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Many in the disability community would be interested in how the Albanese Government will use a reported $90 million to improve the lives of people with disability.
The federal government is investing $90 million into improving the overall lives of Australians with disability, under the first phase of a revamped grant program.
Organisations nationwide will share funding from the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) Program, which funds community-based projects to foster independence, connection, and capacity building for individuals with disability, families, and carers.
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Senator Jenny McAllister, believes it is essential for the ILC Program to reflect the genuine needs of the disability community.
We want to make sure that people with disability and their families are empowered by a broad network of supports and services on the ground in their communities
Senator Jenny McAllister
To ensure people with disability, particularly those not eligible for individual NDIS plans, are connected to mainstream community services, up to $50 million will be split between 38 organisations, as part of the new Individual and Family Capacity Building (IFCB) grant opportunity, according to the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website.
A further 24 organisations will share up to $40 million through the Information, Advice and Referral (IAR) grant opportunity, which is proposed to help people with disability and their families access high quality, targeted information on disability, including how to access relevant supports and services.
During the 2025-26 Federal Budget, the government stated its commitment to reforming the ILC Program over the next five years, aiming at boosting the quality, consistency and reach of funded initiatives to better meet the needs of the disability community.
The NDIS Minister claims more changes are on the way.
This is just the first step in reforming the ILC Program. More comprehensive changes and opportunities are to come later this year
Senator Jenny McAllister