Turning Community Funds into Real-World Change

Eligibility criteria – Mobility Foundation

Eligible applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Applicant is an individual living with disability.
• Applicant is an organisation delivering services to people with disability or ageing populations (ie: community welfare, health services, aged care, sporting or recreational facilities supporting inclusion).
• Applicant (Individual or organisation) must be based in New South Wales.
• Applicant must provide a statement and documentation outlining the need for assistive technology supported by medical recommendation (individuals) or community impact statement (organisations).
• The grant must be used to acquire Para Mobility product(s) – eligible options include:
  • IBIS Wheelchair to Car Access
  • Pelican Pool Hoist
  • Kingfisher Pool Access Seat
  • Aquatic Wheelchair
  • Platypus Pool Steps
• The assistive technology must be used to support health, mobility or inclusion for an individual or community.
• Applicant must agree to participate in a short impact story, case study and photo submission to share how the grant made a difference.

There are no restrictions on who can nominate. You can self nominate or be nominated by someone else.

Nominations are often family members, carers or allied health professionals as well as community and staff members.

Grants may cover a range of Para Mobility products designed to enhance independence and access, including:

• IBIS Wheelchair to Car Access
• Pelican Pool Hoist
• Kingfisher Pool Access Seat
• Aquatic Wheelchair
• Platypus Pool Steps

No. Applying for a grant is completely free.

You may be asked to submit:

• A brief personal or medical statement outlining the need (individuals)
• Community impact statement (organisations)
• Proof of residency in NSW

We review applications on a rolling basis multiple times per year. We will reach out if you are short-listed to progress to the next phase.

Yes. Mobility Foundation grants are designed to help in situations where NDIS or other funding may fall short or not cover a particular product. 

Yes, depending on your circumstances and available funding. You can outline all your needs in the application, and we’ll assess how best to support you. Note that this does not guarantee multiple items will be included in the grant.

In most cases, we aim to fully fund the equipment. However, in some situations, there may be additional costs associated with shipping as well as installation. We will discuss these aspects prior to allocation if relevant.

Currently, the program is limited to NSW. We hope to expand in future. Please join our mailing list to keep up to date.

Applications are reviewed by our grants panel based on:

• Urgency and impact
• Type of equipment requested
• Available funding
• Supporting documentation

We may also reach out for additional information or clarification during the review process.

Yes. If your application isn’t successful this time, you are welcome to reapply during future grant rounds, especially if circumstances change or more funding becomes available.

Yes, recipients can apply for future grants.

If you have further information to supply in relation to your application please contact us or send additional details to info@mobilityfoundation.org.au and we can update your application form.