Non-government aids and equipment support

Some non-government organisations and charities may provide funding assistance for aids, equipment and assistive technologies.

Variety Queensland provides practical grants for much-needed items that help children; like modified tricycles, electric beds, communication devices, and computers

Community service groups like Lions, Rotary and Apex put their volunteer efforts into fundraising to support people in need, organisations and causes.

Limited hire services or help offsetting the cost of disability-specific aids, equipment and assistive technology may also be available through community-based disability organisations, including:

• Spinal Injuries Association
• Muscular Dystrophy Queensland
• Motor Neurone Disease Association of Queensland.

Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants provide one-off funding to approved not-for-profit organisations to provide community services or events.

Individuals and families are not eligible but not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants to help them provide community services or activities. Wheelchairs, access ramps, mobility aids and motor vehicles are among the purchases made by recent beneficiaries.