Recipients of the 2026–2028 disability self help grant round have been announced.
The 112 groups will share in $1.1 million over 2 years.
The grants support the groups to provide critical peer support to their members in Victoria.
This includes support to:
- bringing people with disability and their families together to share experiences
- providing mutual support
- fostering community connection
- promoting positive community attitudes and build disability pride.
Highlights of this funding round include:
- support for 35 groups from regional and rural areas
- support for 30 autistic and neurodivergent groups
- support for 20 multicultural community groups
- grants to groups supporting women and girls, LGBTIQA+ people and First Nations people.
Grant recipients include:
- Maine Connection in Castlemaine. The funding will help the group to continue providing peer support opportunities focused on recovery for people with:
- mental health issues
- drug and alcohol challenges
- physical and intellectual disability
- emotional issues
- people who are experiencing social isolation.
- Ashwood ParkinSong Peer Support Group. The funding will help the group to continue supporting people with Parkinson’s and their carers. The group meets monthly to sing together as a way of connecting and supporting one another. Singing helps to manage symptoms of speech and voice disorders associated with Parkinson's. There is also a bi-monthly meeting for carers who attend the group.
Victoria’s support for disability self help groups recognises the value of peer support. It aligns with the goals of Inclusive Victoria: State disability plan 2022–2026.
To find out more visit Disability self-help grants program.