At Home Care Grants

Aims to keep young people at home with their families, and prevent new admissions to inappropriate housing.

Youngcare’s At Home Care Grants (AHCG) provide funding for equipment, home modifications and essential support/respite that is unable to be funded through other means (eg. NDIS). This funding is to both enhance the quality of life for young people with high care needs and assist them to remain living in their own home with loved ones.

The grants provide one-off funding of up to $10,000 to help those aged 16-65 with high care needs who are living at home, and are at risk of entering inappropriate housing.

Top tip: If you are unsure about whether you can apply or not, please contact Youngcare.

Both individuals and eligible organisations on behalf of an individual can apply for a grant.

Aims to keep young people at home with their families, and prevent new admissions to inappropriate housing.

Eligible individuals:
- Aged 16-65
- At high risk of placement into inappropriate housing
- Living with a recognised physical disability (e.g. Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, ABI or Quadriplegia)
- Living at home or in supported housing (not aged care or rehab/hospital)
- Currently residing in Australia.

Eligible organisations:
- Non-government organisations that currently provide care and support to young people living with a disability can apply on behalf of an individual
- Must be able to provide evidence of current Public Liability Insurance for no less than $5 million
- Must be able to provide current financial records or a current annual report
- Ideally, have an existing relationship with the beneficiary of the grant so that the 'item' purchased through this grant complements what is already being provided by the organisation.

Eligible items are those that are unable to be funded by the NDIS or elsewhere, including:
- Equipment (Eg. essential medical equipment, double/queen adjustable beds, air conditioners and other essential items)
- Home modifications to enable access and mobility (e.g. ramps)
- Respite and support services
- Other items that will extend the recipient’s ability to remain at home
- Pre-planning reviews/reports
- Possible gaps in NDIS funding where cost is incurred by the individual.