Julia Farr MS McLeod Benevolent Fund has a new name – we are now the JFM Fund. In addition to our new name, we’ve also given our brand and website a vibrant makeover – we hope you like our new look!
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Julia Farr MS McLeod Benevolent Fund has a new name – we are now the JFM Fund. In addition to our new name, we’ve also given our brand and website a vibrant makeover – we hope you like our new look!
Philanthropy has a history of being a catalyst for change and resourcing movements aimed at furthering equity and inclusion. This report identifies the case for increased investment by philanthropy in disability as a solution to the equity and inclusion concerns faced by people with disability in Australia. It seeks to address the question: In the implementation era of Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and beyond, is there a need for philanthropy to focus on disability? And what role should philanthropy play?
Our research found a compelling need for a philanthropic focus on disability. Outcomes for people with disability are worse by every socioeconomic measure. This inequality is not because of a person’s disability, but rather the structural barriers that prevent their participation in social and economic life. The benefits of dismantling these barriers are substantial. Our research provides evidence that creating a more inclusive society for people with disability provides a strong return on investment to both individuals and society. We estimate that by uplifting social inclusion for
people with disability to a level equal to the rest of the population, Australia could unlock close to $84.2 billion per annum in collective economic and social benefits.
