In your language
As part of the vision of the Victorian State Disability Plan 2002-2012, Disability Services provides supports to people with disabilities from all cultural backgrounds.
Who can get assistance
- People who meet the criteria as determined under the Disability Act 2006 (External link).
- Family members of people with disabilities
- Carers of people with disabilities
How to get assistance
The 
Disability Information and Support (PDF, 67KB) brochure provides information about accessing the supports and services available in your local community. The brochures is also available in the following ten community languages:
Arabic Information and Support (PDF, 35.2KB)
Chinese Information and Support (PDF, 1,320KB)
Croatian Information and Support (PDF, 39KB)
Greek Information and Support (PDF, 41.4KB)
Italian Information and Support (PDF, 44KB)
Macedonian Information and Support (PDF, 49.3KB)
Russian Information and Support (PDF, 44.8KB)
Serbian Information and Support (PDF, 43.9KB)
Turkish Information and Support (PDF, 42.6KB)
Vietnamese Information and Support (PDF, 41.9KB)
If you need alternative formats of the brochure, or you are having trouble downloading attachments, contact Disability Services by email disability.services@dhs.vic.gov.au.
If you need an interpreter call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 13 14 50. Ask the operator to connect you to the relevant Regional Intake and Response Service telephone number.
Information brochures
Disability Services General Information brochures are available online in English and in a range of community languages.
Related information
- Disability Online Service Directory (External link) - search for services that speak your language
- Health Translations Directory (External link) - a guide to health information translated into languages other than English.