Deadline: 26 April 2019
The Australian government is inviting applicants for “Boosting the Local Care Workforce Program – Transition Assistance Funding” to purchase tailored supports including business advice, professional services and software upgrades, which will assist to build the disability sector capacity and service provider readiness in the transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Ernst & Young (EY) is delivering the Boosting the Local Care Workforce Program Transition Assistance Funding to support organisations in the disability and aged care sectors in their transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.(NDIS).
Announced in the 2017-18 Budget, the $33 million program comprises three initiatives: the Regional Coordinator (RC) initiative; Specialist Coordinator (SC) initiative; and the Sector Transition and Employer Support (STES) initiative. This funding opportunity relates to the Transition Assistance Funding, under the STES initiative.
Objectives
The Transition Assistance Funding aims to assist organisations to:
- Attract, retain and optimize their workforce.
- Improve awareness of the opportunities and ability to enter/expand and collaborate in the disability sector.
- Develop skills and capabilities required to effectively operate in a consumer driven disability market.
Funding Information
- Eligible applicants can apply for Transition Assistance Funding between $5,000 and $20,000 (GST exclusive).
Eligibility Criteria
- Indigenous Corporation
- Company
- Co-operative
- Incorporated Association
- Sole Trader
- Partnership
- Trustee on behalf of a Trust
- Unincorporated association
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For further information, please visit https://www.communitygrants.gov.au/grants/boosting-local-care-workforce-program-transition-assistanc