For 25 years, outdoors-lover Matt Rogers had been unable to venture off the beaten track due to the limitations of his wheelchair.
Matt Rogers
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For Ricky Chittleborough, working out at the gym is important for his health and vital for his great passion in life – playing basketball.
Ricky Chittleborough
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Sean Catlin thought he would have to give up his lifelong love of surfing following a car accident in 2013.
Sean Catlin
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Sarah Edmiston’s dream of competing at the World Para Athletics Championships in London was realised earlier this year.
Sarah Edmiston
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Important Information
The Community Living and Participation Grant is now closed and no further applications are being received.
National Disability Services together with Lotterywest wishes to advise that the Community Living and Participation Grants will close at the end of June 2020. Lotterywest has made this decision to prevent duplication of funding available as a result of significant changes to funding for disability services in recent years.
The final date to submit an application for a Community Living and Participation Grant is 30 June 2020, however due to limited funding, early applications are recommended. If you are considering submitting an application please contact us as soon as possible to discuss at grants@nds.org.au or 9208 9852.
Explore, Join, Create!
Community Living and Participation Grants provide funding for customised solutions that support people with disability to participate in family and community life.
People with disability can apply for up to $5,000 for equipment, resources, activities and projects connected to their particular social and recreational goals.
Community groups can apply for up to $10,000 for equipment, resources, training and activities that promote inclusion of people with disability.
If you have an idea for a Community Living and Participation Grant, we encourage you to contact us for expertise and advice to assist you develop your idea.
To find out if you’re eligible for a Community Living and Participation Grant, please visit our About CLPG page.
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