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People with disability living in New South Wales could soon receive more support assistance following the NSW Government’s $1 million grant announcement as part of the Disability Advocacy Futures Program (DAFP).
The Disability Advocacy Futures Program is a grant initiative which aims to support organisations and services assisting people with disability to actively engage in their communities, according to the NSW Government.
Thirteen not-for-profit organisations have been chosen to receive a share of $1 million to build capacity and support to people with disability, including those not covered by the NDIS, as stated on the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) website.
According to the Judicial Commission of New South Wales, there is an estimated 1.34 million people with disability living in the state, with 1 in 20 requiring some level of assistance.
The grants are said to empower those with disability to participate more confidently in everyday life, with projects receiving between $20,000 and $100,000 to help build stronger networks and learning opportunities in New South Wales, according to the DCJ website.
NSW Minister for Disability Inclusion, Kate Washington, believes the State Government is building a more inclusive and equitable future by ensuring people with disability have the tools to participate fully in their community.
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“We’ve already seen the difference this program can make. Now, with another round of grants, we’re strengthening the foundations of advocacy in NSW and ensuring more people get the support they deserve — when and where they need it.”
Previously initiatives which have received funding include training to support victims of domestic violence for women with disability, equipping them with the tools to recognise abuse, and the development of resources to empower Autistic First Nations children and their families throughout their education journey, according to the DCJ website.
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