All you need to know
Assessment Grants

We help children access ADHD and autism assessments so they can get the support they need to thrive.

Before You Apply

Funding from Variety South Australia (SA) supports the payment of assessment services from a Qualified Health Professional or Service.

Variety SA will pay the supplier of the service directly or will reimburse payer on proof of purchase from the supplier where direct payment is not possible.

You may be eligible if:

Your child is aged 4-14 years (at the time of applying), living in South Australia and experiencing disadvantage.
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Documents Required To Apply

These documents are usually easy to gather and many families already have them ready.

Two support letters 

Supporting medical documentation from two professional sources stating that the assessment is necessary.

One referral must be from either: Medical Practitioner, Psychiatrist, Paediatrician.

A second referral is required and can include the aforementioned Medical Professionals, or from an Occupational or Speech Therapist, Social Worker or Teacher.

Proof of household income

Recent documents
(within 2 months):

• 1 recent payslips, and/or
• A Centrelink statement

If self-employed: your latest tax return or Notice of Assessment.

How the Application Process Works

Our team carefully and confidentially reviews every application. You will be notified of the outcome within 4-8weeks. If approved, the grant must be used within 12 months of the approval date.

Application

Fill in the form, include all relevant documents, letters and quotes.

Assessment

Our team reviews your application to make sure it meets the guidelines and may request additional Information if required. If eligible, it will be reviewed by our Kids Support Committee then if recommended the application will go to the Variety Board for final approval.

Outcome

Every submitted application will receive written confirmation of the outcome of their application via email.

Successful applicants will be asked to complete a short survey to help Variety measure their impact. This will be emailed to the applicants.

Frequently Asked Questions

The letters should provide information to explain why they recommend the child would benefit from receiving the funding being requested. These letters must be dated and not be more than 3 months old.

No, Variety SA does not provide cash grants. Funding supports the purchase of approved equipment and tangible items. Payment will be made directly with a supplier, not to the applicant.  Reimbursements will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and must be pre-approved where direct payment by Variety SA was not possible.

No, Variety does not provide retrospective funding. Funding must be approved prior to the purchase of any equipment or services. 

Once your grant is approved, you have 12 months from the approval date to use the funding.

Committee meetings are held monthly. However, the full assessment and deliberation process may take approximately 6–12 weeks from the date your application is submitted.

A child must not have received Variety funding in the previous 12 months to be eligible.

Yes. If requesting more than one item or service, applicants must clearly prioritise the items within their application.

Applicants must be:

  • Aged between 4 and 14 years (at the time of applying); and
  • Residents of SA, but it is not necessary to have Australian citizenship.
  • Sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with a disability. 

No, the applicant can only use the funds granted by Variety for the specified goods or services that the grant has been approved for. The funding is non-transferrable.

We’re Here to Help

Our team can guide you through the process.

If you are unsure about your eligibility or need help completing the form, please contact Variety South Australia.
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