The Federal government has announced $5 million in grant funding for regional and diverse NDIS communities.
$5 million over two years will be available through The Knowledge and Skill Development grant, for proposals upholding the rights of people with disability and involve people with disability in the co-design and delivery of the project.
Applications should focus on delivering outcomes for priority cohorts, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants and people with disability living in rural and remote communities.
The grant opportunity aims to develop the knowledge and skills of participants, providers and workers to access and deliver quality and safe NDIS supports and services.
“I’m proud to announce this $5 million investment in improving the knowledge and skills of everyone connected to the NDIS,” NDIS Minister Bill Shorten said.
“We want to invest in projects that are co-designed and co-created with people with disability, and show a connection to all Australians with disability, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people with disability.”
Michael Phelan, Acting NDIS Commissioner, said the grant opportunity reflects the importance of developing the knowledge and skills of participants, providers and workers.
“People with disability have a right to access quality and safe NDIS supports and services, and to have access to skilled and knowledgeable NDIS providers and workers. This grant will enable projects that will help to make the NDIS better for everyone, and we encourage all organisations with innovative ideas to apply,” he said.
For more information about the Grants Program and how to apply, visit www.ndiscommission.gov.au/grants.