arrangements between service providers, whether that is through Consortium arrangements or through strong collaborative, consolidated networks and links which will benefit overall service delivery to families and children.
- If we form a consortium, how does the funding get allocated?
FaHCSIA will only enter into a Funding Agreement with the lead member.
FaHCSIA provides funding to single agencies. Where two or more organisations seek funding as a consortium, a member organisation must be appointed as a lead member. This lead member must submit the application.
Further information on consortia is available in Section 1.3 in the Family Relationship Services Guidelines.
- Can I submit more than one application?
An organisation can only make one application for funding for a specific location. If more than one application is submitted only one will be accepted for that location. Organisations can however submit an application for different locations in the same jurisdiction or a location(s) in different jurisdictions. Each of these will be considered as a separate application.
- What happens if my application is received after the closing date and time?
Hard copy Applications must be received by 2:00 pm Canberra local time, Tuesday 15 December. Applicants are advised to allow for additional time between the Closing Time and Date and the time and date that they would normally expect their Applications to be delivered. It is the Applicants responsibility to ensure Applications arrive at the Tender Box by that time. Applications submitted after the closing date and time may not be included in the assessment process.
In deciding whether to admit a late Application for assessment, the Department may take into account whether there is any evidence that the Application was mishandled by the Department or is due to reasons beyond the reasonable control of the Applicant. In assessing whether to accept or reject any Application, the Department may also take into account:
- How late the Application is
- The reasons given for the lateness and any supportive evidence available
- Whether the late Applicant is likely to have had an opportunity to obtain some unfair advantage
- The possibility of the acceptance giving rise to challenges or potential challenges from other Applicants (whether or not such challenges may or may not be likely to succeed) and
- Any evidence of unfair practice.
The Department will not be liable for any costs associated with postage or the use of couriers.
- Will there be targets for providers to meet under the KiF?
Targets will be developed over the first 12 months of the program in consultation with Kids in Focus providers.
- In terms of collaboration – were there any particular organisations or combination of partnerships that the Department would prefer?
Applicants should state which organisations they intend to work with to deliver services to families affected by substance misuse. It is expected that successful providers will collaborate and network with wide range of services across all sectors to enable them to maximise support and leverage off existing services.
- In terms of models, was the Department looking to maximise coverage?
We are not prescribing specific areas. Potential providers should propose the location and coverage that Kids in Focus services would be delivered to and the reasons they believe the services are needed in the proposed location(s).
- What is the daily operating time frame for the telephone advice line?
Operational hours for the advice line are up to the organisation to determine as part of its model.
- What exactly is the amount – $3.1 or $3.2 million?
The total amount of grant funding available is $3.1 million per financial year. Indexation will be applied after the first year.
- Is the targeted counselling for people in the protection system or those outside of the protection system? Are services under Kids in Focus for those clients who are currently in the system getting drug and alcohol support or for those clients that need on-going care/support?
Services under Kids in Focus program are for children and parents affected by substance misuse regardless of whether they are currently receiving or have received support through other programs or are already part of the child protection system.
Target groups for Kids in Focus include children and their families affected by substance misuse whether they are currently receiving support for their substance issues or have exited support programs such as rehabilitation programs.
- Is this program a trial or a pilot?
This is an on-going program and is neither a trial nor a pilot.
- Do you have an exit strategy or is this an on-going program and about sustainability.
This is an on-going program and no exit strategy is envisaged at this point in time.
- The growth corridors are seen as growing areas of need however the evidence base to support applications is limited at this point in time.
Applicants are required to provide as much evidence as possible to support the location(s) being nominated.
- Will providers need to set aside funding for program evaluation?
Providers will not be required to set aside funding for program evaluation.
- Is there going to be an evaluation of the program?
An evaluation of the Kids in Focus program is expected to be carried out in the future as part of a whole of FSP evaluation.
- Applications – can they be submitted electronically?
As stated in the Kid in Focus Application Guidelines, only paper based applications are being accepted.
- For the purpose of Kids in Focus, what is the definition of children?
In line with the FSP, the definition of children are those aged 0-12 however for the purpose of Kids in Focus the age range is more flexible and can include youth up to 18 years of age.
- Can an organisation apply for funding nationally, across all jurisdictions?
Yes. However the organisation will still need to address each criterion for each jurisdiction as well as satisfy the supporting evidence requirements.
- How much are the set up costs?
The amount of funding available for providers for May and June 2010 will be negotiated with successful providers as part of the Funding Agreement negotiations.
- Can set up costs be used to train and recruit staff?
Funding for the first two months should be used to ensure that services to be delivered under Kids in Focus are ready to start on 1 July 2010. Organisations would need to consider and demonstrate what type of training and other related costs would be required.
- Is the use of evidence base to support the rationale for an organisation’s proposed model.
Your application will need to provide evidence to support your claims.
- Is it a requirement to put aside some of the funding for research and development?
Providers will not be required to set aside funding for research and development.
- Are you looking to see a reduction in the number of notifications within the child protection systems?
Targets will be developed over the first 12 months of the program in consultation with Kids in Focus providers.
- Has there been more funding allocated to the program in the future?
Kids in Focus is an on-going program. No further funding has been allocated.
- Are there plans to expand the program?
There are no plans to expand the current Kids in Focus program.
- Can we discuss our proposal or application approach through the Kids in Focus 1800 number?
Questions regarding any aspect of Kids in Focus program can be emailed to Kids In Focus (KidsInFocusFamilyDrugSupport@fahcsia.gov.au) All questions and responses will then be posted on the internet.
- Is this the only program with a drug focus running this year?
Yes. This is the only drug and alcohol specific program within the FSP.
- Can we provide training to other providers as part of the support to other FSP providers in our State?
Training activities can be included as part of your proposed model to other FSP providers. However it is important to keep in mind that while support to FSP providers is part of the overall Kids in Focus model, the main focus is delivering intensive support services to children and families experiencing issues related to substance misuse.
- Are you seeking support letters from agencies that will be working with services under Kids in Focus?
Letters and statements of support from agencies you intend to work with can be submitted with your application.
- At what level do we need to demonstrate links with other services and agencies including child protection services?
Applicants should demonstrate links with other providers, including the child protection sector at the coal face (working) level that demonstrate collaborative approaches and ability to refer clients to appropriate services across various sectors and community organisations.
- Are co-contributions from the applicant organisations and other partnering organisations allowed?
Yes, contributions in cash or in kind are acceptable.
- Is NIDS (National Illicit Drug Strategy – Strengthening Families) funding continuing?
No, NIDS activities will cease on 30 April 2010.
- Would it be possible to let me know the maximum amount of funding available for our organisation to apply for under this grant?
Funding will be offered to one service provider in each State or Territory to deliver Kids in Focus. See Frequently Asked Questions Number 8 for further information.
- Could you please let me know if it is a requirement to register our interest re the Kids in Focus application prior to the 15 December deadline
Yes. Applicants are required to register their intention to apply by emailing Kids in Focus or phoning toll free 1800 733 923 between 9am - 5pm AEST Monday to Friday.
- For the purposes of this tender, is the Riverina Region considered as part of the ACT catchment area, although it is based in NSW?
The boundary or catchment area can be determined by the applicant and can span across large areas based on the model that the service provider wants to deliver. In the case where a catchment area being proposed by the applicant extends into another State/Territory, applicants will need to clarify what jurisdictional funding they are applying for.
- Is an organisation incorporated by statute eligible for funding?
Clause 2.1 of the Application Guidelines state that only Incorporated Associations, Incorporated Cooperatives and Aboriginal Corporations are eligible. An organisation incorporated by statute is not one of these of organisations.
- Are you particularly looking for a Metro based area for the Program or if a need could be demonstrated would a rural service be acceptable?
We are not suggesting or prescribing specific areas. Selection Criteria 2a asks potential Kids in Focus service providers to propose the geographical local and coverage that Kids in Focus programs and services would be delivered, to describe the need for the program in that specific area or, the reasons potential service providers believe is the area that the services are needed in.
- Does the Telephone Advice Line need to be a 24 hour service or an office hours service and does it need to cover all State wide FSP providers or just in the designated program area?
Operational hours for advice service is up to the organisation applying for funding to deliver Kids in Focus to suggest in line with the model you are proposing for the advice service.
- When it is mentioned to limit our application to 3 pages per criteria; does this mean three pages inclusive of 1a, 1b, 1c., 1d? Or three pages for each question 1a, 1b, 1c & 1d?
Each of the 'sub criteria' (that is 1a, b, c etc) will be treated as a separate criteria and applicants have a total of 3 pages to address each one. What is the definition of a catchment area, in which an applicant may propose to deliver direct services to children and families - for example, depending upon how resources are allocated, a provider could target a major city location (e.g. Perth, Adelaide); a Local Government Area; or a Country Town. Are all of these within scope?
- Could a provider propose to deliver services in more than one catchment area? Would their application be disadvantaged by this?
Potential providers can nominate the area in which they wish to deliver their proposed services. A catchment area, location or boundaries have not been pre determined by the Department and scope and size of area is up to the potential provider to nominate when addressing the selection criteria.
- How many existing providers are there in each state under the old NIDDS Strengthening Families program, which is to be replaced by Kids in Focus?
There are currently 17 providers delivering NIDS Strengthening Families programs nationally. A list of current providers is available on the FaHCSIA website (www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/gamblingdrugs/progserv/nids/Pages/StrengthenFamiliesProjects)
- Can a new Aboriginal Organisation apply for funding and does an organisation need to be Self Incorporated?
Yes. For details of eligible organisations, please refer to The Statement of Requirement in the Kids in Focus – Family Drug Support Application Guidelines (www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/gamblingdrugs/progserv/kidsinfocus/application_guidelines/Pages/default.aspx).
- Can the organisation come from the Mid North Country of South Australia or does it have to be state wide seeing the funding is very limited for SA?
Please refer to Question 47
- What is the time limit from when application is given in?
Applications close 2pm local Canberra time, Tuesday 15 December 2009. It is expected that successful applicants will be notified in March/early April 2010 to commence 1 May 2010.
- Service Delivery Flow Charts and other supporting documents– Do they need to be part of the 3 page criteria or can they be a separate document attachment?
If this is supporting material it will not be considered as part of the 3 page limit per criteria.
- Is the advice line expected to provide advice to all of the Family Support Program and can you clarify the type of advice the operator of the advice line would be expected to provide advice on e.g. topics not related to supporting families with drug and alcohol issues.
The telephone advice service is part of the new model as a way to assist other Family Support Program services across the state/territory in identifying and supporting children at risk and make informed choices about the services and support available to clients. The service model for the advice line will be up to the applicant to propose however it should be a resource that is able to respond to and meet the needs of the FSP providers in your jurisdiction.
- Is there any reason why an extension to the existing AOD info line ADIS has not been identified as a possibility to include the Kids in Focus/Family Support Program? If not, how do you see this telephone advice service for Family Drug Support providers as being different?
The telephone advice line for the Kids in Focus is not intended to be a help line for clients or the general public but FSP providers in each jurisdiction.
- Is it appropriate to attach appendices (e.g. reference lists, support letters).
Yes.
- Is it appropriate to expand on the model as an appendix or stick to the designated word limit in the grant?
Please observe the 3 page limit per criterion and each sub criterion.
- How many applicants will be granted funding in each State/Territory?
Only one applicant will be granted funding in each State/Territory. Further details are available in the Application Guidelines 1.4 and Application Guidelines 2.4
- Can an applicant apply for funding in more than one State/Territory?
An applicant may apply for funding in more than one State/Territory provided that it is proposing separate programs for each State/ Territory. For example, if an applicant is awarded funding for NSW and the ACT then the NSW funding would need to be used towards NSW programs and the ACT funding would need to be used for ACT services. It could not use any part of the NSW funding to provide ACT services.
- Can you tell how many Family Support Program network agencies there are in NSW
Currently there are 55 providers that deliver a variety of services in NSW.
- Does the funding allow for direct service delivery to children i.e. children’s groups, school holiday programs, counseling services or is the primary focus on parenting and family interventions or can it be both?
The new Kids in Focus allows for flexibility of the service delivery model. The model should be tailored to and be dependent on local needs and will be a matter for services to determine. For further information please see Question 3.
- Is the National Illicit Drugs Strategy Strengthening Families (NIDS) Program funding going to continue or do we need to apply for Kid in Focus funding?
Current NIDS providers were offered an extension of funding to continue projects until 30 April 2010. Kids In Focus replaces the National Illicit Drugs Strategy Strengthening Families (NIDS) Program from 1 May 2010.
- Is an organisation incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) eligible for funding?
An organisation incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) is not eligible for funding under the Program. Further information is available in Section 2.1 of the Application Guidelines.
- Can Unincorporated body which is identified as a Public Benevolent Institution apply for Kids in Focus funding? How should this be appropriately and clearly noted on the Application Form?
Unincorporated bodies that are eligible include Public Benevolent Institutions, Charitable Institutions and Other Incorporated Entities as defined by the Australian Taxation Office.
On the APPLICATION FORM FOR FUNDING - 1b. Organisation entity type - write that the organisation is identified as a Public Benevolent Institution.
- Part 4 Q19 – “Has your organisation recently applied for any other FaHCSIA funding”? – Do you require a list of the Agency’s current FaHCSIA funding or something else?
Yes, FaHCSIA requires a list of any funding which has been applied for in the last 12 months.
- I would like to see a partnership develop between external agencies and our school in targeted support for these families. Is this the kind of program you are looking for? What specifics would you be looking for in this partnership?
Application Guidelines and Application Form provides details of the type of services, partnerships etc that should be delivered under this program. Your organisation will need to determine if it fits these criteria, are able to meet the objectives and be able to deliver the required services.
- When doing the budget for the Program (3yrs) – should we include CPI?
The amount of funding allocated for each jurisdiction has been allocated and organisations need to determine their budget within these allocations. The Department will apply CPI to funding amounts in the second and third year of funding.
- Can an organisation be a service partner for more than one lead organisation that is applying for funding under Kids in Focus?
An organisation can be included in any number of applications as a service delivery partner and can also be subcontracted to deliver services to any number of Lead Agencies under consortia arrangements.
- Can you tell me how many Family Support Program network agencies there are in WA
Currently there are 30 providers that deliver a variety of services in WA.
- Regarding Part 4, Question 19 of the Application Form 'Has your organisation recently applied for any other FaHCSIA funding?' Do all agencies in a Consortium have to provide this information or only the lead agency?
All members of the consortia provide this information.
- If a tender submission has already been submitted, is the organisation able to amend its application and resubmit within the time permitted?
Applications that were received by the original closing date of 15 December 2009 will still be considered and applicants may choose not to reapply. However, if an applicant wishes to reapply, FaHCSIA will consider the second application only.
- Can you verify that no further action is required if an application was submitted by the original due date of 15 December 2009 and that it will be assessed along with the later applicants after the 2nd Feb 2010 closing date? I trust the implementation timelines remain unaltered.
Applications that were received by the original closing date of 15 December 2009 will still be considered after the revised closing date of 2.00pm Tuesday 2 February 2010
Date for commencement of Kids in Focus services remains 1 May 2010.
- Can you please give us an understanding of why this decision has been made, and why we have been informed of this after the closing date of 15 December?
FaHCSIA recently determined that a full list of eligible entities were not included in the original Kids in Focus Application Guidelines. The decision to extend the application was made to ensure that all organisations that should be eligible to apply were given the opportunity to do so.
- What do you class as current? I have financial statements up until June 09. Will this be sufficient?
Financial statements from the last financial year 2008-2009 are classed as current.
- Who can sign the declaration form? Should it be a member of the Board or can it be the CEO/Manager?
The application should be completed by a representative of the organisation with authority (e.g. president, secretary, treasurer, CEO, manager or coordinator) to commit the organisation to the FaHCSIA Funding Agreement Terms and Conditions. Applications must be signed and dated.
- Is it possible to purchase a small passenger bus using FaHCSIA funds for use over the three years for service delivery purposes?
It is the decision of the organisation to determine what assets it needs in order to meet the funding agreement deliverables. These assets should be clearly outlined in the budget put forward in your application. Please refer to Section 7.2 of the Family Relationships Service Guidelines (http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/families/progserv/FRSP/contractual_arrangements/Documents/frsp_guidelines/default.htm)
- Regarding Part 4, question 19 ‘Has your organisation recently applied for any other FaHCSIA funding?’- Does this apply to all agencies in a Consortium or only to the lead agency?
Yes, FaHCSIA requires a list of any funding which has been applied for in the last 12 months by all organisations applying for funding, including all members of a consortium.
- Will there be any special consideration given to applications submitted by 15 December 2009?
No special consideration will be given to applications submitted by 15 December 2009. The application period is an extension to the current process to ensure all legal entities that should be eligible to apply for this funding can do so. Applications that were received by the original closing date of 15 December 2009 will still be considered however, applicants may choose to submit a new application which will replace the one received by 15 December 2009.
- Is a trust eligible to apply for funding?
The types of organisations that are eligible for funding are set out in section 2.1 of the Application Guidelines and includes:
- trustees on behalf of a trust; and
- incorporated corporate trustees under the Corporations Act
- Is a religious organisation, incorporated by Statute, eligible to apply for funding?
The type of organisations that are eligible for funding are set out in section 2.1 of the Application Guidelines. Eligible entities include organisations that have been incorporated under specific Commonwealth or State/Territory legislation (which may include a church or public benevolent institution).
- Is an organisation incorporated under State/Territory legislation eligible for funding?
Yes. Clause 2.1 of the Application Guidelines states that organisations established through State/Territory legislation are eligible for funding under the Program.
- If an organisation is legally separate from a State/ Territory government, but receives general funding from a State/Territory government, is it still eligible for funding under the Program?
Eligibility for funding under the Program is based upon an organisation's structure (i.e. company, partnership, incorporated association etc), rather than who it receives funding from. Provided the organisation is of an eligible type under clause 2.1 of the Application Guidelines, the fact that it receives funding from a State/Territory government will not prevent the organisation from being eligible for funding under this Program.
- What is the expectation in terms of hours/days of service for the telephone advice service component of the Kids in Focus – Family Drug Support,
Operational hours for the telephone advice line is up to the organisation applying for funding to suggest as part of its proposed model. Refer to questions 18, 48 and 56 for further information.
- Are calls for the telephone advice service component of the Kids in Focus – Family Drug Support to be taken state wide or just for your catchment area?
The advice line is intended to provide support, advice and information to other FSP providers in their State/Territory so providers can better address the needs of children at risk and make informed choices about the services and support available to clients.
- Does the Telephone Advice Line have to provide service state wide to FRSP providers only?
The advice line is intended to provide support, advice and information to other FSP providers in their State/Territory so providers can better address the needs of children at risk and make informed choices about the services and support available to clients.
- Does the Telephone Advice Line need an 1800 or 1300 number?
No. The Telephone Advice Line only needs to have a dedicated phone number to provide to other FSP providers across the state/territory.
- Would you need a resource book for the whole of the state (of all relevant programs to refer to) to be able to run the Telephone Advice Line?
This is not a stipulated requirement however organisations can include resource material as part of their proposed model if they wish.
- Would you make referrals to the services in other areas whilst on the Telephone Advice Line?
Refer to question 56 for advice.
- Would the set up funding be available for the cost of setting up the Telephone Advice Line?
Funding for the first two months should be used to ensure that services to be delivered under Kids in Focus are ready to start on 1 July 2010. Organisations would need to consider and demonstrate what type of training and other related costs including setting up the Telephone Advice Line would be required. However, as previously advised, a dedicated telephone line is not a requirement and organisations may elect to advertise and promote existing telephone numbers as the Telephone Advice Line.
- Would the funding be available to take children on weekend educational retreats where they could have fun but also learn some coping and understanding skills at the same time?
The new Kids in Focus allows for flexibility of the service delivery model. The model should be tailored to and be dependent on local needs and will be a matter for services to determine. This should be included as part of the model that the service provider wants to deliver.
- Is it necessary to provide a telephone advice service or is it only an option?
Services will be required to provide a telephone advice service to FSP providers to support them to identify and support children at risk.
- Is it anticipated that only service providers will access the telephone service or clients/families too?
The telephone advice service is part of the new model as a way to assist other Family Support Program services across the state/territory in identifying and supporting children at risk and to make informed choices about the services available to clients.
- We were hoping to add some additional letters of support to our application that was submitted within the original deadline. Do we need to resubmit the entire application or can we have them added to the original?
Applications that were received by the original closing date of 15 December 2009 will still be considered and applicants may choose not to reapply. However, if an applicant wishes to reapply or add any additional information they must resubmit the entire application, FaHCSIA will consider the second application only.
- Are the amounts able to be negotiated for set up funds, in addition to the amount of $600,000 funded for Tasmania?
The amount of funding available for providers for May and June 2010 will be negotiated with successful providers as part of the Funding Agreement negotiations.
- Part 4 Financial viability and governance section requests “a current financial statement (income and expenditure, balance sheet and statement of equity ….)”
Do you require details of all grants or only certain Children and family focused grants?
The current financial statement requested in question 16 covers the finances of the whole organisation regardless of the number of grants they have or the details of what the grants are for.
However, question 20 "Has your organisation applied for funding from any other source to deliver the same services covered by this application?" is only asking about grants for the same services as the services for which funding is being applied for.