Mable Foundation
The Mable Foundation is a public benevolent institute that helps individuals, community groups, and organisations foster independence for older people and those with a disability.
In 2025, the Mable Foundation, and grants program, will be redeveloped to offer greater support to our community.
Our grants program
Since 2019, 19 grants totalling nearly $215,000 have been awarded. Recipients include documentary filmmakers, app developers, fashion designers, Paralympians, community advocates, local changemakers, and individuals dedicated to social causes.
The selection committee includes:
- Individuals with lived experience of disability who are active members of the Mable community.
- Older Australians who are active members of the Mable community.
2024 grant winners
“Through the support of Mable’s 2024 Community Grant program, the ‘Life, the Universe, and Stories’ project will host reading clubs in four local community venues. The primary goal of the clubs is to reduce and overcome social isolation, particularly amongst elderly residents who live alone and those struggling with illnesses that make them susceptible to feelings of loneliness.”
“Our Mable Community Grant will fund a safe and effective physical activity program for seniors, allowing participants to maintain and improve their functional abilities. The weekly program includes transportation to and from home, face-to-face classes run by our qualified facilitator, and a complimentary morning tea that follows each class.”
“We are thrilled to be able to provide training and develop a resource kit for support workers and carers on how best to support those with vision loss thanks to our Mable Community Grant. Our project, ‘A vision through the window to a world of inclusion,’ aims to help those with vision loss live more active and socially connected lives.”
“While MJD is found all over the world and affects people of different races and ethnicities, Aboriginal Australians living in the Northern Territory have a prevalence of significantly greater than the international average'. With the support of a Mable Community Grant, the MJD foundation hosted the Ngukurr & Groote Eylandt Men's Camp for 20 clients living with MJD. Attendees experienced cultural and educational activities, such as on-country fishing, healing ceremonies, bush tucker cook-ups, and workshops. It also provided access to vital information, services, and medical treatment.”
Past grant winners
Carol Taylor Designs: the world’s first quadriplegic fashion designer
Carol Taylor was invited by the Director of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane to design a collection to open a runway event.
Ingerlise Svaleng, 21 Gifts
“With the help of the Mable Community Grant, I am developing a health professional resource to rewrite the opening act of a child disability story into one of hope, celebration and a focus on opportunities.”
Hamish Gibbs Ludbrook, No Distinguishing Features
“We’re so thankful to have received the grant from the Mable Community Grants which allowed us the resource to create this documentary and give these incredible people’s stories the time and detail they deserve.”
Kelli Jackson, Hike-able ACT
“We just really want to thank Mable for making the grant available and for awarding us this opportunity because it really means so much to the people in our community.”
My Dementia Companion: personalised, practical Dementia support
My Dementia Companion is a free, world-first smart assistant that empowers people impacted by dementia to live well.
Naomi Ball, Who I Am
“The Mable Community Grant will help us produce an education kit to accompany the film to spark conversations and encourage inclusion for trans and autistic youth. It will include resources for young people, parents/carers, teachers and health professionals and will be housed on a dedicated website where people can download it for free.”
Isabella Vincent, Paralympian
“With the financial support from my Mable Community Grant, I can purchase vital equipment and training that will help me in my preparation for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and the Paralympics in Paris in 2024.”
Carol Taylor Designs: the world’s first quadriplegic fashion designer
Carol Taylor was invited by the Director of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane to design a collection to open a runway event.
Ingerlise Svaleng, 21 Gifts
“With the help of the Mable Community Grant, I am developing a health professional resource to rewrite the opening act of a child disability story into one of hope, celebration and a focus on opportunities.”
Hamish Gibbs Ludbrook, No Distinguishing Features
“We’re so thankful to have received the grant from the Mable Community Grants which allowed us the resource to create this documentary and give these incredible people’s stories the time and detail they deserve.”
Kelli Jackson, Hike-able ACT
“We just really want to thank Mable for making the grant available and for awarding us this opportunity because it really means so much to the people in our community.”
My Dementia Companion: personalised, practical Dementia support
My Dementia Companion is a free, world-first smart assistant that empowers people impacted by dementia to live well.
Naomi Ball, Who I Am
“The Mable Community Grant will help us produce an education kit to accompany the film to spark conversations and encourage inclusion for trans and autistic youth. It will include resources for young people, parents/carers, teachers and health professionals and will be housed on a dedicated website where people can download it for free.”
Isabella Vincent, Paralympian
“With the financial support from my Mable Community Grant, I can purchase vital equipment and training that will help me in my preparation for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and the Paralympics in Paris in 2024.”
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