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Disability Employment Advocacy and Information Program Grant Opportunity

The Disability Employment Advocacy and Information Program (the Advocacy Program) grant opportunity will provide people with high support needs, their families and carers, with access to advocacy support and information to build their confidence and understanding about their rights and options at work. The program was announced as part of the Government’s 2023–24 Budget.

Disability Representative Organisations grant opportunity

The Disability Representative Organisations (DRO) grant opportunity will provide funding of up to $10.208 million (GST exclusive) over 2 years from 2024-25 to 2025-26 ($5.104 million per year) to organisations to provide systemic advocacy for Australians with disability.

2023–24 Volunteer Grants

Volunteer Grants support the work of local community organisations by enabling the inclusion of vulnerable people and promoting awareness to increase participation in volunteering.

Continuing Professional Development for Legal Practitioners on Coercive Control

As part of the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-–2032 the Australian Government announced funding to support a nationally coordinated approach to education and training on family, domestic and sexual violence for community frontline workers, health professionals, and the justice sector.

Disability Worker COVID-19 Leave Grant

Funding will be available to support eligible members of the disability workforce who are unable to deliver supports to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants due to a COVID-19 infection.