Individual Grants are for government approved medicine, specialised equipment and treatment therapies, for children and young adults (0-25yrs) with rare diseases.

The Steve Waugh Foundation aim to support children and young adults (0-25yrs) who have a rare disease with a prevalence of at least 2:100,000. The Foundation work to give these children and young adults a better quality of life, offering support and the opportunity to connect with others.

The Foundation will consider funding:

• Equipment
• Mobility Aids 
• Communication Devices
• Therapy
• Minor home modifications

Criteria for funding:

• The Steve Waugh Foundation (‘the Foundation’) will support children and young adults aged 0-25 years who have a rare disease with a prevalence of at least 2:100,000.
• You must be an Australian Citizen or an Australian permanent resident of at least five years to gain assistance from the Foundation and;
  • Have a recognised rare disease as identified on ORPHANET: www.orpha.net, or if not recognised your medical specialist must confirm the disease is rare
  • Have an Australian Medicare card
  • Have already made an application for government funding assistance for the requested item, e.g. NDIS - with documented evidence or NDIS approval or decline
  • The rare disease has been formally and officially diagnosed by a Paediatrician or other Medical Specialist
  • You have and can provide evidence of the diagnosis of the rare disease signed off by a Paediatrician or other medical specialist
  • You have and can provide medical, health and other support documentation required as part of your application

Medical Specialists:

• A Medical Specialist is any doctor (not a GP), who has qualified in a specialty e.g. MBBS. Allied health professionals
• Social workers, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapist etc are NOT classified as Medical Specialists

What the foundation does not fund:

The Foundation is not currently able to provide financial assistance for -

• Purchase of new or used vehicles or their modification
• Major home modifications/renovations e.g. swimming pools, spas
• Rent, mortgage payments, household utilities, general living expenses 
• Conferences, meetings, travel, accommodation - local and international
• Costs associated with doctor and specialist appointments and surgeries  
• Research and Clinical Trials
• Assistance Dogs

• Phone: 1300 66 99 35
• Email: grants@stevewaughfoundation.com.au