CREATE Your Future Grants

CREATE Your Future Grants

Sometimes it’s the practical things that can make a big difference. Having a laptop to study, the right clothes for a job interview, or essentials for your home can help make your next step a little easier. CREATE Your Future Grants are here to remove some of those barriers and help you work towards your goals and independence.

A little help for your next step

Getting ready for life after care can come with a lot of expenses. CREATE Your Future Grants can help with some of the practical things you need for study, work or becoming more independent.

 

You could get help with things like:

 

  • 💻 A laptop for school, study or work
  • 📚 Education and training costs
  • 👕 Clothes for work or job interviews
  • 🏠 White goods for your home, like a fridge or washing machine

The 2026 CREATE Your Future Grant Scheme is now closed, thank you to everyone who applied. Stay tuned from more information about the 2027 Grants. 

 

What grants are available?
💻 Laptop Grant
A laptop to help with school, study, work and staying connected.
📚 Education & Training Grant
Up to $1,500 towards things like course fees, study materials or training.
👕 Clothing Voucher Grant
Up to $500 to help with work clothes, interview clothes or PPE.
🏠 White Goods Voucher Grant
Up to $500 towards essentials for your home, such as a fridge or washing machine.

Can I apply?

To apply for a CREATE Your Future Grant, you need to:

 

  • be aged 15–25
  • have a statutory care experience, such as foster, kinship or residential care
  • be a clubCREATE member

 

Not a member yet? It’s free to join. Join clubCREATE.

Applications for CREATE Your Future Grants open once a year.

Applications for the 2026 grants are now closed.

Keep an eye on this page for information about the next round of grants.

Want to help more young people?

Demand for CREATE Your Future Grants is greater than the funding available.

Donations and corporate partnerships help CREATE provide more opportunities for young people with a care experience as they move towards independence.

Support CREATE or make a donation.

 

You can also contact create@create.org.au for more information.

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