International Day of People with Disability EOI 2025

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International Day of People with Disability

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  • Submissions close: 11.59pm, 21 September 2025 (AEDT)

If you need help submitting your application, or have any questions, please phone Finn on 02 9335 2139, or Caitlin on 02 9392 5236, or email  community@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

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Inclusion Festival: Celebrating International Day of People with Disability in the Inner West

Council’s Community Wellbeing Team are seeking opportunities to support events, activities, or workshops to mark International Day of People with Disability on Wednesday, 3 December 2025. 

In 2025, our Inclusion Festival program shines a spotlight on inclusion in creative industries. We encourage disability-led activations and events across a broad range of multi-disciplinary artforms, and opportunities for people with disability to build skills and participate in creative arts practices.

Inner West Council is offering $500- $5000 (GST included) to support events and activities for the International Day of People with Disability. Expressions of interest are open to people with disability, support services, not-for-profit organisations, community clubs located in Inner West LGA, or organisations or groups working with people with disability who, live, work or play in the Inner West LGA. 

Your submission should clearly explain how you plan to promote and deliver the program, and what steps and budget you’ll use to ensure accessibility.
 

Successful applicants will be required to: 

  • Provide evidence of inclusive practice as outlined in our accessibility checklist:
  • Provide Council a simple report including data, statistics, and outcomes of the program.
  • Include Council’s logo on any promotional material.  
  • Provide a budget and acquittal including copies of receipts and invoices.

These activities should aim to be delivered between Friday 28 November 2025 and Sunday 14 December 2025.

Thank you for your work with our community in the Inner West. We are looking forward to receiving your application.  

Objectives

Inner West Council's Inclusion Festival program is aimed to focus on wellbeing through community capacity building, arts and culture.

What we're looking for-

Projects that are creative, inclusive and community driven. They should: 

  • Create opportunities for social connection, community building, and celebration of disability pride.
  • Provide opportunities for people with disability to participate in and build skills in creative activities.
  • Promote access, inclusion, diversity, and participation in the creative industries.

The types of events could include: 

  • Creative workshops (art, music, dance, theatre, writing, digital media).
  • Performances or exhibitions showcasing artists with disability. 
  • Community celebrations or festivals. 
  • Creative workshops or trainings that up-skill and empower people with disability. 
  • Talks or panels on disability culture and stories. 

GUIDELINES

To be eligible, activities must demonstrate that the event:

  • Brings the community together to celebrate International Day of People with Disability.
  • Promotes the rights, priorities and aspirations of people with disability.
  • Your application should align with Council's Disability Inclusion Action Plan - Inner West Council.
  • Has outcomes that are delivered in the Inner West LGA between 28th November - 14th December.
  • If open to the public, has no or little entry fee, participation fee, or charge.

Applications are ineligible if the request for support: 

  • Is part of ongoing administration or operational costs of the business or applicant.
  • Is for an event that has already occurred.
  • Is for a project that does not take place in the Inner West LGA.
  • Does not involve the Inner West Community as active participants.
  • Is from an applicant who is a current staff member of Inner West Council, a current or former Councillor of Inner West Council, political parties, or state or Federal Government agencies.

Application outcome

Applicants will be notified of their application’s outcome in late September 2025.

Successful applicants will receive support of between $500 and $5,000 (including GST) from Inner West Council.

Council’s Community Wellbeing team will be available to provide expertise and advice on operational event delivery, ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met. IWC can provide templates for event documentation including risk and safety management and scheduling.

Budget Requirements

Please note before proceeding that any costs over $500 must have the quote attached and the invoice included in the acquittal. 

For successful applicants

Agreement

A formal agreement will be sent to successful applicants. Inability to comply with the agreement may result in withdrawal of support. Applicants who do not meet their obligations under the grant agreement may not be eligible to apply for further grant support from Inner West Council. 

Payment and GST 

Payment information will be provided with the letter of offer. Grants will be paid in full upon receipt of a tax invoice. Organisations registered for GST should add GST to the grant amount. 

Recognition of assistance 

Successful applicants must acknowledge the Inner West Council for their activity at the activity and in any promotional material in relation to the activity. 

Activity Variations 

If there are significant changes to the funded activity, applicants must contact Council to confirm that the variation is acceptable prior to the activity. This includes but is not limited to, activity start and end dates, venues, fees and charges. 

Ready to Apply?

Ready to apply?

The application will ask for key information about yourself as project lead for your proposal including contact information and organisation/business details as applicable.

You will need to provide key information about the proposed project including proposed location, title, description, target audience and project timeline.  A balanced budget proposal is to be provided and there is an option to upload supporting material.

Please ensure you have all this information ready to input into your proposal. Incomplete and unsubmitted proposals will not be considered.