SHINE SA Community Grant Program

Deadline: Jul 25, 2025

other

partially funded

Australia

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

SHINE SA is offering grants to support organizations and community groups in hosting events during Sexual Health Week. This initiative aims to raise awareness about sexual and reproductive health through engaging activities and resources.

📖 About SHINE SA Community Grant Program

Date Published: July 02, 2025
Application Deadline: July 25, 2025
Category: Grants
Opportunity Location: Australia
Eligible Locations: Australia

SHINE SA will provide five successful organizations with a $2,000 grant (including GST) to host events that promote sexual and reproductive health awareness. Additionally, SHINE SA will offer resources such as posters, condoms, and fact sheets to support these events.

🌟 This Year’s Theme: "The More You Know"

The theme emphasizes the importance of accurate sexual health knowledge and its impact on overall wellbeing. By promoting inclusive and accessible conversations about sexual health, the program aims to:

Reduce stigma
Empower individuals to embrace sex positivity
Support informed decision-making about sexual health and wellbeing

🎉 Event Ideas

Organizations can focus on one or multiple topics based on their community's needs. Here are some event ideas:

Host a workshop or morning tea discussing respectful relationships and sexual health facts.
Run a trivia session with myth-busting questions about STIs, consent, and contraception.
Create a youth scavenger hunt or quiz focused on safety, respect, and sexual health knowledge.
Distribute "knowledge kits" with resources, condoms, and helpful links at workplaces or schools.
Invite a speaker or show a short video for a lunchtime info session on a sexual health topic.
Host an event where participants share "one thing they wish they’d learned earlier" about sexual health.
Organize an art workshop with discussions on consent and communication in relationships.

Events can also have specific themes, such as "Contraception Options – Your Choice", highlighting the various contraception options and their benefits.

💰 Benefits of SHINE SA Community Grant Program

Successful organizations will receive $2,000 (including GST) within 30 days of submitting a tax invoice.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Anyone with an ABN (South Australia only) can apply. However, preference will be given to applicants who:

Target 18–30 year olds
Broaden understanding of sexual health, particularly safety, pleasure, and respect
Empower young people to participate

Priority Groups:

Culturally and linguistically diverse young adults
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
LGBTIQA+ individuals
People with disabilities
Economically marginalized areas

Event Requirements:

Organizations must ensure that their planned events:

Respect diversity and inclusion, including LGBTIQA+ inclusion
Offer a positive and open view of relationships and sexuality
Share evidence-based information appropriate for the audience

📅 Application Process

Application Deadline: July 25, 2025
Apply online via the SHINE SA Grant Form.

📄 Additional Information

For detailed information, view the SHINE SA Community Grant Program Flyer.

📩 Contact Information

For inquiries, visit the SHINE SA website or contact their team directly.

This grant program is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while promoting sexual health awareness and inclusivity. Apply now!

Benefits

Successful organisations will be required to send SHINE SA a tax invoice. The payment of $2,000 (inc GST) will then be forwarded within 30 days.

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