NGO Advisory Committee
The NGO Advisory Committee (NGOAC) is the senior forum to facilitate collaboration between NSW Health and the NGO sector on the development and implementation of NSW Health policy, the NGO Program and the relationship with the NGO Sector. It meets three times annually.
NSW Health undertook a Review of the Non-Government Organisation (NGO) Grants Program in 2009/10. The NGO Review recommendations include revising and expanding the role of the NGO Advisory Committee.
In 2011, the NGO Advisory Committee has been expanded to include community/ consumer representation, increase the range and number of NGOs represented and an academic with expertise in community development, community engagement and/or participation.
Terms of Reference for the Committee have been revised and now include the following functions:
- Senior forum to facilitate collaboration between NSW Health and the NGO Sector on the development and implementation of NSW Health policy, strategic planning relating to the NGO Program and the relationship with the NGO Sector.
- Provides advice on strengthening partnerships between NSW Health, NGO Sector and other government agencies.
- Provides advice to the Department of Health on issues as they impact on the NGO sector.
- Provides advice on NGO Sector capacity development strategies, best practice and evolving service models.
- Monitors the outcomes and impact of national health reform, and NSW Government and NSW Health policy initiatives on the NGO Sector.
- Communicates and disseminates key information from the Committee to health funded NGOs and stakeholders.
- Develops an annual work plan.
- Informs the implementation of the NSW Health NGO Review Recommendations.
Documents List
- NGO Advisory Committee Terms of Reference