Deadline: 30-Jun-22
The Steve Waugh Foundation is seeking applications for its Grant Program to support those with the rarest diseases in Australia, especially those ineligible for support from other organisations.
Medical Specialists
A Medical Specialist is any doctor (not a GP), who has qualified in a specialty, eg MBBS. Allied health professionals, ie social workers, physiotherapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, speech therapist etc are not classified as Medical Specialists.
What the foundation will fund?
The Foundation will consider funding:
- Equipment
- Therapy
- Treatment
- Some minor house renovations or items that improve the quality of life for the applicant and their family
What will the Foundation not fund?
The Foundation is not currently able to provide financial assistance for:
- Purchase of new or used vehicles or their modification
- Major house modifications eg swimming pools and built-in spas
- Rent, mortgage payments, household utility expenses, general living expenses
- Conferences, workshops, meetings, travel and accommodation – both local and international
- Dog Support
- Research and Clinical Trials
Eligibility 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 recognized rare disease as identified on ORPHANET: www.orpha.net, or if not recognized 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
For more information, visit https://www.stevewaughfoundation.com.au/grants/grant-guidelines/