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
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Recognising the un-sung heroes who make a real difference
Friday 01 March 2013
Do you know someone with commitment and passion who has changed the lives of people with disabilities? Nominate them for the Victorian Disability Sector Awards 2013.
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Disability support provider recognised for outstanding community
Friday 01 March 2013
Community service organisation Melba Support Services has taken out the Community Group of the Year Award
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Community shapes Victorian state disability plan 2013–16
Friday 01 March 2013
On 13 February Community Services Minister Mary Wooldridge met with community service organisation representatives who contributed to the development of the plan to thank them for their contribution.
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Giving people with disability greater choice and control
Friday 01 March 2013People with disability are now able to exercise greater choice and control over their support arrangements through Direct Employment.
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Working towards a National Disability Insurance Scheme
Friday 01 March 2013
On 8 February, Community Services Minister Mary Wooldridge met with over 180 people with disability, their families, carers and sector representatives at an NDIS forum in Geelong.
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Video relay interpreting service
The Video Relay Interpreting (VRI) service provides sign (Auslan) and spoken language interpreting over the internet for deaf people who use Auslan.
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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
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 and 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 and 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.
Your rights
The Victorian Government actively promotes the rights of all Victorians, including people with a disability.
