Deadline: 31 March 2025
The Equity Trustees is seeking proposals for its Arthur Marsden Whiting Sympathy Fund Program to provide assistance to people with a physical disability who are in need of financial support.
Funding Information
- One grant of up to $3,000 per applicant is available within a 12-month period. The grant may be increased from time to time dependent on funds available for distribution.
Eligible Activities
- Examples of requests that will be considered for approval include (but are not limited to):
- Support for equipment to be upgraded beyond the level provided by NDIS (e.g. H track ceiling hoist, home modifications). Funding to purchase movement therapy devices or alternative mobility devices — such as MOTOmed, electric scooters and/or bikes. Such equipment might be for special recreational purposes such as a wheelchair suitable for beach access.
- Funding for additional items of equipment such as a wheelchair with high low base in addition to regular wheelchair, a manual wheelchair for use when electric chair is being serviced or breaks down, alternate seating options.
- Funding to purchase and maintain equipment that supports social participation or telehealth — such as smart phone (and data), computer or tablet.
- Funding to participate in sports and exercise — such as cost of classes, membership or personalised equipment.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for assistance, applicants must:
- Have a primary disability that impairs mobility.
- Be of the Protestant faith.
- Reside in the State of Victoria.
- Not suffer from alcoholism.
- Meet the financial eligibility criteria.
- Be in need of financial assistance in order to obtain equipment, treatment, education or training, or any other assistance for the care of the person with a disability.
For more information, visit Equity Trustees.
