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Oxfam Health and Wellbeing
‘Supporting Innovation’ Grants
Background
Oxfam is very proud of our unique health and wellbeing programs, incorporating local culture and
views, which have helped to transform the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
across Australia for more than 30 years.
We support programs around the country to build healthy communities, by partnering with Aboriginal
Community Controlled Health Organisations.
Oxfam understands that the people best placed to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are
community members themselves. That’s because no one understands their circumstances better than they do.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can take control, solve their own affairs, and rely on themselves.
And with a national network of more than 140 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations is enabling
them to do just that.
These organisations are initiated and operated by the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community
members to provide comprehensive and culturally appropriate healthcare. We support them behind the scenes by
strengthening their governance, management systems and policy work, so they can reach more people in need.
In the Health and Wellbeing Program, we work in three thematic areas: advocacy, gender, and healing.
Vision
Oxfam Australia is working towards a world in which all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ human
rights are respected and realised, including having the power and capacity to determine their own strong,
proud and healthy lives.
Our vision for a reconciled Australia is a place where all Australians recognise and celebrate the unique
cultural identities and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Oxfam is a human-rights-based agency guided by the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous
peoples (UNDRIP). Self-determination is central to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and is reflected
in the United Nations Declaration. Self-determination elevates the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Peoples as being informed participants in making any laws, polices and decisions that affect them and
their future development. We acknowledge multiple rights within the declaration; however, place an emphasis
on self-determination and the strategic role we can play in progressing this.
Photo: Richard Kendall/OxfamAUS
Photo: Jeff Henderson/OxfamAUS
Purpose
Why is it important to tackle Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male health?
Indigenous males have been ‘wounded’ by the numerous impacts since colonisation which devalued Indigenous culture,
dispossessed and dislocated Indigenous families and communities and introduced diseases. Indigenous males [have] lost their
well-defined, meaningful roles with authority and status, and young males [have] lost their positive, aspirational role models ...
... In turn, this diminishes the status, self-esteem and sense of purpose of Indigenous males. This has [had] profound
implications for their health by engendering high levels of alcohol abuse, self-harm and violence. It has inter-generational
consequences, bringing dysfunction to family life and providing a model of masculinity with little that is attractive or challenging.
As a consequence, there is little incentive for boys to participate in schooling, training and work that prepares them for adult
male roles. The cycle of male disenfranchisement, demoralisation and poor health is thus perpetuated.¹
However, Indigenous Health Researcher Dameyon Bonson acknowledges that “Indigenous men are resourceful
despite arbitrary restriction” and “when Aboriginal males do engage, they are far from passive”.
To address the real social and emotional needs of males in our communities, a positive approach needs to be
adopted to tackle Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male health and wellbeing. Oxfam Australia’s Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Program (ATSIPP) Health and Wellbeing Program is dedicated to supporting
innovative projects in order to achieve and implement targeted actions and investments towards Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander male health and wellbeing programs.
Funding has been allocated in the health and wellbeing budget for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
health-focused projects and initiatives to apply for. The idea behind the grants process is for Aboriginal and
Torres Strait health focussed projects and initiatives to apply for funding they normally wouldn’t receive from
mainstream funders to provide innovative, culturally appropriate programs and initiatives.
Funding has also been allocated for the monitoring and evaluation process. It is envisaged that the Health and
Wellbeing Program can further strengthen the Close the Gap campaign by feeding strong case studies from
the grassroots level on best practice, and the need for community control up to the Close the Gap steering
committee and campaign.
1
Thompson, N et al 2011 ‘Review of Indigenous Male Health’, http://ro.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article+7204&context=ecoworks, accessed online 6/7/14
Supporting Innovation and development Grants
The Supporting Innovation and Development Grants Program provides funding of up to $20,000 for initiatives
that look to create positive change within their communities. The grants program is not only about providing
funds, but also about gaining success stories about best practice that will be fed up in to the Close the
Gap campaign and used as a tool to get continued bipartisan government support and have an impact on
communities.
Funding is not provided to individuals – monies provided by Oxfam’s Health and Wellbeing Program will need to
be auspiced through an organisation or registered group.
Goals:
More Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males have greater awareness of their own health and the health
of their families and their communities, and continue to play a vital role in achieving better health outcomes
for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Oxfam Australia will be calling for applications programs
with strong emphasis and connection to:
• The empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
islander males.
• Projects that create a respectful dialogue
between elders and young people.
• Close The Gap campaign.
• Grassroots issues will be connected to national
advocacy.
• Gender roles from a cultural framework.
Photo: Jason Malouin/OxfamAUS
Photo: Jason Malouin/OxfamAUS
grant application process
• Read through the pack on planning, projects and evaluation to assist you before you submit your grant
application.
• Applications must be submitted by 31 October 2014.
• You will know by mid-November if Oxfam Australia can provide financial support for your innovative program
or idea.
• If successful from January to March, there will be an opportunity for an Oxfam Australia staff member to
assist you further with the planning, implementation and evaluation of your project.
• At the end of your project you will need to provide OAU feedback on how your project went.
In preparation for writing the grant for the identified community project, the grant application should answer
the following seven questions.
1. What change do you want to see in your community? Describe the issue you want to address through your
program/idea and who this affects?
2. What needs to change to address this issue? (For example, who needs to be influenced? What decisions
need to change? What behaviours need to be different?)
3. Describe your idea and how it will work towards achieving the change that you have described above. What
is your role in implementing this idea?
4. Why do you think this idea needs to be funded?
5. What existing resources or support can you draw from in community or groups to implement this idea? This
could include people’s skills and knowledge, other sources of funding, venues and other materials etc.
6. What are the risks or possible negative effects of you receiving funding in working to create change in your
community? How would you be able to manage these risks?
7. How will you demonstrate accountability to your community in the implementation of this idea?
For queries, please don’t hesitate to contact:
Josh Cubillo | Health and Well-being Programs Coordinator
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Program | Oxfam Australia
Email: joshuacubillo@oxfam.org.au
Office Tel: +61 3 9289 9495 | www.oxfam.org.au | 132 Leicester Street, Carlton VIC 3053appendices Appendix A: Project proposal form for Innovative Grants recipients Key information Date of proposal: Project name: Project lead: Where is the project based: Start and finish dates of project: Total funds requested from Oxfam Australia Telephone number: Email: Details of Project 1. Background a) What problem, need or issue do you want to address? Please provide some information about the extent or impact of the problem. b) Who does this issue affect? How many people?) What are their needs and what will their role be in the project? c) How have you identified the issue? Who helped identify it?
APPENDIX A
d) Why does this issue exist? What context does it exist in – what are its long-term and short-term causes –
and what are any related problems?
e) What has already been done to address this issue, and who was involved?
f) Who has been involved in the design process of the project? Individuals, organisations, community leaders etc.
g) Please provide an overview of the resources needed for your project to be successful, and the steps you
have taken to source these (both financial and non-financial).
h) Is there support locally in order to create partnerships for collaboration on the project’s aims? List who are
they and how will they support you and the project.
i) What other support do you think you might need from Oxfam Australia (apart from funding)?APPENDIX A
j) Who will benefit from this project, or who are the participants in the project? Give information about the
number of people, their gender, and any other relevant information.
k) How have you considered gender in designing and carrying out this project?
2. Vision and mission
What is the vision of your project?
3. Aim
What long-term change do you want to see in the lives of people who will be involved in this project?APPENDIX A
4. Objectives
a) What are the specific objectives of this project? What outcomes do you want to achieve?
b) How will this project help you to achieve the change you are aiming for?
5. Activities
Please list the activities that you will carry out to help achieve the output/result and the time you will take to
carry out each activity.
# Activity Project objective Timeline
6. Outcomes
a) What are some of the problems you might face in implementing the project? How will you try to solve them?
b) How will the change and the impacts be sustainable long-term, after the funding period finishes? Include
details of your role post-project.APPENDIX A c) How will the project be monitored and evaluated and who will do this? See monitoring format example. 7. Finance a) Do you have any other funding sources? Who/what are they? b) Please complete the attached budget form, or use it as a guide to complete your own budget form. Please ensure that the costs detailed in the budget reflect the activities you have outlined. Name: Signature: Date: Position: CHECKLIST Please make sure you have: Completed each question with the information required. Attached a monitoring framework. Attached a budget. Attached a work plan (optional).
APPENDIX B BUDGET FORMAT When writing your budget, please be as exact as possible. Check for current prices rather than making estimates. Factor in any travel, either to transport goods or travel for project participants. Try to be as detailed as possible. The budget is a good way to map out the planning/implementation part of your project. You may find that you need to adapt your plan after working on your budget and vice-versa. Estimated budget breakdown Item/service Unit price ($) Amount required Total ($) AUD Total estimated budget $ GLOSSARY Item/Service The items, services and resources used in your project need to be inputted into this column. It is not essential to include all sourced resources of the project; however, inputting all associated costs will provide greater clarity for the total contribution to your project. Unit Price This is the cost of individual units of the item, service or required resource. Amount Required The total amount of units required to complete your project. Total The total is calculated by multiplying the unit price (column 2) by the amount required (column 3).
APPENDIX B EXAMPLE A B C D Item/service Unit price ($) Amount required Total ($) AUD Catering $15 per person 120 people 1800 Bus hire $120 per day 3 days 360 Community $50 per person per day 3 people for 3 days* 450 worker Total estimated budget $2610 WORKINGS Total column is calculated by column B x column C: Catering =$15x120 people =$1800 Three community workers are required over three days. Calculations are: Community worker ($50x3) x 3 = 150 x 3 = $450 Total budget is calculated by adding all values in the total column (column D). Final total to be inputted in the ‘Total estimated budget’ box.
APPENDIX C PROGRESS REPORT FORM You will be required to submit a report to Oxfam Australia once a month throughout the duration of your proposed program. Your first report is expected a month after you receive notice of being successful for the grant application. This will assist you in monitoring the progress of your project and help you in noticing any additions or changes that need to be made. It will also allow Oxfam Australia to see if there are any further supports that we can give you. General information Date of submitting report: Project name: Contact person: Contact details (include address/ phone number/email address): 1. What activities did you do this month? 2. What positive results did you have? 3. What difficulties did you have? 4. Who was involved in the program this month? What was their role? 5. Is there anything Oxfam Australia can help you with next month? 6. Finance — please attach details of expenditure for this month.
APPENDIX D FINAL REPORT FORM 1. General information Date of submitting report: Project name: Recipient name: Recipient contact details: Project start and finish dates: Location of project: Total funds received from Oxfam Australia: 2. General background In this section, you can describe some of the background to your project. This will give your reader a context for understanding your report on your objectives, outcomes and activities. Answer these questions: • What issue or need did you try to change through this project? • Who was affected by this issue or need? How many people? Male, female or both? Location? • What have been the changes in these people’s lives as a result of the project? • Who did you identify as local partner/s to collaborate on delivery of your project and what support was provided? • Who benefitted from the work of this project? 3. Project information a) Objectives, outputs and activities Please list each objective of the project, with the activities that were developed during the project planning, the challenges you faced in delivering the objective, and any lessons learnt while working on that aspect of the project. Objective Planned activities Challenges Lessons learnt Objective Planned activities Challenges Lessons learnt Objective Planned activities Challenges Lessons learnt
APPENDIX D
You may include information about:
• Where and when did you do each activity?
• Why did you do this activity? What were you hoping to change?
• What approaches did you use in each activity? For example: training, mentoring, policy monitoring,
advocacy.
• Who participated in the activity?
• How many men and women?
• Where do they come from?
• What social groups are they? For example: women, youth, elders etc.
• Any community, NGO or government partners?
• How did they participate in the activity?
• How did their capacity improve through this activity?
• Can you attach any pictures or documentation from the activities?
b) Positive change outcomes
• How did the activities achieve what was planned in the project?
• What are the positive changes that have happened in people’s lives, or in the community, as a result
of this project?
• Overall, what are the positive short-term outcomes and the long-term changes that this project has
contributed to?
• Did the project help resolve the issue described in the proposal?
• Do you know how you might continue the work of the project in the future?
c) Gender
• What were the gender issues that you considered when planning and delivering this project?
• What were the overall gender impacts?
d) Difficulties
• Was there any problems delivering the project?
• How did you try to resolve the problems?
4. Monitoring and evaluation
• How did you monitor the objectives and activities of the project? Please attach your progress reports.
• What have you learnt from this project? Will you be able to apply this learning to future projects?
• Do you have any comments about working with Oxfam Australia, or suggestions about how Oxfam Australia
can work better supporting grant recipients in the future?
5. Finance
• Please attach full details of the financial expenditure for the project, showing how expenditure compares to
the original budget.
• Please explain any differences between the budget and expenditure.APPENDIX e
MONITORING, LEARNING AND EVALUATION
Monitoring, learning and evaluation (MEL) of any projects supported by the Innovative Grants Program is
mandatory and must be carried out as a part of the agreement for support. This process can be supported by
Oxfam Australia staff.
Oxfam Australia has mandatory procedures for MEL, which our ATSIPP Health and Wellbeing as a program has to
maintain. We have modified some of these procedures in order to align with Oxfam Australia’s standards, while also
making sure that the innovative grants recipients feel empowered and confident to lead their own MEL process.
Support for your MEL process will be provided by Oxfam staff because it is crucial for the success of the grants
program provided. If you are successful at receiving a small grant, a “grant agreement” will be drawn up like a
contract. This document will include all the roles and responsibilities required of you in successfully delivering
your project. The grant agreement will allow for the grant recipients to negotiate their needs for support to
develop, implement and evaluate their project.
The seven core questions are:
1. What significant changes have occurred in women’s, men’s, boys’ and girls’ lives and to what extent are
these likely to be sustained?
2. How far has equity been achieved between women and men, boys and girls, and other groups?
3. What changes in policies, practices, ideas, beliefs and attitudes have occurred in specific institutions,
groups and individuals?
4. How effectively and appropriately have those we seek to benefit been involved in all stages through the
process?
5. How effectively and appropriately have we worked with others and involved them in all stages of the
process?
6. How effectively and efficiently have our resources been used?
7. To what degree have we learnt from this experience and shared the learning with others and ourselves?
What will we now do differently or what will we do more of?
Remember these are the questions that Oxfam, as a huge international organisation, use for our MEL, and are
not compulsory for you in your project. It may help to develop your own questions to consider when conducting
your MEL, and can be based on what the change is you want to see. If you need further advice or support on
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