Brighter Lives funding program

Brighter Lives funding program

The Brighter Lives funding program aims to deliver equipment, training, research and world class facilities across all facilities of Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
Where are funds from?

Brighter Lives holds funds that have been donated for general use or for a specific cause, ward or location. We also raise funds for through events and fundraising campaigns and make applications to external funders (such as trusts and foundations). You are welcome to get involved with events and fundraising.
How much can I apply for?

We encourage you to apply for the amount you need. There is no minimum or maximum amount, but please contact us if you'd like to discuss in advance of applying.
Who can apply?

Any staff member of THHS can apply for funding. We only accept applications from THHS staff.
Do I need to acknowledge funding?

If your application is successful, we do request that you acknowledge the support of Brighter Lives and/or any funder. Information will be provided.
What can funds be used for?

Funds can be used for non-core activities to improve the patient experience, support staff or build skills or capabilities. It may be used for service for patients, staff support or development, equipment, capital works or refurbishment and more. If you are seeking funding for artwork, please note that artwork will need to be approved through the Approval and Management of Artwork Acquired by THHS procedure for funds to be released. If you are seeking funding for research, please note that you will need support from THHS Research Unit.
What is ineligible?

Brighter Lives cannot fund items that can be funded through THHS’s operational budget.
Deadlines and timeframes

Applications are open year-round. Applications are reviewed bi-monthly, in January, March, May, July, September, and November. To be considered for a specific round please ensure your application is submitted by the end of the month prior.
More Information

Please contact us for more information - email brighterlives@health.qld.gov.au or call 4433 1337 (TUH internal extension 31337).

Applicant contact information
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All applications for the Rural Health Service Group must be supported at your Facility Review Meeting prior to application submission. Please discuss at local leadership level and return when this step is complete.

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Impact
The following questions seek information about the purpose of the project and how it will help patients, staff and/or department. As a guide, the amount of information should be relative to the funding amount requested. If you are seeking $1000 then 1-2 sentences for each will suffice. If you are seeking a more significant amount you should provide extra information e.g. how many patients will be impacted? What will the impact be?
Describe the purpose of the project/item:*
How will this project/item help THHS and/or your department or team?*
How will this project/item help patients, their families, or staff? How many people are likely to benefit?*
Brighter Lives relies on support from our community to support this funding program and other activities. How does your department engage with Brighter Lives?*

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Brighter Lives funding program

Where are funds from?

How much can I apply for?

Who can apply?

Do I need to acknowledge funding?

What can funds be used for?

What is ineligible?

Deadlines and timeframes

More Information

Please include all applicable delivery costs in the amount requested.

Please provide values in Australia Dollars (AUD) only.

Supporting quotes

Applicant contact information

All applications for the Rural Health Service Group must be supported at your Facility Review Meeting prior to application submission. Please discuss at local leadership level and return when this step is complete.

Secondary contact person

About your application

Impact

Head of Department

Please ensure emails match.

Service Group Director

Please ensure emails match.