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…

Jewish Care’s Disability Services is a registered NDIS provider. Disability Services provide a range of integrated programs for people with a disability. The programs all aim to promote and facilitate meaningful and valued access to, and participation in the community and mainstream life. We empower people with disability to make their own choices and assist them to follow their ambitions. Read more…

Four vehicles are available (two with built-in wheelchairs) to transport people with disabilities to medical services such as treatment (e.g. chemotherapy / dialysis), tests, procedures, appointments and operations.** Other Services Include: – Crisis accommodation at various Hospitals for families to reside in while their family member receives treatment. – Medical Shuttle to treatment (e.g. chemotherapy / dialysis), tests, procedures, appointments Read more…

ABOUT ACCESS: Access Inc. partners with adults with disabilities to help them achieve their goals in areas that are important to us all. The specific role we play in that is one of training. We help to build skill and confidence through a range of courses which are grouped into three main areas – Access Hospitality, Access Life Learning and Read more…

Safe Steps is Victoria’s 24/7 family violence response centre. We provide specialist support services for anyone in Victoria who is experiencing or afraid of family violence. Our services include: – Information and referral – Crisis response – Specialist family violence risk assessment – Safety planning – Access to supported crisis accommodation. – We also provide specialist trauma counselling on behalf 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…

David Southwick MP is the state member for Caulfield and provides support, aid, mentorship and advocacy to people with disabilities. Address: Caulfield North VIC 3161, Australia Social Links: @SouthwickMP Read more…

The Disability Information Helpline provides information and referrals for people with disability who need help because of coronavirus (COVID-19). The Helpline can help families, carers and support workers, too. The Disability Information Helpline is free, private and fact-checked. If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can also call the National Relay Service on 133 677 Read more…

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is an independent statutory agency. Our role is to implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which will support a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability and their families and carers. Read more…