Advocating for Children with Disability (ACD) is for all children from birth to 18 with developmental delay and disability in Victoria. Working in partnership with families to build the skills, knowledge and confidence to advocate for their children and provide information to the professionals who support families. Contact ACD for more information.
Carers Victoria has peer support for all carers of people living with disability. Find out more
VALID runs the In This Together project which is available to people who have intellectual and cognitive disabilities living in the Surf Coast, Warragul, and Drouin areas. info@valid.org.au
Brainlink supports people living with a brain injury, their families and carers by connecting them to the care, services, and community they need. Brainlink Resources
The Pathways for Carers project is a walking group for carers of people with a disability or mental health issue. The project was initiated by a Maroondah Carer of three children with autism, Maroondah City Council, Yarra Ranges Council and Uniting lifeAssist. The walks commenced in October 2015 in Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Councils and have since expanded to other municipalities. For more information contact Jack Mulholland at jack.mulholland@maroondah.vic.gov.au
Amaze is a leading autism organisation driving change so that Autistic people and their families can live their best lives. Support groups can be an invaluable resource especially for Autistic people, parents and carers, and other family members. Find out more.
Down Syndrome Victoria Down Syndrome Victoria is committed to a model of peer support and empowerment to build resilience in people living with Down Syndrome and their families. They currently have 11 groups across the state funded through the DSO initiative. For more information contact: info@dsav.asn.au
Aspergers Victoria is a for purpose organisation created to support our Aspergers community. One of the key ways we build community and inclusiveness is through our support groups and our education events. Our peer lead groups provide a key opportunity to build social connections, share life experiences and challenges as well as reduce isolation.Our trained volunteers with lived experience run all meetings and welcome our new members. These provide a place where you can meet others, listen, learn and share stories about your journey with Aspergers, amongst others who understand and accept you. We have groups for kids, teens, young adults, adults as well as partners/carers and parents – we hope you find a group here that matches your situation, and meets your needs.