A new round of Victorian Government grants to support disability self help groups is now open.

Grants of up to $7,000 per year for 1 or 2 years are available (a total maximum of $14,000 over 2 years).

The grants can assist with administrative costs, communications and activities that strengthen your group.  The department is interested in hearing from groups from diverse communities and those in regional areas in particular.

Applications close at 4pm on Tuesday 27 January 2026.

Information session
The Office for Disability is holding an information session over Zoom on Thursday 27 November 2025.

Date: Thursday, 27 November
Time: 11.00 am to 12.30 pm

This session will provide: 

  • an overview of the program 
  • information on how to apply 
  • information on how to apply with an auspice.

Auslan interpreting and captioning will be available during this session and the session will be recorded.

To register please email the Office for Disability and let them know if you have any access needs.

For information about the grants, contact the Office for Disability:
Email: disabilityshg@dffh.vic.gov.au
Call: 1300 880 043 (please leave a message and your contact details and they will return your call).