$90 million to build stronger, more inclusive communities
Media event date: 17 March 2026 Date published: 17 March 2026 Media type: Media release General public The Australian Government is investing $90 million into improving the lives of Australians with disability, under the first phase of a revamped grant program. 62 organisations nationwide will share funding from the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) Program, to deliver new disability supports over the next two years.
Up to $50 million will be split between 38 organisations, as part of the new Individual and Family Capacity Building 2025-26 (IFCB) grant opportunity. Projects funded under the IFCB grants aim to support and empower people with disability, their families and carers. These include: Peer and family led workshops and support networks Community run mentoring programs and capacity building programs Evidence-based information, supports and referral services Information hubs, phone lines and websites.
A further 24 organisations will share up to $40 million through the Information, Advice and Referral 2025-26 (IAR) grant opportunity. Projects funded under the IAR grant opportunity will help people with disability and their families access high quality, targeted information on disability, including how to access relevant supports and services. The Federal Government committed to reform the ILC Program over five years, in the 2025-26 Budget.
It’s aimed at boosting the quality, consistency and reach of funded initiatives to better meet the needs of Australia’s disability community. For more information on reforms to the ILC Program Reform, visit the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Future opportunities will be advertised on GrantConnect. Quotes attributable to NDIS Minister, Senator Jenny McAllister: “We want to make sure that people with disability and their families are empowered by a broad network of supports and services on the ground in their communities.
“It’s essential for the ILC Program to reflect the genuine needs of the disability community to provide quality, targeted supports to those who need them most. “This is just the first step in reforming the ILC Program. More comprehensive changes and opportunities are to come later this year.” Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister Disability and carers Accessibility We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community.
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