The Developing Foundation provide funds management for families, to help with the high costs of caring for a family member with special needs. They pay expenses such as therapy, aids, equipment, educational materials, etc on behalf of clients with brain injury or developmental disability.
From thedevelopingfoundation.org.au/brain-injury-support
“We provide support to families with children or adults who have suffered either a congenital (at or near birth) or a traumatic brain injury. The diagnoses of a brain injury may include autism, intellectually disability, acquired brain injury, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorder, etc.
Considerable funding and support may be required as the road from injury to independence may require an intensive and extensive range of therapies and services including assessment, rehabilitation, development, medical, pharmaceutical, special dietary foods and supplements, specialised equipment and aids, specialised carers and personal care. Families may also need in-home support, respite, counselling and modified facilities and motor vehicles.
Disability Services is the State Government Department for disability services which provides funding for disability. Unfortunately, however, there is simply not enough funding and many families miss out.”
“For over 30 years, brain injured people have benefit from the support and research provided by The Developing Foundation. This support and research would not be possible without the hard work of its volunteers and the generosity of its donors.
As The Developing Foundation receives minimal Government Funding, we rely on generous donations from individuals, community groups and businesses in order to continue supporting individuals with a brain injury or developmental delay through therapies, information and research.
Every donation, whether large or small, is an investment in the health and wellbeing of Australians with a brain injury or developmental delay, both now and in the future.”
