Call out for expressions of interest to deliver the 2025 Be Healthy & Active Program 

Be Healthy and Active is a holistic health and wellbeing program designed for the Scenic Rim community to enjoy a healthier and more active lifestyle.

Research shows that 63% of Scenic Rim adults are overweight or obese and 37% live with more than one chronic health condition. The good news is that Scenic Rim residents have indicated that they would like to do more to support their physical (89%) and mental health (73%).

The Be Healthy and Active program aims to improve health and wellbeing by offering low cost activities suitable for all ages and abilities.

The program provides a range of regular physical activity, well-being and social activities at public venues and parks to minimise barriers to participation. The Be Healthy and Active program demonstrates Scenic Rim Regional Council's commitment to fostering a healthy and active community.    

Applications will be accepted from 9am Monday 26 August 2024 to 5pm Monday 16 September 2024. This website will be updated closer to this date.

Learn more about Be Healthy and Active

Interested? View more information below.

Partner with us:

Each year,  Council welcomes applications from providers who are passionate about delivering affordable activities that encourage Scenic Rim residents to be healthy, active and socially connected.

For activities to be eligible, they must: 

• be delivered in the Scenic Rim region
• demonstrate that the activity will benefit the health and wellbeing of the Scenic Rim community with a focus on physical activity, health, well-being or social connections
• be affordable for participants ($10 or less per session)
• be delivered within the Scenic Rim region between 1 January 2025- 31 December 2025
• providers must be able to meet the requirements listed below

Requirements: 

• hold current public liability insurance to the minimum value of $10 million dollars  
• hold appropriate qualifications, certificates and professional experience including first aid and CPR certificates 
• if your application is successful, you will be required to sign a Be Healthy & Active Service Agreement and complete a risk assessment checklist for each activity 

What is in it for you?  

There are many benefits of being a provider with Be Healthy and Active, including:

• working with Council's Healthy & Active team to create a healthier community
• promotion across broader platforms including Council's website, What’s On Scenic Rim, social media and print media  
• activity details listed in Be Healthy & Active marketing collateral   
• being part of an exciting program that has broader community benefit   
• the opportunity to increase the exposure of your services and attract new clients  
• additional opportunities to connect with community events and activations  

Council provides funding support to Be Healthy & Active providers to assist with the costs incurred to deliver the activity. Council is committed to ensuring activities are implemented in a sustainable manner while providing residents with access to affordable community activities. Funding assistance available to providers is outlined below:

• service provider rate of $30 per hour   
• an additional $20 per hour for activities that activate a public space (park or hall)
• an additional $10 travel subsidy may be offered if travel is required outside of the providers usual service location   
• providers can charge up to $10 per participant per session (this will be collected and retained by the provider)  

Providers must consider whether the offered level of support plus the indicative participant fee ($10 or less per session) is sufficient to provide activities for the duration of the program.  

How to apply

Applications will be accepted from 9am Monday 26 August 2024 to 5pm Monday 16 September 2024. This website will be updated closer to this date.

For more information or if you have issues with your submission, please contact: 
Council's Healthy & Active team 
P: 07 5540 5111 
E: mail@scenicrim.qld.gov.au 

Pictured below: One of our Be Healthy and Active providers rock climbing at Mount Barney.