NDIS Registered Service Provider
We specialise in supporting people with psychosocial, intellectual and dual disability, such as chronic mental health conditions, autism and down syndrome.
We provide a tailored and inclusive community approach that:
- Respects difference and diversity
- Builds a person’s skills based on their strengths, interests, aspirations and support needs
- Supports each other to understand and embrace one another and to develop respectful supportive interactions
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News and Stories
How Respite Care Can Help You Recharge and Manage Burnout
Caring for a loved one who has a disability or chronic illness can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. However, at times, it can get emotionally and physically demanding, and it’s not uncommon for caregivers to experience burnout and want a break. Respite care is a service that provides temporary relief to caregivers, giving them a break from their caregiving responsibilities. In this article, we’ll explore how respite care can help carers recharge and prevent burnout.
7 Benefits of Disability Sports and Recreation
Recently, we held a special Family Fun Day packed with entertainment at the Livingston Reserve in Cranbourne East on Sunday, 30 April 2023. It was a chance to raise much needed awareness about supporting footy players with disability.
Top Five Benefits of Using Support Coordination
Support coordination is an essential part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It involves working with a support coordinator to identify and connect with the necessary services and support to meet your disability related goals. It is also a vital service for people with disabilities and their loved ones, as it can help them access a wide range of services they may not have been aware of otherwise.
Top 5 Qualities to Look For in A Disability Support Worker
What are disability support workers, you ask? Well, disability support workers are healthcare professionals who provide assistance to people with disability. They help clients with physical and mental disabilities with activities of daily living, such as bathing, eating, dressing, and managing medications. They may also provide emotional and social support, assist with accessing resources and healthcare services, and help clients to reach their maximum potential.
Our Events
DisabilityCo Parent to Parent Sessions
Our Parent to Parent Sessions are a great chance to stay connected online and meet new people going through similar parenting issues or have questions regarding the NDIS application process.
Comic Con City Escape
Are you a fan of comics, cosplay or gaming? You should join us at Grattan House in June to visit the Comic Con Exhibition in the city for the weekend. The Comic Con Exhibition held at Melbourne Exhibition Center. There will be a Cosplay parade, lip sync battles in costumes, a music and enterainment stage, a variety of gaming districts (PC, console and table top), and a just dance arena.
Lights and Colours at Grattan House
Winter break is coming up, and why not have a bright and colourful time in the city? Grattan House has a light and colour themed respite 3 night getaway experience in the city.
DisabilityCo Webinar on Supporting Autistic Adults with Behavioural Therapy & Strategies
We are excited to be hosting another free training webinar for our support coordinaton and professional community. April 2 was World Autism Awareness Day and to show our support, we decided to do the next webinar on Supporting Autistic Adults with Behavioural Therapy and Strategies.
