The following community service clubs and government departments may offer financial support for one off or long term equipment or funding needs when all other avenues have been assessed. Some clubs, through their charter, assist specific age or disability groups.
Against each Agency is a basic and brief description of the services they provide. This page has been compiled by the Queensland Blind Association Inc. to assist blind and vision impaired people either in a professional or personal capacity.
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Queensland Blind Association Inc. has attempted to ensure the information on this page is accurate. However, we do not warrant that the information is accurate or complete nor will we be liable for any loss suffered by any person because they rely in any way on it. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the views, products or services offered or provided on this page.
The Foundation aims to fund projects which give people the skills to manage their lives, provide them with independence, offering long-term solutions to the problem of unemployment.
Telephone: 1800 808 910
Email: charitabletrusts@anz.com
Website: www.anz.com/about-us/corporate-responsibility/community
YAMP (Young Artists Mentoring Program)
Telephone: Youth Arts Queensland (07) 3252 5115
Website: www.yaq.org.au/yamp
A-Venue (Youth Contemporary Music Initiative)
Telephone: (07) 3257 0013
Website: www.arts.qld.gov.au/policy/a-venue.html
Email: info@qmusic.com.au
Billy Thorpe Scholarship
Telephone: Arts Queensland (07) 3224 4896
Youth Access Program, Apprenticeship/Traineeship, Vocational Education & Training, Disability Support Service
Telephone: 1300 369 935
Website: www.trainandemploy.qld.gov.au
Telephone: 1800 818 608
Email: admin@apex.org.au
Website: www.apex.org.au
Australian Government's art funding and advisory body.
Website: www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/find_grants
This education fund is about helping people with disabilities complete or undertake courses and programs through providing small grants.
Website: www.adipef.org.au
Telephone: (08) 8232 4644
Email: bsc@aapt.net.au
Website: www.blindsport.com.au
Allocates grants to non profit community based organisations in North Qld which provide facilities or services to the community at large.
Website: www.olgr.qld.gov.au/grants/BICCBF/index.shtml
Funding to help non-profit community groups to develop and improve services in Brisbane. Also helps artists and cultural workers to enrich Brisbane.
Telephone: (07) 3403 8888
Website: www.brisbane.qld.gov.au
Financial support to travel overseas to undertake study or investigation of a project or issues not readily undertaken in Australia.
Website: www.churchilltrust.com.au
A search engine for cultural sector grants in Australia for arts funding for individuals.
Website: www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/grants/
Provides an online database that allows users to find information on Australian Grants and services for the cultural sector.
Website: www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/
Website: www.ourcommunity.com.au
Develops initiatives that support and empower the lives of young Australians aged 12 to 25.
Website: www.fya.org.au
Provides funding to community groups in Queensland. To help provide community services or activities that benefits the community.
Telephone: (07) 3247 4284
Freecall: 1800 633 619
Email: gcbf@treasury.qld.gov.au
Website: www.gcbf.qld.gov.au
Assists talented young people, especially those experiencing economic disadvantage, to achieve educational and employment goals.
Website: www.gafoundation.org.au
Offers a number and range of grant programs. Government website directly linking to government programs.
Telephone: 1800 026 222
Website: www.grantslink.gov.au
Funding database established to research grant consultants, to collect and disseminate information about funding throughout Australia. Includes sources of funding for arts, community and non-profit groups, business and students.
Website: www.grantsearch.com.au
Includes a linked list of scholarships available from Australian education resources.
Website: www.theaustralian.com.au/
Grants available for general charitable purposes. Areas include arts, education, environment and conservations, health, social welfare, science and medical research.
Website: www.ianpotter.org.au
A program developed by a number of universities. Provides assistance to students wishing to pursue post-graduate studies.
Website: www.jason.edu.au
Monies derived from the community benefit levy go to grants to non profit community organisations which provide facilities or services to the community at large. Assists with maintenance of property and premises and acquiring essential equipment to help in delivery of services.
STD Phone: 1800 336 958
Telephone: (07) 3872 0815
Website: www.olgr.qld.gov.au/grants/JCCBF/index.shtml
Email: jccbf@jccbf.org.au
Assist people affected with sight problems.
Queensland District
Address: 51 Central Street, Forest Lake Qld 4078
Telephone: (07) 3839 1900
Website: www.lionsq3.asn.au
Most of the Philanthropic funding is for individuals from foundations, and is in the form of scholarships, fellowships, research grants, or travel grants.
Address: Level 2, 55 Collins Street, Melbourne Vic 3000
Phone: (03) 9662 9299
Email: info@philanthropy.org.au
Website: www.philanthropy.org.au
For information on the scholarship program available through Quantum contact:
Phone: (02) 8844 9888
Address: Quantum Technology - PO Box 390, Rydalmere NSW 2116
Website: www.quantumtechnology.com.au/scholarshipprogram
May be able to supply funding for scholarships.
Phone: (02) 9635 5042
Email: arhrf@arhrf.org.au
Website: www.arhrf.org.au
Variety Qld is an active supporter of Special Education & disadvantage schools throughout the country.
Phone: (07) 3368 3321
Email: reception@varietyqld.org
Website: www.varietyqld.org
Assists with a bursary towards adaptive technology.
Telephone: (03) 9520 5555 or 1300 847 466
Email: info@visionaustralia.org
Phone: 1800 464 800 (Freecall)
Website: www.jobaccess.gov.au
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