The ACT Government has announced the latest recipients of the Disability Inclusion Grants Program, awarding a total of more than $236,000 to 18 local organisations to increase opportunities for people with disability to participate in a broad range of community and social activities and groups.
The program supports innovative community-driven initiatives that promote inclusion, respect, and wellbeing – allowing everyone the opportunity to get involved.
Minister for Disability, Carers and Community Services Suzanne Orr said the grants are a vital way to bring the community together and eliminate social barriers for people living with disabilities, whether that be through infrastructure and amenity upgrades, improving education and resources, or making accessible changes to existing programs.
“This year’s recipients showcase the importance of supporting a more inclusive and accessible Canberra with opportunities for everyone to get involved in the community,” Minister Orr said.
“These organisations remind us of the ways we need to be bringing inclusivity and accessibility to the forefront our decision-making, helping everyone feel welcome with the knowledge they can participate in local activities.”
“Thank you to everyone who applied and to all of the wonderful organisations that continue to provide and improve opportunities for people with disabilities in our community.”
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.
