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Funding to implement the updated 'Disability Inclusion Planning – A Guide for Local Government'

Overview

The purpose of this grant opportunity is to fund the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) to implement the updated 2016 Disability Inclusion Planning – A Guide for Local Government (the Guide). This will improve outcomes for people with disability by improving the ability of local governments and councils to: • plan,  • deliver,  • promote accessible, inclusive services, workplaces, and communities.  The grant aims to:  • Improve services and outcomes that people with disability receive from local governments and associated councils.    • Implement the Guide.  • Build staff ability to deliver accessible, culturally responsive and inclusive systems. • Sustain the national community of practice (COP) to share knowledge, tools, and evidence of what works. • Showcase effective council?led disability initiatives. As a result of this grant: • People with disability have improved outcomes, better access to services, more inclusive communities, and increased employment within local government.  • Councils use the Guide to improve disability inclusion of services within their influence. • Local government increase their capability and confidence to design and deliver inclusive services and employment practices. • The COP continues to share resources and grow its inclusive initiatives case?study bank, • Jurisdictions take on successful disability initiatives. To view the grant opportunity documents, please select the red "Grant Opportunity Documents" button on the left-hand side.

Key Information

Provider
Australian Goverment
Government
Opening Date
March 24, 2026
Agency
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Location
ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS
Reference Number
GO8325
Country
AustraliaAustralia

Details

Eligibility Criteria
  • National Redress Scheme Compliance
    The applicant organisation (or project partner) must not be listed on the National Redress Scheme’s website as an institution that has not joined or signified intent to join the Scheme.
  • Workplace Gender Equality Compliance
    The applicant organisation (and project partners if applicable) must not be on the Workplace Gender Equality Agency website non-compliant list.
  • NDIS Banning Orders
    The applicant organisation, key personnel, and project partners must not be subject to a National Disability Insurance Scheme banning order or listed for compliance action by the NDIS Commission.
  • Child Safety Measures
    Relevant Child Safe measures must be in place before execution of the grant agreement if the activity involves contact with children, including compliance with laws, National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, risk assessments, and training.
  • Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023 Compliance
    The applicant organisation and project partners must understand and comply with statutory conditions under the Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023, including code of conduct, complaints management, and incident management systems.
  • Invited Organisation
    The applicant organisation must be invited to apply and listed under the eligible organisations in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines.
  • Eligibility Criteria
    The applicant organisation must meet all eligibility criteria as detailed in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines.
  • No Duplicate Funding
    The applicant must declare if receiving funding from another government source for the same purpose and provide details.
  • Compliance with Legislation and Standards
    The applicant organisation must comply with relevant legislation, policies, and industry standards as specified in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines.
Deliverables
  • Implementation of activities aligned with the updated Disability Inclusion Planning Guide for Local Government
  • Delivery of specified outputs and milestones as per the Activity Work Plan
  • Provision of financial statements verifying grant expenditure
  • Reporting and liaison with the Commonwealth as required
Evaluation Criteria
Alignment with grant requirements, objectives and outcomes

Assessment of how proposed activities meet the grant objectives, stakeholder engagement, beneficiary impact, and measurement of success.

Organisational capacity and capability to deliver the grant activities

Assessment of organisational experience, project planning, risk management, and partnerships to deliver the grant activities.

Efficient and economical use of grant funds

Assessment of cost-effectiveness, budget appropriateness, value for money, and ethical administration of grant funds.

How to Apply
Method
Online submission via GrantConnect portal
Portal
https://www.grants.gov.au
Contact
Grant.ATM@health.gov.au; GrantConnect Helpdesk Phone: 1300 484 145, Email: GrantConnect@finance.gov.au
Conditions & Exclusions
  • Grantee must comply with all Commonwealth Standard Grant Conditions as detailed in the sample terms and conditions document.
  • Grantee must not make public announcements about the grant without prior Commonwealth approval.
  • Grantee must acknowledge Commonwealth support in all related materials.
  • Grantee must maintain adequate insurance and comply with privacy and confidentiality requirements.
  • Grantee must not subcontract without prior written consent from the Commonwealth.
  • Grant funds must be spent only for the approved activity and accounted for with financial statements.
  • Grant may be withheld, reduced, suspended, or terminated for non-compliance or other specified reasons.
  • Grantee must comply with Child Safety, Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023, and other relevant legislation and policies.

Supporting Documents

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