Getting support
Discover the support services offered to help with your physical and mental health needs, as well as assistance with everyday tasks both at home and within the community.
Ask Izzy
Ask Izzy connects people in need of support. They can help with housing, food, money, family violence support, counselling and more.
Better Health Channel
Better Health Channel provides information to help make people healthier and happier. They list services and providers that can support you.
Department of Social Services (DSS)
Australian Government's Department of Social Services (DSS) helps people with disability, families and carers. They can help with tasks such as finding housing and getting mental health support.
1300 653 227
Disability Gateway
Disability Gateway provides support to people to find disability services they may need.
1800 643 787
Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA)
Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) is a network that represents Australian organisations that are supporting people with disability.
1300 186 453
Diamond Valley Community Support (DVCS)
Diamond Valley Community Support (DVCS) provide information, support, and referrals to Banyule and Nillumbik. You can learn more about volunteering with DVCS Volunteers Hub.
(03) 9435 8282
Expression Australia
Expression Australia provides services and support for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. They enhance access to communication, education, and employment. They do this through programs such as Auslan classes, audiology, and community engagement.
1300 780 225
First Peoples Disability Network
First Peoples Disability Network Australia is a network for First Nations people with disability, families and community.
(02) 9267 4195
Healthdirect
Healthdirect Australia is the national online service for public health information. Use their service finder tool to locate services nearby.
People with Disability Australia (PWDA)
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) advocates for the rights, health, and well-being of people with disability, empowering and supporting them through various programs, services, and advocacy efforts.
1800 422 015
Positive Powerful Parents (PPP)
Positive Powerful Parents is an advocacy group led by parents with intellectual disability. They support and empower fellow parents with intellectual disability through peer support, education, and advocacy.
(03) 9369 9106
STAR Victoria Inc
STAR Victoria is dedicated to advocacy for the rights of people with intellectual disability. Star to supports inclusion and change to societal attitudes through education, advocacy, and legal reforms.
(03) 9650 2730
Find more opportunities for specific ages
Children (under 12 years)
Association for Children with a Disability (ACD)
ACD help families gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to advocate for their children. They work with and support families with children from birth to 18 years.
Call (03) 9880 7000
Text 0475 577 997
Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA)
CYDA is a not-for-profit community organisation. They are the peak organisation representing the rights and interests of children and young people with disability (aged 0-25) in Australia.
(03) 9417 1025
Young people (12 to 25 years)
Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA)
CYDA is a not-for-profit community organisation. They are the peak organisation representing the rights and interests of children and young people with disability (aged 0-25) in Australia.
(03) 9417 1025
headspace
headspace work with young people providing mental health support.
(03) 9433 7200 (Greensborough centre)
Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS)
YDAS supports young people with disability to make sure they can speak up and are being treated fairly.
info@ydas.org.au
0455 621 849
Older adults (over 60 years)
My Aged Care
My Aged Care is the access point for people over 65 years to access Government-funded services.
1800 200 422