Kindlab application process: what you need to know

On this page

1. Eligibility
2. How to apply
3. Frequently asked questions
   
4. Contact us
5. Links

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for Kindlab:

1. The initiative or project must be led by a NSW Health staff member. We welcome applications from community members, carers, consumer representatives and volunteers who are enthusiastic about making a difference. To apply, they must be collaborating with a NSW Health organisation that supports the application. Each project must be led by a NSW Health staff member, who will act as the primary contact and project lead. This partnership approach ensures that ideas are backed by organisational support necessary for implementation and lasting impact.
2. The initiative or project must be hosted by and conducted within a NSW Health Local Health District (LHD), Specialty Health Network (SHN), Ministry of Health (MOH), pillar or support organisation.
3. A Chief Executive or Executive Director of the Host Organisation must approve the Application submission and certify that the initiative or project will be supported.
4. The Host Organisation agrees to evaluate the effectiveness of the initiative and share information with the Ministry of Health for distribution.

How to apply

Before applying, applicants need to familiarise themselves with the guidelines​.

Applicants need to have approval from an executive sponsor (Chief Executive or in some organisations this approval process may be managed by an Executive Director).

Key dates

• Applications open: 13 November 2025
• Applications close: 19 December 2025
• Application outcomes confirmed: May 2026
  
• Funding awarded: July 2026​
  

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about the Kindlab application process, eligibility, timelines, and what happens after you apply.

Refer to Frequently asked questions about applying to Kindlab.

Contact

If you have any further questions, please email the Experience team​.

​​Links

• Kindlab Application Guidelines​​