People with disability

We want to make Banyule a great place to live and help achieve your goals. We commit to connecting you to services and opportunities, that will make your life better.

Connect

For more information contact our Banyule Service Navigation Team on 9457 9800 (9am-5pm) or at service.navigation@banyule.vic.gov.au

Where to start

We encourage you to connect with local services that support your right to a good life. We know it can be hard to know where to start.

  • Your general practitioner (GP) is a great place to begin. They can help link you in with services.
  • The Brotherhood of St Laurence are the experts in helping people learn about the services available in Banyule. You do not need to have an National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)  plan to have a chat. You can reach out to them in person or online.
  • Family, friends and other people who care for you are another great place to start finding services that are right for you.
  • To find a registered NDIS provider in your local area, use the NDIS provider search tool.

 

 

Questions to ask support services for the first time

  1. Do I need a diagnosis to access support and what steps do I need to take to get a diagnosis?
  2. What services can help me and how do I access these?
  3. What financial supports are available?
  4. Where can I get assistance and information while I wait?

Types of support

We want information to be easy to find. We provide information based on your support needs, not on disability. The Disability Gateway breaks down the categories of support.

 

 

Our local service navigators are here to assist you reach those goals. On these pages you can browse services for all. You will also see more options for specific age groups based on eligibility.

Do you need some help exploring our webpages? Check out AccessHub for support and tips.

How we can help

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program

As a member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, we are committed to creating welcoming and inclusive experiences for everyone.

The Sunflower is a globally recognised symbol that helps people with non-visible disabilities discreetly indicate they may benefit from extra support, understanding or patience.

Sunflower lanyards are available from 1 Flintoff Street, ILCH and Shop48, while Sunflower wristbands are available from Ivanhoe Aquatic. Just ask for one at the front counter.

We encourage everyone to learn more about invisible disabilities and how simple acts of kindness, patience and understanding can help create a more inclusive community.

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