Deadline: 31-Mar-23
The Steve Waugh Foundation is now inviting applications to support those with the rarest diseases in Australia, especially those ineligible for support from other organisations.
What the Foundation will fund:
The Foundation will consider funding –
- Equipment.
- Mobility Aids.
- Communication Devices.
- Therapy.
- Treatment.
- Some minor house renovations.
- Items that improve the quality of life for the applicant and their family.
Criteria
- The Steve Waugh Foundation (‘the Foundation’) will support children and young adults aged 0-25 years who have a rare disease with a prevalence of at least 2:100,000.
- You must be an Australian Citizen or an Australian permanent resident of at least five years to gain assistance from the Foundation and;
- Have a recognised rare disease as identified, or if not recognised your medical specialist must confirm the disease is rare.
- Have an Australian Medicare card.
- Have already made an application for government funding assistance for the requested item, eg the NDIS.
- The rare disease has been formally and officially diagnosed by a Paediatrician or other Medical Specialist.
- You have and can provide evidence of the diagnosis of the rare disease signed off by a Paediatrician or other medical specialist.
- You have and can provide medical, health and other documentation or support material required as part of your application.
What the Foundation does NOT fund:
- The Foundation is not currently able to provide financial assistance for –
- Purchase of new or used vehicles or their modification.
- Major home modifications e.g. swimming pools, built-in spas.
- Rent, mortgage payments, household utilities, general living expenses.
- Conferences, meetings, travel, accommodation – local and international.
- Costs associated with doctor and specialist appointments and surgeries.
- Research and Clinical Trials.
- Assistance Dogs.
- In line with the philosophy to fund items that are ineligible to be funded from other sources you must identify:
- Other eligible sources of funding you have tried.
- Supports received from other charitable organisations.
- Supports received previously from the Steve Waugh Foundation.
For more information, visit Steve Waugh Foundation.