More than two dozen organisations have been selected to share in $18.3 million in funding from the Federal government to support inclusion initiatives.
The funding, from the Inclusion and Accessibility Fund, has been provided to 25 organisations to deliver programs that challenge public perceptions of disability, improve inclusion in mainstream and specialist services, and promote greater community participation.
Successful grant recipients include Disability Representative Organisations and Disabled Peoples Organisations who will utilise the funding to develop practical resources and tools across education, sport, arts and more.
The grants are part of the government’s response to the Disability Royal Commission.
Minister for Disability and the NDIS Mark Butler said too many people with disability still face barriers in work, education and community life.
“Through the Inclusion and Accessibility Fund, our Government is backing projects that break down these barriers and build a fairer, more inclusive society. Crucially, these projects are being led and shaped by people with lived experience of disability ensuring real impact, driven by the community itself,” he said.
The Achieve Foundation received funding to build tools to change attitudes towards disability.
“The tools will be used in workplaces, schools and communities. We will be training a network of expert communicators who can help people and organisations to be more accessible,” executive director Dr Kirsty Nowlan said.