Artsong is a creative collective who work with and advocate for people living with disability or compromised wellbeing to help grow their artistic practice and achieve their creative goals. We work one-on-one with creative individuals and families through mentorship and consultation. We are flexible and offer a tailored approach to the needs and desires of our clients. Combined, we hold Read more...

The Special Olympics Melbourne Inner East (MIE) club is based in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne and is run by volunteers. Operating for more than 45 years, MIE was the first Special Olympics club established in Australia. Special Olympics provides weekly grassroots sporting, recreational and social activities, and prepares athletes for competition pathways ranging from club events to regional, state Read more...

At Connected Creativity we lead with our values to support children, young people and young adults in exploring their feelings and experiences through art making. We strive to provide specialised creative arts therapy to our clients to support them in living a meaningful and fulfilling life. We provide both individual and group consultations for young people (children and adolescents) and Read more...

We create personalised colouring-in and activity books, presented as social stories, to support children in coping with change and life-altering events. Our stories focus on developing fine motor skills, coping strategies and emotional regulation in a fun and engaging way! Our books are available in two versions; social stories and general stories. If your child is on the Autism spectrum, Read more...

Giving Tree is an all-inclusive holiday program for young children, with and without disabilities. The goal of Giving Tree is to promote inclusion from a young age and to allow for a more supportive and inclusive community. Giving Tree provides children with disabilities a safe space where they are able to learn the necessary skills needed to interact within our Read more...

“SNAPP is designed for children living with Neuro Diversity and run by and for their families. Predominantly our kids ages range from 5-10, but age does not have a lot of relevancy to our programs as capacity is the key determinant in finding the right program for you and your kids. We also incorporate and employ ASD teenagers to assist Read more...

ArtReach Collective “Creative expression can foster healing and well being” Philosophy: Through integrative methods, art counselling can engage the mind body and spirit in ways that are distinct from verbal articulation, alone. The creation or appreciation of art is used to help people explore emotions, develop self-awareness, cope with stress, boost self-esteem, and work on social skills. Aim: My goal Read more...

Hello! Way back in 2002, we found a gap in the healthcare system that never should have existed – who was caring for our Young Carers? With an estimated 1 in 10 young people growing up caring for a family member who has a chronic or mental illness, disability, or an addiction, Young Carers are one of the four most Read more...

Flying Fox provides social opportunities for young people with a disability. Contact us to hear more about our sleep-away camps, weekend getaways and other fun programs.   Read more...

**The Friendship Circle’s mission is (1) to provide Jewish children who have special needs with a full range of social, recreational, educational and Judaic experiences; (2) to provide their parents with respite and support; and (3) to enrich, inspire and motivate Jewish teenagers through sharing of themselves with others.** **Our programs:** **Emergency support services** We provide 24/7 support services for Read more...