Recreation & Employment Services
Recreation is being involved and included in activities that people & their communities enjoy. Work & education is one of the main ways we establish our identity, self esteem and status. Meaningful activity, learning and having fun are things we all need and value highly. Headway Victoria
Access for All Abilities.
The Access for All Abilities Program is a State Government funded program which aims to build the capacity of the sport & recreation sector to provide increased active participation opportunities for people of all abilities.
The Southern Access for All Abilities Network is a group of providers who meet regularly to discuss their achievements and issues. The network also collaborates with State Sporting Organisations on certain projects with regional significance. Current projects involve Lawn Bowls, Basketball and Cricket.
The network covers the following Local Government Areas;
Access Unlimited: (Stonnington & Glen Eira)
8290 1185
City of Casey
9705 5349
JCAAA: (Port Phillip & Bayside)
9209 6552
www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/jcaaa.htm
Leisure Link Up: (Greater Dandenong, Kingston, Frankston, Mornington Peninsula) * See details listed below.
9783 3855
Shire of Cardinia
5945 0410
YMCA: (Melbourne & Yarra Ranges)
9725 9411
Leisure Link Up. Access for All Abilities Program.
Leisure Link Up is the Access for All Abilities program provider for the municipalities of: Greater Dandenong, Kingston, Frankston and Mornington Peninsula.
Community Development Coordinator
9783 3855
leisurelinkup@optionsvic.org.au
www.optionsvic.org.au or http://mc2.vicnet.net.au/home/llusouth/web/index.html
Suite 8, Level 1,
108 – 120 Young Street,
Frankston, 3199
CAE Centre for Adult Education
As an Adult Education Institution, CAE exists to provide learning to the Victorian community through a wide range of programs and services. CAE receives government funding through the Adult Community and Further Education Division (ACFE). This funding supports CAE to deliver accredited courses designed to help adults complete their secondary education and begin or change their career direction. CAE has been in operation for over 60 years and has adapted to meet the continually changing needs of adult learners in Melbourne.
Phone 9652 0611
TTY 9652 0748
21 Degraves Street,
Melbourne, 3000
Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre
Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres are information centres for older people, people with disabilities and those who provide care and services. Centres provide free and confidential information on community aged care, disability and other support services. The Victorian Southern Metro Carelink Centre is located at Caulfield Hospital.
1800 052 222
www9.health.gov.au/ccsd/
Caulfield Hospital,
260 Kooyong Road,
Caulfield 3162
Compass Clubhouse Melbourne Citymission
Compass Clubhouse, is based in Northcote but open to participants from all regions, is operated by and for adults who have experienced an acquired brain injury (who are known as the members). It is a place where members can develop self-confidence, a sense of community and belonging. Staff work alongside members. Membership is open to adults:
- who have an Acquired Brain Injury
- are free of alcohol or non-prescription drugs
- not considered a threat to themselves or others
- willing to attend the Clubhouse a minimum of one day per week
- willing to participate in a work ordered day
- able to arrange their own transport
- who have a healthy respect of self and others
- Are reasonably independent in self care, and
- Are willing and able to follow Clubhouse standards.
Coordinator
9489 4399
www.melbournecitymission.org.au
179 High Street, Northcote, 3070
CRS Commonwealth Rehabilitation Services
If you have a disability, injury or health condition and want to get or keep a job, CRS can help. They will work with you to manage the barriers you face in getting a job. CRS Australia is part of your local health community. They work with health professionals to get people with a disability, injury or health condition back to work.
1800 277 277
Email - Via ‘Contact us” > website
See Section 8 Assessment, Rehabilitation, Behavioural Management & Counselling of this Guide for further details re locations
Field
Further Inclusive Learning & Development
At field we promote and model a culture of learning for people with disability, the disability services workforce and the community to create a more inclusive society. This is in the context of a broad social agenda driven by human rights.
8686 5621
Email Via ‘contact us’ > website
Suite 902,
530 Little Collins Street,
Melbourne 3000
Infoxchange
Infoxchange Australia, would like to imagine a world where everyone, everywhere has equal access to information technology.
Training – Learning & Skills Development
Infoxchange offers Information Technology and vocational training courses for individuals and community organisations.
Green PC – Affordable Computers
Quality, low cost computers and laptops for healthcare card holders and community organisations.
Service Seeker – Community Directories
The Infoxchange Service Seeker is the largest community support services directory in Australia, containing information on over 200,000 services and agencies that are working to improve the welfare and wellbeing of Australians.
Infoxchange offer a number of other comprehensive services; visit the website for further details.
9418 7400
375 to 377 Johnston Street,
Abbotsford, 3067
LIAISE, Bunurong Community Care, Southern Health
LIAISE is a skills development and community integration outreach program for adults aged between 18 and 64 years with a mild to moderate Acquired Brain Injury living in the Southern Metropolitan Region. The program is short term, providing skills development support for up to 18 months.
Bunurong Community Care Intake
8792 2350
b.linkages@southernhealth.org.au
www.southernhealth.org.au/gp/bunurong.htm
*For further information regarding LIAISE services see also sections 6 & 2 Funding Sources & Support Groups of this Guide
Leisure Balance Pty Ltd. Recreation Specialists & Consultants.
Balancing Life with Leisure
Leisure Balance is a business specialising in sport & recreation for people with acquired disabilities. Their focus is on the individual’s interests & needs. The work at Leisure Balance is based on the belief that quality recreation is an essential part of everyone’s life. Their services are available Monday to Friday and fees apply.
Alison Smith
9792 0092
0417 739 331
PO Box 254, Doveton, 3177
MOIRA Disability & Youth Services
Time for a Break (TFAB).
This is a guide to respite care and recreation services for people with disabilities and their families in the Southern Metropolitan Region. Time for a Break is revised and reprinted annually and is available in hard copy and via the MOIRA website.
*Further details for MOIRA’s recreation services can be found in the MOIRA listing in section 2 of this Guide ‘ABI Supports for Individuals, Families & Carers’ Support Groups.
Neighbourhood / Community Houses
ANHLC – Association of Neighbourhood Houses & Learning Centres
Neighbourhood Houses are known by many different names. These names include; Community Houses, Living and Learning Centres, Neighbourhood Centres or Learning Centres! Whatever the name these places are local organisations that provide social, educational and recreational activities for their communities in a welcoming supportive environment. There are approximately 360 Neighbourhood Houses across Victoria with at least one Neighbourhood House in just about every town and suburb in Victoria. Neighbourhood Houses are managed by volunteer committees and paid staff. They offer many opportunities for volunteer participation in all aspects of the house activities and management. Good quality affordable childcare and playgroups are offered at most houses. Activities are generally run at low or no cost to participants.
To find your local Neighbourhood house and the activities they offer visit the ANHLC website.
9654 1104
Association of Neighbourhood Houses & Learning Centres
9th floor, Carlow House
289 Flinders Lane
Melbourne 3000
TAFE
Tertiary and Further Education.
TAFE is the perfect place to gain the skills and qualifications you need to make the most of industry’s ever expanding demand for skills and to build a satisfying career.
TAFE Courses Directory Victoria 2009
www.tafe.vic.gov.au/TAFECourses/
Taskforce
Breaking the cycle of addiction & unemployment
Working Edge
Taskforce Working Edge is recognised as a most successful provider of pre-employment, training, support, placement and referral services for job seekers. Working Edge Programs help participants to gain new skills and experiences that either help them progress into further education and training, and or to find and keep employment.
Working Edge
9521 4000
workingedge@taskforce.org.au
Level 2,
240 Chapel Street,
Prahran 3181
Volunteering Victoria
Volunteering Victoria is the state peak body for volunteering. We focus on strengthening and ensuring the resilience of communities through our work in volunteering. We support and promote volunteering and advocate for the development of sustainable community hubs in Victoria. We aim to increase levels of volunteering; build the capacity of communities to manage sustainable volunteering support services; and raise awareness about volunteering.
Our five core service programs are Communication and Information; Training and Education; Network Development; Advocacy; and Promoting Volunteering.
Contact us for more information on-
- Volunteering as an individual or within your organisation’s Employee Volunteering Program
- The state-wide volunteering support network and community hubs
- Membership with Volunteering Victoria
- Training and resources
- Advice on volunteer management for your not-for-profit / community organisation
9642 5266
info@volunteeringvictoria.org.au
www.volunteeringvictoria.org.au
The Southern Gatehouse, Former Royal Mint,
280 William St, Melbourne, 3000
Wesley Mission Melbourne
Wesley Disability Community Services
Wesley Mission has an extensive range of services available in the Southern Metro Region of Melbourne including education, training, recreation, leisure and respite programs for people with a disability; the details are listed below.
The Intake & Assessment team is available to assist anyone who is interested in participating in the WDCS programs. They will be your first point of contact for all programs; call 1300 132 131
Adult Training Support services
At Wesley ATSS, the program delivery is tailored to address each individuals needs as identified through discussions with the individual, their family and carers.
The service accesses a wide range of community facilities and venues in the delivery of the program and activities. In addition the facilities at the centre have been developed to meet the needs of all people with disability.
The majority of programs and activities are provided in small groups. Should a person require more individualised service then this can be negotiated between the client and carer, Wesley and DHS
Wesley Community Access Planner
A therapy service assisting people with Acquired Brain Injury or disabilities to participate in their chosen recreation activities. This is a fee for service program that supports individuals to successfully link into chosen community recreation options.
Features & benefits of the program include; regional wide Community Access Planners, individual community recreation support, extensive networking contacts within the disability sector, facilitated by staff with years of experience in the disability sector, recreation qualifications and expertise in working with people who have Acquired Brain Injury. Clients are assured of receive an efficient service and funding will be utilised in consultation with the funding body.
Connect South
Wesley provides an innovative service for people with an acquired brain injury living in the Southern Region of Melbourne. The program provides individual, flexible support to enhance people’s skill development and community participation. The program aims to assist people with an ABI to: Increase social connections, be part of their community, develop skills and abilities and transition into mainstream activities. The service provides a large variety of community based group programs and works in partnership with community based groups, clubs & organisations to deliver creative group programs.
Connecting Communities
Wesley Connecting Communities programs enhance the quality of life for people with high support needs by offering a range of flexible, skill-based community activities that are responsive to individual needs and capabilities. Benefits and features of the program include; flexible hours and needs-based support, a wide range of activities including community based activities, motivated and trained staff, transport to and from activities and individual assessments including recommendations.
Activities incur a core hourly rate, which covers networking, organisation, planning of programs and staff support. Each participant will incur a term fee.
Kids Under Kanvas
Wesley Kids Under Kanvas provides young people (aged 8-25), with a disability, the opportunity to participate in recreation and camping activities which develop new skills and self-confidence.
Specially selected volunteer leaders are trained to provide the safest environment and supportive encouragement for the development of group skills and self-confidence for young people.
Shared Supported Holidays
Organised supported holidays for people with a disability that focus on matching the right individual for holidays. This ensures client choice and positive outcomes.
ABI Holidays are run in conjunction with external partners; these holidays are open to anyone with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). Specialised staff with experience in ABI provide support to all participants. Holiday programs are flexible and the schedule is designed by participants.
Intake & Assessment
1300 132 131
Suite 3, 4th Floor, Plaza Business Centre,
26 McCrae Street, Dandenong 3175
Yooralla
People Helping People Achieve
Recreation Services
If you are a child, teenager or adult with a disability, Yooralla's Recreation team can get you more actively involved in all kinds of recreational experiences.
Our services are available for children, teenagers and adults with disabilities. Service priority is given to people who have high and complex support needs and or are socially or geographically isolated, lack appropriate support structures, are economically disadvantaged and or are experiencing cultural barriers.
Recreation Services
Phone 9916 5800
TTY 9916 5899
Telephone Interpreter Service on 131 450.
Ground Floor,
244 Flinders Street,
Melbourne, 3000
