Over $236,000 has been awarded to 18 local organisations as part of the latest round of the Disability Inclusion Grants program.
The program supports innovative community-driven initiatives that promote inclusion, respect and wellbeing to help increase opportunities for people with disability to participate in community and social activities.
Minister for Disability, Carers and Community Services Suzanne Orr says the grants are a vital way to bring the community together and eliminate social barriers for people living with disabilities.
The successful recipients are:
- ACT Disability Aged & Carer Advocacy Service Limited – Accessible Governance and Systemic Advocacy Toolkit.
- ACT Sailing Incorporated – Sailing Communication, Safety and Confidence.
- Anglicare NSW South NSW West and ACT – Anglicare Disability Day Centre Equipment.
- Bioptic Drivers Australia Pty Ltd – ACT Low Vision Mobility Pathways Project.
- Brainwave Australia Ltd – Brainwave Family Day.
- Canberra Burlesque Academy Incorporated – Accessible Online Dance Classes.
- Canberra Glassworks Limited – Making at My Pace: Accessible Pathways.
- Dogs Canberra Limited – Inclusive fostering and connection program.
- Fusion City Church Incorporated – First Aid Training.
- Hepatitis ACT Inc – Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Access to Viral Hepatitis Services.
- Noah’s Ark Inc – Inclusion for Every Child Forum.
- Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT Incorporated – Accessible resources.
- St George’s Anglican Life Centre – Accessibility upgrade to parking and entry.
- The Scout Association of Australia ACT Branch Incorporated – Accessible Pathway Upgrade Cottermouth Campfire Activity Area.
- Warehouse Circus Inc – Neurodivergent Affirming Circus Gateway Project.
- Woodcraft Guild ACT Inc – Woodturning for people who cannot stand.
- Yeddung Mura (Good Pathways) Aboriginal Corporation – Enhancing bathroom accessibility at Yeddung Mura facility.
- You Are Here Canberra Incorporated – Accessible Arts Hub.
