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

The Youngcare's At Home Care Grants (AHCG) provide funding for equipment, home modifications and essential support 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 physical care needs and assist them to remain living in their own home with loved ones.

Eligible items include:

• Equipment (including essential medical equipment, double/queen adjustable beds, air conditioners - 1 bedroom, 1 living area only - and other essential items). Please note - these items are only eligible if unable to be funded by the NDIS or elsewhere.
• Home modifications to enable access and mobility (e.g. ramps).
• Short term accommodation (unable to be funded by NDIS).
• Other items that will extend the recipient's ability to remain at home.
• Pre-planning assessments and reports.

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

Eligible individuals:

1. Aged 16-65 
2. Requires support, equipment or modifications to remain living at home 
3. Living with a recognised physical disability (e.g. Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, ABI or Quadriplegia) 
4. Living at home or in supported housing (not aged care or rehab/hospital) 
5. Currently residing in Australia

Eligible organisations:

1. Non-government organisations that currently provide care and support to young people living with a disability can apply on behalf of an individual
2. Must be able to provide evidence of current Public Liability Insurance for no less than $5 million
3. Must be able to provide current financial records or a current annual report
4. 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.

• Phone: 1800 844 727
• Email: ahcg@youngcare.com.au