Part 4 Caring for and supporting individuals with disabilities
When the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission register an organisation, its charity ‘subtypes’ are also publicly registered.
These reflect the category of that organisation’s charitable purpose, which is what its activities will work towards achieving.
Each subtype has a specific meaning under the law.
The subtype for discussion today is for Advancing social or public welfare.
This is part 4 of a 5-part series on this subtype as it covers a broad scope of purposes.
This is a purpose introduced by the Charities Act, and includes purposes previously recognised in charity law (such as the relief of poverty and the relief of the needs of the aged).
The Charities Act confirms that the following purpose (among many others) is included:
Caring for and supporting individuals with disabilities
Some examples of charities caring for and supporting individuals with disabilities:
o Residential and non-residential care
o Braille libraries
o Disability employment services
o Guide dog associations
o Support groups for people living with particular disabilities
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