Disability self help grants now open

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 […]

Event: International Day of People with Disability 3 December 2024

On 3 December, Lotus Group Projects hosted an event to celebrate International Day of Peoplewith Disability. The event was in partnership with COSHG and Ross House Association, and funded by City of Melbourne. A day of information sharing, inspiration and humour, the diverse range of speakers included:Lyn Macdonald from Lotus Group Projects, members from Victoria […]

Bendigo Stroke Support Centre Workshop

Members and volunteer organisers from the Bendigo Stroke Support Centre In August, COSHG travelled to the picturesque city of Bendigo to run a workshop for the Bendigo Stroke Support Centre. Run entirely by volunteers, the centre is a local hub for stroke survivors, their families and carers. As well as running weekly social and wellbeing […]

Event: Ross House Tenant Info Sharing Day, May 23 2024

Lotus Group Projects invites all Ross House tenants, students and the community to a Tenant Info Sharing Day. The day is an opportunity to strengthen ties between Ross House tenants, and the community. Time: Thursday 23 May 2024, 11 amLocation: Hayden Raysmith Room, Ross House,247-251 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000Contact: For more information or to book […]

Free COSHG workshop – 29 November

We are inviting self help and support groups to take part in a free workshop on Wednesday 29 November. We want to understand how we can support groups better and share ideas. Workshop: ‘Self help: where to from here?’Date: Wednesday 29 NovemberTime: 10:30am-12pmCost: FreeLocation: Jenny Florence Room, third floor, Ross House,247-251 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000 […]

Disability self help grants program

A new round of grants to support Victorian disability self-help groups is now open. Grants of up to $7,000 a year for up to two years are available to assist disability self-help groups to operate.  The grants can help groups to meet some of the costs associated with providing social, emotional and practical support to their […]