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The Rural Health Innovation Fund (RHIF) is a new and exciting opportunity to drive health care improvements for country South Australians.

We are passionate about supporting rural communities by strengthening and encouraging innovative programs that will have a lasting impact. The RHIF will create positive change through supporting innovative community-based programs that address the diverse health and wellbeing needs in the rural community. We strive to positively impact the lives of country South Australians now and into the future. The RHIF has been made possible by Country SA PHN.

11/12/2025

Are you ready for the festive season?

As the year winds down and the holiday rush begins, remember to pause and take a breath.

This season can be joyful, but it can also feel overwhelming. Amid the lists, the plans, and the celebrations, give yourself permission to slow down; even for a moment.

Take a walk. Share a laugh. Breathe deeply.

From all of us at the Rural Health Innovation Fund, thank you for being part of a year filled with care, creativity, and community. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness this festive season.

07/12/2025

RHIF is proud to shine a light on RHIF Round 3 recipient WCYCS, Mentally Fit EP Grief & Loss’ incredible initiative supporting community members in Port Lincoln and Cummins, who are grieving the loss of those close to them.

These sessions are creating safe spaces for people to share stories, cherish memories, and learn that grief and joy can coexist. They are experiencing beautiful moments, like members bringing photos and keepsakes, inspiring others to create memory books for their loved ones.

Participants are finding comfort in understanding grief, building trust, and even offering support beyond the group. As one member said: “You never really stop grieving or loving your person; it just changes over time."

With more sessions planned in December, a new group starting in January, and Griefline training in February, these programs are strengthening mental health and connection in rural communities.

Get in touch with the WCYCS now to find out more! - Mentally Fit EP — West Coast Youth & Community Support; making a ‘real difference’!!
Proudly funded by the Rural Health Innovation Fund, supported by Country SA PHN.

04/12/2025

If you have a fantastic, innovative health and wellbeing improvement for Country South Australians please get in touch soon and ask for a time to chat with the RHIF Coordinator.

Grant Round 4 opens early in 2026 so get in quickly – we’d love to hear from you!

Send us an email and let’s get the conversation started!
rhif@countrysaphn.com.au

You can also visit our website our website for more information:
https://www.countrysaphn.com.au/rural-health-innovation-fund-grants/

03/12/2025

Seasoned with Sawdust!

We’re thrilled to promote great progress being made with RHIF Round 3 Recipient: Whyalla Men's Shed; Seasoned with Sawdust!

Gary Misan, The Shed’s Secretary, is delighted to see that older women are also attending classes and learning new skills.

The weekly woodwork classes for older adults are important as Gary points out “staying active, connected, and creative shouldn’t stop with age.”

Learn basic woodworking skills, make practical projects, and enjoy laughter, connection, and lifelong learning with The Whyalla Men’s Shed; Seasoned with Sawdust.

When: Wednesdays, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Next term starts: January 28, 2026
No experience needed—just be 50 plus, keen to learn, and ready for some sawdust!
To get in touch email: secretary@whyallamensshed.org.au

01/12/2025

RHIF supports creative community-led ideas to improve regional health and wellbeing.

Grant Round 4 opens 2 February 2026.

This is your moment to spark positive change in your community!

If you’ve got a great idea send it through to: rhif@countrysaphn.com.au

27/11/2025

We are VERY excited about this new program - coming first to Pinnaroo!

After the enormous success and impact of the Regenerate Rural Women program, WoTL has been working away in the background to develop a new and complementing program - The Change Compass, with Facilitators Tanya Lehmann and Toni Duka. While this program is a natural follow on from Regenerate, it is not necessary to have completed that program to then take part in The Change Compass.

Change is constant, but with the right tools it can become an opportunity. Over 6-8 weeks, The Change Compass offers rural women the time, space, and tools to explore change from both practical and emotional perspectives. In a supportive environment, participants will learn how to build clarity, resilience, and a greater sense of control when facing uncertainty.

Together, we will;
💛 Reflect on personal experiences with change and discover what supports your growth.
💛 Explore models and strategies to better understand your own and others’ responses to change.
💛 Develop skills in managing resistance, building confidence, and having difficult conversations.
💛 Strengthen resilience and flexibility by learning how to let go of what no longer serves you and embrace new possibilities.
💛 Connect with a supportive network of rural women, sharing experiences and strategies to lead through transitions with courage and purpose.

You can find out more or book your place here: https://wotl.com.au/the-change-compass/ - hurry, places are limited!

This activity has been made possible by funding from The Rural Health Innovation Fund, supported by Country SA PHN

27/11/2025

The Countdown Begins!

RHIF Round 4 is coming early in 2026! For the first time, we’re opening applications in February, giving communities more time to plan, collaborate, and innovate.

Since 2023, we’ve supported 21 initiatives that connect people through music, art, sport, and even animal-connection therapy, improving lives across regional SA.

Start dreaming big. Start planning boldly!

Round 4 is your chance to lead the next wave of change. Applications open 2 February 2026. Are you ready?

Pictured: SYP Sounds

25/11/2025

In 2023, the Rural Health Innovation Fund supported by Country SA PHN began - creating unique opportunities for community driven health and well-being initiatives in country South Australia.

Round One funded nine grant recipients to improve health and wellbeing outcomes in their local communities.

Today, RHIF continues to create opportunities for healthier futures in regional SA.

Stay tuned for Grant Round 4 in 2026!

25/11/2025

RHIF is proud to support fantastic creative organisations like Ramble Arts (formerly Riverland Youth Theatre) who breathe life into regional and rural South Australian communities.

24/11/2025

We’re thrilled to see Ramble Arts (formerly known as Riverland Youth Theatre) gaining momentum across regional SA!

Just weeks into the term, workshops are underway with strong early engagement.

Their online art program is expanding creative access for young people in remote communities, a brilliant example of digital inclusion in action.

On the ground, the 3rd Place in-person programs are being shaped by local youth leaders, ensuring each town’s approach reflects its unique needs. While numbers are still growing, the focus on mentoring is laying the foundation for lasting impact.

Huge congratulations to the Ramble Arts team and all the young leaders involved.

This is exactly the kind of community-led innovation RHIF is proud to support! https://ryt.org.au/3rd-place/

21/11/2025

Every voice matters! – RHIF Grant Round 4 opens earlier in 2026!

Innovation isn’t just about technology; it’s about ideas that change lives. Across South Australia, women are proving that when communities come together with courage and creativity, the ripple effects are extraordinary.

Through RHIF, these ideas have grown into initiatives that:
- strengthen mental health
- improve access to care
- build resilience in country SA

From leadership initiatives to digital health solutions, innovation is transforming how we live, work, and support each other.

RHIF Grant Round 4 is just around the corner in 2026 - Stay tuned for the new dates!

Visit: https://countrysaphn.com.au/rhif

19/11/2025

Congratulations to Denise the new Community Engagement & Education Officer at Gather My Crew! We wish her all the best in the new role.

RHIF grant recipient Gather My Crew supports and empowers informal carers and those they care for on the Yorke Peninsula, using a digital platform and local coordination through their Coordinated Care at Home initiative.

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