ILA Offering up to $6k in EFL Grants Until June 2021

Sep 17, 2020, 11:49 AM by User Not Found

Independent Living Assessment (ILA) is offering up to $6000 to eligible* individuals for the purchase of essential items that allow people with a disability to increase participation in the community and home.

ILA has Equipment for Living (EFL) grant funding from the Department of Communities (formerly Disability Services Commission) up until 30 June 2021.

EFL grants are available to assist eligible people to obtain vital equipment not currently available through the Community Aids and Equipment Program (CAEP) or other support programs.

What types of asssistive technology (devices and equipment) are available?

Wheelchairs for community access or as an alternative to a primary mobility device
Specialised car seats and occupant restraints
Electrically adjustable beds or specialised beds. e.g. bariatric beds
Alternative seating or seating to facilitate transfers
Standing frames where CAEP funding is not available
Environmental controls and other emerging technologies
Assistive communication technology or mainstream technology with inbuilt accessibility features
Equipment for alternative living arrangements e.g. shared custody
Items to support client safety outside the home
Small home modifications where CAEP funding is unavailable.

How do I apply?

Fill in the application form here: https://bit.ly/EFLGrants

*The EFL grant is available to people with a permanent disability and individuals or sponsor organisations can apply. Participants in the NDIS or HCP are not eligible.