Not-for-profit organisations operating in the social support sector have been extended a $20 million helping hand to assist with the ongoing impacts of COVID-19.
Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Alister Henskens said funds are available to assist organisations to retain jobs, meet emergency needs and secure business continuity.
“The social services sector in NSW is incredibly diverse and includes organisations working across child and family services, domestic violence, homelessness, housing, and disability support,” Mr Henskens said.
“This investment will provide targeted financial support to organisations delivering critical frontline services for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.
“It will help ease the financial burden as we transition out of COVID-19 restrictions and ensure organisations can adapt to unexpected changes and maintain continuity of the important services they deliver.”
The investment is part of the NSW Government’s $50 million Social Sector Support Fund and will include two components:
- $10 million in Workforce Contingency payments to cover emergency costs, such as loss of staff during a COVID outbreak, for eligible providers delivering out-of-home care, family services and homelessness supports; and
- $10 million in direct payments to almost 100 service providers to help them address the needs of vulnerable people.
Further opportunities from the $50 million Social Sector Support Fund will be available to organisations in the health, disability and animal welfare sectors next month.
