The Women and Girls Health Promotion Project supports 25 Neighbourhood Centres to deliver their own unique initiatives promoting the health and wellbeing of women and girls – each designed with and for their local community. Funded by Queensland Health and facilitated by NCQ, the project uses a flexible model that empowers Centres to shape their programs based on the specific needs and aspirations of their communities.
The Queensland Women and Girls’ Health Strategy 2032 aim to empower women and girls* from all walks of life across Queensland to achieve their fullest potential for health and wellbeing. This includes those from diverse backgrounds who may face additional barriers to accessing healthcare.
Through ongoing conversations between Queensland Health and NCQ, Neighbourhood Centres were recognised as valuable partners in delivering statewide health initiatives, thanks to their deep knowledge of, and connection to, their local communities.
In response, Queensland Health, in partnership with NCQ, is providing $200,000 in one-off funding grants, ranging from $2,000 to $20,000, to 25 Neighbourhood Centres. These grants support small, community-led projects that promote the health and wellbeing of women and girls. Centres were encouraged to respond to local needs and build on their community’s strengths and interests.
Projects were not required to address a specific health issue but were encouraged to take a broad view of health and wellbeing as a resource for everyday life. Activities might focus on empowerment, skill-building, social connection, cultural celebration, or other approaches that strengthen the conditions for wellbeing.
*When we use the terms ‘women’ and ‘girls’, we mean any person, regardless of their physical traits or characteristics, who identifies as a woman or girl. We also recognise that women’s health issues can impact people who do not identify as women.
The Charge Up! project receives grant funding from the Queensland Government as part of the Enable Grants Program.