SNPHN Ltd
About
SNPHN Ltd (Sydney North Health Network) is a federally-funded Primary Health Network serving the Northern Sydney region of NSW. As part of Australia's primary health network system, they commission and coordinate health services, focusing on mental health, aged care, alcohol and other drugs, suicide prevention, and perinatal health to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Tips for Applicants
Register with SNHN's TenderLink eProcurement portal (free) to receive automatic email notifications about new tender opportunities. SNHN uses a commissioning framework with competitive dialogue processes for Mental Health, AOD, and Suicide Prevention services. Grant applications should demonstrate alignment with SNHN's strategic priorities, address vulnerable populations in the Northern Sydney region (Northern Beaches, Ku-ring-gai, Hornsby, Ryde, Lane Cove, Willoughby, North Sydney, Hunter's Hill LGAs), and show evidence-based approaches. Recent grant rounds have emphasized community resilience, extreme weather preparedness, social connectedness, and capacity building. Smaller grants ($10,000) focus on specific community needs while larger grants (up to $100,000) support broader resilience and recovery programs.
Giving Philosophy
Adopts a commissioning-based approach focusing on place-based, regional-based, and outreach services to create a locally integrated care model. Prioritizes health outcomes for vulnerable populations through competitive dialogue processes, strategic partnerships with health and social care providers, and data-driven decision making. Emphasizes innovation, community resilience building, and collaborative working across the health system.
Notable Grants
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $40.4M | $28.6M | $1.1M |
| FY2022 | $21.8M | $31.5M | $18.6M | $963K |
| FY2021 | $18.3M | $26.9M | $11.6M | $900K |
| FY2020 | $16.2M | $24.2M | $7.8M | $818K |
| FY2019 | $13.1M | $21.2M | $5.8M | $513K |
| FY2018 | $11.2M | $19.1M | $6.1M | $244K |
| FY2017 | $9.8M | $17.4M | $6.5M | $140K |
| 7yr total | $90.5M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs (from website)
Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Symposium
Professional development symposium bringing together experts, clinicians and researchers to explore innovative approaches to perinatal and infant mental health challenges