Disability

Financial assistance, accommodation options, community involvment and other supports and services for people with a disability, their families and carers.

Latest News and Events

In Focus events
Tuesday 22 May 2012
AMIDA � free training sessions for residents about rights; VALID � Getting into the Act � Let�s do it! Workshops; Early bird registrations for CONNECT FOR youth conference; New training to build equal opportunity and human rights best practice.
In Focus news update
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Flood recovery still a focus; Seeking feedback: Start of public consultation on social housing in Victoria; Victorian Disability Sector Awards celebrate excellence in practice; Community sector workforce knowledgebase.
Interns step into the department
Tuesday 08 May 2012
The Stepping Into Internship program encourages employers to identify and eliminate some of the barriers faced by people with a disability within their organisation.
Congratulations to the 2012 Victorian Disability Sector Award nominees and recipients
Wednesday 02 May 2012
The Awards celebrate and acknowledge those who demonstrate excellence, passion, vision and commitment to the development of people with a disability to achieve their life goals, through upholding their rights and choices in a way that promotes inclusion.
Focusing on young people and families
Wednesday 11 April 2012
The Focusing on young people and families initiative responds to the Office of the Public Advocates� 2010 Violence against people with cognitive impairments report, which called for greater coordination between the disability and family violence sectors.

Start here for disability services

An overview of the support available for people with a disability, their families and carers including the initial contact points for more information.

Self-directed support

Disability Services is moving towards a more self-directed approach where people with a disability have more flexibility and control of the supports they choose.

Individual Support Packages are Disability Services funds that are allocated to a person to meet their disability related support needs. Includes information on eligibility criteria and application procedures.

Help living at home

Outreach support provides up to 15 hours per week of home and community based support so that individuals with a disability can receive assistance.

Community life & jobs

This section offers information on supports that may assist you to become more independent and encourage you to participate in your local community.

Accommodation

Disability Services supported accommodation is an accommodation solution for people who require rostered support and is targeted to people with a disability with the highest support needs.

Aids & equipment

The Victorian Aids and Equipment Program (A&EP) provides people with a permanent or long term disability with subsidised aids, equipment, home, and vehicle modifications.

Specialist disability services

This section offers information on specialist supports to assist people with a disability, their families, carers and support providers in matters relating to behaviour intervention or the criminal justice system, involving people with a disability.

Carer & family support

This section offers information on the different types of supports available for families of children with a disability and carers of adults with a disability.