FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

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GRANTS APPLICATION

• HARDSHIP

  Assistance for applicants who are experiencing financial hardship and cannot secure funds through other means. Examples include overdue rent or mortgage, utilities and general living expenses. Applicants must be able to provide supporting documents to confirm their financial position. The Fairfax Foundation can consider a request for assistance outside of the normal review process if an applicant is in severe financial hardship.

• MEDICAL

  Assistance for out of pocket medical expenses for eligible applicants, their partners or dependants in the event of illness, accident or other medical emergency. Examples include gap payments for specialists, hospital expenses, pharmacy, rehabilitation and alternative treatments. Applicants must be able to provide supporting documents to confirm their medical condition.

• FUNERAL

  Assistance to cover expenses related to the funeral of deceased eligible applicants or a member of their immediate family. Due to the unexpected nature of these applications the Fairfax Foundation can consider a request for assistance outside of the normal review process.

• EDUCATION

  Assistance towards education expenses for dependents of eligible applicants to cover expenses such as uniforms, shoes, textbooks, extracurricular activities and fees (in exceptional circumstances).

• DISASTER ASSISTANCE

  Assistance for eligible applicants whose home or belongings have been damaged or who have had to evacuate their home in a natural disaster. Grants of $1,000 are available for emergency supplies, food and accommodation.

• WELLBEING

  Financial assistance towards expenses to support the wellbeing of eligible applicants and their families. Applicants should clearly demonstrate how the assistance will improve their wellbeing. Funding is provided to applicants who meet the criteria and who could not otherwise afford the activity or service.  Please review the guidelines for eligibility criteria.

• TRAINEESHIP

  Assistance for eligible applicants (trainees) to cover expenses related to an applicant fulfilling their traineeship, where the applicant has had to move to a metropolitan city or a different state to take up the traineeship. Applicants will need to provide clear evidence of their need for financial assistance and the proposed use of the grant.

• PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

  Financial assistance to help relieve the disadvantage of eligible applicants and assist them to reach their potential or participate in the community. Please review the guidelines before submitting your application.

All grants are strictly means tested and applications require complete financial disclosure.  All applications and enquiries are confidential. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information.

GRANTS FACTSHEET

The Fairfax Foundation Grants Factsheet provides information to help you understand what assistance is available and how to apply.