The Victorian Government recognises the important role that disability self help groups play. They boost social connection, mental health and wellbeing.
Grants program 2026-2028
Applications for the 2026-2028 Disability self help grants closed at 4 pm on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
We will put information about the grant recipients on this page soon.
Victoria’s support for disability self help groups recognises the value of peer support. It aligns with the goals of Inclusive Victoria: State disability plan 2022-2026.
How can the grant be used
The grants support Victorian-based disability self help groups to:
- bring people with disability and their families together to share experiences
- provide mutual support
- foster community connection
- promote positive community attitudes and build disability pride.
Self help and peer support groups can seek funding under one or more of the following areas.
- Empowerment and resilience
- Sustainability and reach
- Diversity and inclusion
- Disability pride and recognition.
For more information contact us
Office for Disability
disabilityshg@dffh.vic.gov.au
1300 880 043 (please leave a message and your contact details and we’ll return your call).