Disability Services Directory
A free e-Learning program that supports people with disability with the information they need to live their version of a good life. Power to You can help people with disability understand their rights, increase independence, participate in the community, have the confidence to speak up and live the life they choose.
Amaze is shaping a better future for autism through advocacy, campaigning and supporting autistic people.
Mentoring | Arts Access Victoria
Arts Access Victoria connects Deaf and Disabled artists with mentors to achieve individual artistic goals. Mentoring is a one–on–one relationship to support career development at all levels and across all artforms. The aim is to discover how to ‘do the right things’ to progress along your particular professional pathway.
Community Links support people with disability, or people with mental health conditions who are not receiving funding through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and who may require support to link to their local community or apply for NDIS support.
Offers supported adventures for people with a mild to moderate disability, aged between 18-35. These adventures include anything from a day at the beach to weekends away, or group dinners, and aim to enable young people with disabilities to make new connections while reaching their goals.
Building inclusive communities
There is a significant number of people with disability who continue to be excluded from our community and it is up to all of us to change that.
We are working towards an inclusive and accessible society.
Gateways Support Services is a not-for-profit community organisation making a positive difference in the lives of children and adults with a disability or additional needs and their families for more than 20 years.
Jobfind was established in 1998 and is a leading provider of Employment, Training, Recruitment and Post-Employment services having placed and supported more than half a million Australians nationwide. With significant ties to Melbourne from the CBD to Peninsula and Northern Melbourne Metro, we are proud of our 5-star ratings and our commitment to Jobactive, Disability Employment Services, NDIS, Parents Next, Time to Work (TWES) and Career Transition Assistance customers.
Association for children with a disability
ACD supports all families in Victoria with children with disability aged 0 to 18 years old. ACD offers a Support Line, workshops and peer support.
Livewire Online is a free online community powered by Starlight Children's Foundation for young people aged 12-20 (and their siblings) with a serious illness, chronic health condition or disability.
The Disability Gateway is a free Australia-wide service to help people with disability, and their families and carers, find information and services. The Disability Gateway includes a website, 1800 phone line and social media to help connect you with trusted information and services.
Leisure Options creates barrier-free local, national and international holidays for people with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Tailored relaxing or adventurous holidays for people with all ranges of abilities from the independent to those requiring 1:1 support.
Access Ability Australia seek to implement a community quality management system that assists people with all abilities now and in the future. This is delivered through ‘Access Key’, a customised accessibility guide designed to bridge the gap between enjoyable visitor experiences and a venue or event. The product is delivered in various accessible formats for the convenience of people with all abilities. Learn more on how Access Key transforms the experience of visiting a venue or event through their website.
Our half-day workshops are led by a team of vibrant and engaging presenters, all of whom have lived experience of disability. For those attending, it’s an immersive, entertaining and enlightening experience. Currently offering the workshop online and face-to-face where applicable
Women with Disabilities Victoria
The Victorian peak body of women with disabilities that provides training and communities of practice to reduce gender and disability-based discrimination.
People With Disability Australia
A not-for-profit that provides education, resources and mentoring about social inclusion.
Carer Gateway provides in-person, phone and online services and support to Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers. By calling 1800 422 737 Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm, you can talk to a Carer Gateway service provider who will help you access services and support.
The dedicated Carer Gateway website connects you with online support and information.
Our focus at Waverley is to provide meaningful employment to adults with disabilities and ensure they feel like they are contributing to society whilst learning new capabilities and feeling both socially and financially independent.
Established in November of 1984, Waverley Social Enterprise (Waverley Industries Ltd) has been at the forefront of providing structured and supportive employment opportunities for Melburnians with special needs across the three key areas of our business: catering, packaging and assembly.
https://www.echoaustralia.com/
We are a not-for-profit, government funded, Disability Employment Service with 13 offices across Melbourne. We assist those with disability to find suitable work including pre-employment such as resume writing and mock interviews, contacting local employers and advocating on behalf of our participants. Once our participants start work we continue to support them for as long as they need it.
Cerebral Palsy Support Network
Over 25 years ago, a group of parents got together to find a better way of helping their children with Cerebral Palsy. They wanted close connections and long-term relationships, knowing this would give their children the best chance of growing and thriving in an ever-challenging world.
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