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Recreational Respite
What is Recreational Respite?
There are a wide range of recreation and leisure options for people with a disability. These provide new and fun experiences for the person you care for, while also enabling you to have some time for yourself. This respite often includes a combination of centre and community based activities.
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- CHILD
BATCH - AFTERNOON SOCIAL PROGRAM
Bulleen Heights School
Pleasant Road
Bulleen 3105
Provides social and recreational opportunities for children and teenagers with physical, intellectual and sensory disabilities in a friendly, supportive environment using fun and enjoyabloe activities. Activities include cooking, art & craft, ball games, videos, computer games, music and more.
Who is it for? Children aged 5 - 18 years who have a physical, intellectual or sensory disability.
Program Hours: 3.00pm - 6.00pm, Monday - Thursday.
Office Hours: 9.30pm - 4.00pm, Monday - Thursday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9850 3687
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9850 3030
Email: office@batch.org.au
Website: BATCH
CEREBRAL PALSY SUPPORT NETWORK ACCESS ALL AREAS (AAA) TEENAGE SOCIAL PROGRAM
86 Herbert Street
Northcote 3070
This teenage social group is now offered to all members between the ages of 13 and 18 with Cerebral Palsy as their primary physical disability. Fun activities are organised monthly, and vary from trout fishing to attending a Comedy Festival event. Participants are supported by competent young adults in the development of skills that will make them more independent and self assured when accessing their community.
The aim of the program is to build confidence, empower independence - and of course to have fun! Most activity costs, including return home travel, admission to events and refreshments, are covered by the CPSN, with participants accompanied by staff and volunteers.
The AAA social group has been initiated to assist young individuals between the ages of 13 - 18 with Cerebral Palsy to:
- Build confidence socialising and communicating within the wider community
- Develop strategies and skills to deal with a variety of social occasions
- Learn to take managed risks through peer support
- Acquire the required skills to access and use public transport successfully
For this program to be of the most benefit, teenage participants with Cerebral Palsy require the following skills, or the capacity to develop these skills over time:
- The ability to be independent most of the time in the community as an adult.
- The ability to develop skills required to interact/ communicate needs with members of the general public without assistance from another person.
- The social skills to be able to take advantage of the interaction that this group offers with other teenagers of similar ages and abilities.
- Have the intellectual ability to develop skills such as using a phone, money handling, reading timetables, purchasing food and refreshments.
If you feel that you, or somebody you know with Cerebral Palsy will benefit from this program, please contact our AAA Co-ordinator, at the CPSN for more info.
City of Melbourne has generously provided funding for the AAA program to continue in the new year.
Who is it for? People aged 13 - 18 years who have cerebral palsy who are members of the Cerebral Palsy Support Network (CPSN)
Program Hours: Variable depending on the activity
Office Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9445 7488
Freecall: 1800 277 600
Facsimile: 9445 7489
Email: aaa@cpsn.info
Website: Cerebral Palsy Support Network
INTERCHANGE OUTER EAST FUNK IT UP FRIDAY DISCO
5 7 Yose Street
Ferntree Gully 3156
A non-profit, community based organisation which provides support to families who have a child or young person with a disability.
Regularly monthly disco held in Bayswater.
Who is it for? Young people aged 6 18 years.
Program Hours: 7.00pm 10.00pm, on the last Friday of each month.
Office Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm, Monday Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9758 5522
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9758 5899
Email: emma.kay@ioe.org.au
Website: Interchange Outer East
INTERCHANGE OUTER EAST - 10-13 RECREATION
5 - 7 Yose Street
Ferntree Gully 3156
A non-profit, community based organisation which provides support to families who have a child or a young person with a disability.
The 10-13 Recreation Program provides recreational activities. It operates during school term and consists of day activities on either a Saturday or Sunday plus full weekend camps. Small groups of 6 children access community based activities with the support of 4 volunteers and 2 Interchange staff members. Participants apply via an application process which involves selecting activity preferences every six months. The 10-13 Rec. Program is all about having fun with others of the same age in a small group environment. Waiting lists apply for this program.
Who is it for? Children 10 - 13 years living in the areas of Maroondah, Knox and Shire of Yarra Ranges.
Program Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Days: 10.00am - 5.00pm. Camps: 6.00pm Fridays - 5.00pm Sunday.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9758 5522
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9758 5899
Email: rachael.dewhurst@ioe.org.au
Website: Interchange Outer East
INTERCHANGE OUTER EAST - CHILDREN'S RECREATION
5 - 7 Yose Street
Ferntree Gully 3156
A non-profit, community based organisation which provides support to families who have a child or a young person with a disability.
Children's Recreation is designed to ease young children into group based activities in a supportive, non-threatening environment, enabling them to enjoy new experiences and make friends. Small groups of 5 children participate in a program of day activities and weekend camps with support from volunteers on a 1:1 basis plus 2 Interchange workers.
Who is it for? Children 4 - 10 years living in the areas of Maroondah, Knox and Shire of Yarra Ranges.
Program Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Days: 10.00am - 5.00pm. Camps: 6.00pm Fridays - 5.00pm Sunday.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9758 5522
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9758 5899
Email: kaisie.fairweather@ioe.org.au
Website: Interchange Outer East
INTERCHANGE OUTER EAST - YOUTH GROUP
5 - 7 Yose Street
Ferntree Gully 3156
A non-profit, community based organisation which provides support to families who have a child or a young person with a disability.
Youth Group provides opportunities for teenagers to participate in age appropriate community recreational activities, develop social skills and increase their levels of independence. Small groups of teenagers participate in various community based, full day activities and or camps.
Assistance with care needs and activity participation is provided by an Interchange staff member and a team of regular volunteers. Youth Group operates on a 1 staff / volunteer to 2 participants.
Who is it for? Teenagers aged 14 - 18 years living in the areas of Maroondah, Knox and Shire of Yarra Ranges.
Program Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Days: 10.00am - 5.00pm. Camps: 6.00pm Fridays - 5.00pm Sunday.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9758 5522
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9758 5899
Email: emma.kay@ioe.org.au
Website: Interchange Outer East
KELLY SPORTS & ERLS TIME OUT FOR SPORTS PROGRAM
Venue: Sportslink
Hanover Street
Vermont South 3133
A variety of fun and challenging activities delivered by experienced Kelly Sports coaches over 7 weeks playing the games of basketball, soccer, cricket and ball skills.
Who is it for? Children aged 5 12 years with autism spectrum disorder.
Program Hours: 4.15pm 5.30pm, Fridays for 7 weeks during school term.
Office Hours:
For more information please contact:
Telephone:
Freecall: 1300 798 915
Facsimile: 9480 0241
Email: francis@kellysports.com.au
Website: Kelly Sports
MT EVELYN SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL - SATURDAY CLUB
Cnr Hereford & Old Hereford Roads
Mt Evelyn 3796
An activity and excursion based program for children / adolescents with an intellectual disability aged between 6 and 18 years.
Who is it for? Children / adolescents living in the Outer Eastern suburbs of Melbourne who have an intellectual disability.
Program Hours: 10.00am - 4.00pm, six Saturdays per school term.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 4.30pm, school days.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9736 2499
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9736 3430
Email: mount.evelyn.sds@edumail.vic.gov.au
Website:
VILLA MARIA - FLEXIBLE RESPITE PROGRAM
535 - 537 High Street Road
Mt Waverley 3149
Flexible Respite offers an exciting range of recreational and camping programs for children and adolescents with a disability. The program offers a range of fun and challenging activities that provide great opportunities to make new friends in a safe and supported environment.
Who is it for? People aged 6 - 18 years living in the Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne.
Program Hours: During school term Saturdays, occasional Sundays.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9809 6823
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9803 0800
Email: respite.services@villamaria.com.au
Website: Villa Maria
WESLEY DISABILITY COMMUNITY SERVICES - KIDS UNDER KANVAS
Level 4, Suite 3, Palm Plaza Business Centre
23 - 25 Langhorne Street
Dandenong 3175
Provides young people who have a disability, the opportunity to participate in recreation and camping activities which develop new skills and self-confidence. The program promotes opportunities to share new experiences and make new friends while having fun.
Who is it for? People aged 8 - 18 years who have a mild to moderate disability.
Program Hours: Weekends.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone:
Freecall: 1300 132 131
Facsimile: 9771 6126
Email: wdcsintake@wesley.org.au
Website: Wesley Mission Melbourne
- ADULT
ALKIRA RECREATION SERVICE
3 Thurston Street
Box Hill 3128
Alkira offers a wide variety of recreation and leisure opportunities for people to enjoy on weeknights, weekends and during school holidays, as well as other holidays during the year. Activities include pasta and DVD nights at Alkira, cooking and craft activities, ten pin bowling, trips to sporting events, train trips, trips to the movies, dinner at restaurants, visits to the theatre or circus and seasonal activities.
The event calendar is changed every second month to ensure variety and to make sure people don't miss out on what's going on around Melbourne. People are required to pay in advance to secure a place. Staff and volunteers are available to help with all activities, which provide fun and social community involvement.
Who is it for? People aged 18 years and over, who have an intellectual disability and live with aging carers.
Program Hours: Weeknights 7.00 - 10.00pm (Wednesday or Thursday). Weekends 10.00am - 3.00pm (Saturday or Sunday). Times may vary depending upon activity.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 4.30pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9890 1365
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9897 3109
Email: info@alkira.org.au
Website: Alkira
BALWYN WELFARE ASSOCIATION - PLANNED ACTIVITY GROUP
Balwyn Welfare Association
45 Talbot Avenue
Balwyn 3130
Tuesday Travellers - A planned activity group which offers recreational activities and outings. Monthly in house lunch prepared with client participation.
Who is it for? Adults with a mild intellectual disability, living at home with and elderly parent(s). Average age is 55 - 75 years. Living in Boroondara.
Program Hours: Tuesday 12.00pm - 3.30pm.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 4.30pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9836 9681
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9836 8259
Email: mcs@balwynwelfare.org.au
Website: Balwyn Welfare Association
BELGRAVE SOUTH COMMUNITY HOUSE - WEEKEND EXTEND PROGRAM
Gilmore Court
Belgrave South 3160
The Weekend Extend Program is a small community based recreation program for people with disabilities. A small group of participants ensures each person is given the opportunity to extend their skills, experiences and friendships.
There are two meeting points:
- Belgrave South Community House
- Chirnside Park Community Centre
Who is it for? People aged 16 plus years.
Program Hours: 10.00am - 4.00pm, either Saturday or Sunday. Some activities may be held in the evening to take advantage of what the community has to offer.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 4.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9754 2274
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9752 6363
Email: bsch-extend@netspace.net.au
Website: Belgrave South Community House
CRAIG FAMILY CENTRE - ACE SPACE
7 Samarinda Avenue
Ashburton 3147
Ace Space is a casual, centre-based activity group at 'the Craig' where people living in the area can just drop in. It's a time to meet people, participate in a fun cooking or craft activity or simply hang out with friends for a while.
Ace Space provides social opportunities for people who experience disability and live independently in the community.
Who is it for? People aged 18 - 40 living in the Monash and Booroondara council areas.
Program Hours: 3.00pm - 6.00pm Thursdays.
Office Hours: 11.00am - 6.00pm Thursdays.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9885 7789
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9885 6299
Email: craig.disability@craigfc.org.au
Website: Craig Family Centre
CRAIG FAMILY CENTRE - A-CREW
7 Samarinda Avenue
Ashburton 3147
A-Crew is a group for people who experience disability to participate in activities out in the community with staff support. It's a time to relax, learn and discover and be socially and mentally stimulated. It also provides some respite time for carers.
Who is it for? People aged 18 - 40 living in the Monash and Booroondara council areas.
Program Hours: Alternative Saturdays during school terms. Usually between 11.00am and 5.00pm ranging 3 - 6 hours. Occasional dinner outing.
Office Hours: 11.00am - 6.00pm Thursdays.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9885 7789
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9885 6299
Email: craig.disability@craigfc.org.au
Website: Craig Family Centre
EASTERN ACCESS COMMUNITY HEALTH - ABOUND
46 Warrandyte Road
Ringwood 3134
Abound provides supported recreation, continuing education and social activities in community venues for people with an acquired brain injury.
Groups meet weekly and are low cost.
Who is it for? People aged 18 - 65 years who have an acquired brain injury.
Program Hours: Various day and evening activities.
Office Hours: 8.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9871 1850
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9876 0100
Email: aames@each.com.au
Website: Eastern Access Community Health - Abound
EASTERN DINERS CLUB
A self directed social club providing young adults with disabilities, the opportunity to eat out monthly together at various restaurants and cafes in the eastern region.
Who is it for? Young adults over 18 years with physical and multiple disabilities.
Program Hours: Varies, usually third Saturday evenings of every month.
Office Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Membership Officer
Eastern Diners Club
C/- Kerrimuir Neighbourhood House
Telephone: 9899 7660
Email: easterndiners@gmail.com
Website:
EASTERN RECREATION & LEISURE SERVICES
Head Office
125 George Street
Doncaster 3109
Eastern Recreation & Leisure Services Inc. (ERLS) is a community-based organisation that operates throughout the Eastern Metropolitan Region. ERLS covers the following seven municipalities; Knox, Maroondah, Whitehorse, Monash, Manningham, Boroondara and the Shire of Yarra Ranges.
Our Mission
Eastern Recreation & Leisure Services Inc will be the leading edge advisors on developments and delivery of accessible and inclusive practices in sport and recreation; in achieving this there will be greater platforms for participation for all in the community.
Aim
Facilitate the development of accessible and inclusive sport and recreation environments to increase the participation of people of all abilities in their community.
Our Programs
Access for All Abilities Program
Access for All Abilities is a Victorian Government Initiative co-ordinated by Sport and Recreation Victoria.
For over 10 years the program has, and continues to support and develop inclusive sport and recreation opportunities for people with a disability.
ERLS Sport and Active Recreation Respite Program
Through the EECO program activities, ERLS delivers sport and recreation focused respite for people who experience disability and reside in the Eastern Region of Melbourne. The program aims to provide families with respite but at the same time, participants with disabilities are able to explore experience and connect to the many opportunities and benefits that sport and active recreation has to offer.
Volunteer Incentive Program
The ERLS Volunteer Incentive Program provides a platform to recruit, train and appropriately place volunteers into community sport and active recreation settings, with the intent of building the sport and recreation providers scope to deliver successful and inclusive opportunities for the broader community.
RAID Basketball and Netball Competitions
The aim of the RAID Competition is to provide a weekly netball and basketball competition for people with a disability, providing opportunities to undertake training in basketball and netball through skilled instruction and game practices.
Doncaster All Abilities Basketball Leadership Program
Operating through the Doncaster All Abilities Basketball Association, the Leadership Program aims to develop competition leaders for tomorrow.
Who is it for? People aged 16 years plus living in the municipalities of Boroondara Manningham, Whitehorse, Monash, Knox and Maroondah. The Respite program extends to the Shire of Yarra Ranges.
Program Hours: Varied, 7 days a week.
Office Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9885 9977 or 9848 9204
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9840 0123
Email: respite@erls.net
Website: ERLS
FUN FUN DANCE CLASSES
Bayswater Youth Centre
Cnr Pine Road and Station Street
Bayswater 3153
Weekly dance classes for people with all abilities Come and learn all the popular dance routines including Time Warp, Achy Breaky, Nutbush, Chicken Dance, YMCA, Bust Stop, Rock n Roll moves, and Line Dances. Bookings essential.
Who is it for? People aged 18 years plus.
Program Hours: 10am 11.30am, Wednesday mornings (during school term) Cost - $6.00pp (Carers & Support Staff free)
Office Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 0413 812 988 (Kathy) 0419 552 694 & 9762 3868 (Gordon)
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9897 3109
Email: djflash@ozemail.com.au
Website:
HAWTHORN AQUATIC & LEISURE CENTRE REGENERATE PROGRAM
Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Linda Crescent
Hawthorn 3122
Current sessions tailored for people who have had a stroke or have Multiple Sclerosis. Provide individually tailored gym programs following a health consultation.
Who is it for? People aged 18 years plus who have had a stroke or have Multiple Sclerosis.
Program Hours: Weekly group sessions, Monday 12.00pm (MS) Thursday 1pm (Stroke).
Office Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 8862 9100
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9815 0268
Email: hawthorn@ymca.org.au
Website: Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre
IMPACT SUPPORT SERVICES Inc - IMPACT LEISURE SERVICES
59 Warrigal Road
Oakleigh 3166
Impact Leisure Services is a division of IMPACT that provides respite and recreation programs and supported holiday opportunities to adults with intellectual disabilities. Impact Leisure Services offers an extensive holiday program incorporating weekend, longer trips and interstate and overseas trips.
Who is it for? Adults with an intellectual disability.
Program Hours: Various times - including weekends.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9568 6144
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9568 6044
Email: impact@impact.vic.edu.au
Website: Impact Support Services
INDEPENDENCE AUSTRALIA - VADA CREATIVE ARTS GROUP
208 Wellington Street
Collingwood 3066
Independence Australia Community Solutions offers a wide range of specialised personal services that enable people with a disability or physical need to achieve a better quality of life.
The Creative Arts Group offer a variety of activities including drama, painting, ceramics and several other mediums to choose from. Community Festivals and exhibitions form part of the program and participants are encouraged to take part in these enjoyable events. Bookings essential.
Who is it for? People 18 years plus with a physical disability living in the Eastern Region of Melbourne.
Program Hours: 10.00am - 3.00pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Yarrunga Community Centre, Croydon.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 1300 704 456
Freecall:
Facsimile: 1300 704 451
Email: linda.morton@independenceaustralia.com
Website: Independence Australia
INTERACT AUSTRALIA - RECREATION UNLIMITED
PO Box 346
Fairfield 3078
Interact Recreation Unlimited is a non-funded, not-for-profit service, specialising in supported holidays and establishing community connections for people with disability.
Who is it for? People aged 18 years plus living in metro and rural regions of Melbourne
Program Hours: Monthly holiday opportunities vary in duration (3,4 & 5 days).
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9497 3444
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9497 2511
Email: mhulbert@interactaust.com.au
Website: Interact Australia
INTERCHANGE OUTER EAST - ADULT RECREATION
5 - 7 Yose Street
Ferntree Gully 3156
A non-profit, community based organisation which provides support to families who have a child or a young person with a disability.
The Adult Recreation program provides young adults with a range of recreational and social opportunities through the provision of activity days and camps. Outings are age appropriate and community based. Participants must be able to work within a framework of 1:3.
Who is it for? Adults aged 18 years plus living in the areas of Maroondah, Knox and Shire of Yarra Ranges. Participants must have registered with Interchange before they turn 26 years of age.
Program Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Days - 10.00am - 5.00pm. Camps - 6.00pm Friday - 5.00pm Sunday.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9758 5522
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9758 5899
Email: kieran.cantwell@ioe.org.au
Website: Interchange Outer East
KNOX COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE -ALL ABILITIES DANCE AND DRAMA CLASSES
Bayswater Youth & Community Hall,
Cnr Pine Road and Station Street
Bayswater 3153
The Knox Community Arts Centre offers dance and drama classes for people of all abilities. Currently the classes coincide with the school terms and break for the school holidays. The drama classes operate on a Wednesday evening from 7-8pm with tutor Lianne Counsell. Liannes classes focus on self expression, self awareness, inclusion, group participation and lots of creativity.
The dance class runs from 6-7pm on a Thursday evening with tutor, Kathy Rooke. Kathy has taught dance at the arts centre for many years and encourages participants to let their bodies move to the rhythm of the music. Her classes consist of a range of dance styles including rock n roll, line dancing, and other creative routines. Her classes aim to expand co-ordination and interaction in a fun and supportive environment.
Both classes work toward an end of year performance on stage at the Knox Community Arts Centre. This is an opportunity for participants to experience performing in a professional theatre setting. It is also a great way for family and friends to come and see what has been achieved in the classes over the year.
Who is it for? People aged 18 years plus
Program Hours: 7.00pm 8.00pm, Wednesday 6.00pm 7.00pm, Thursday
Office Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9729 7287
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9720 0160
Email: samara.cunningham@knox.vic.gov.au
Website:
MAZENOD PANTHERS FIDA TEAM
Central Reserve
Cnr Springvale & Waverley Roads
Glen Waverley 3150
A football team for people with an intellectual disability and competes in the local FIDA competition.
Who is it for? People aged 18 years plus with an intellectual disability.
Program Hours: 4.30pm 5.30pm, Wednesday (training) Sundays (every second) March - August
Office Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 0431 840 466 or 9564 0924
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9886 1195
Email: asharp@bigpond.net.au
Website:
NUNAWADING AQUALINK - ALLFIT
Fraser Place
Forest Hill 3131
Allfit is a program designed to increase the accessibility of health and fitness opportunities for people with a physical disability. Allfit will show participants how the benefits of participation in physical activity can improve their health, fitness and quality of life. Allfit will also empower participants to make participation in physical activity part of their life style.
Who is it for? Adults aged 18 years plus with a physical disability.
Program Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
Office Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9878 4576
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9894 3846
Email: enquirynunawading@aqualink.com.au
Website:
REC-LINE
773 Warrigal Road
Oakleigh 3166
Rec-Line provides supported community based recreation and leisure activities and holiday opportunities for adults with an intellectual disability.
A weekly disco & dinner function is held on a Thursday night.
The participants may be living independently, with a carer, or in a government funded community residential unit or in a community service organisation residential unit.
Who is it for? People aged 18 years plus, living in the Eastern & Southern Metro areas of Melbourne.
Program Hours: Varying according to the activity.
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday and weekends.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9564 0924
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9568 4238
Email: yskoda@oakleighcentre.org
Website: Rec-Line at the Oakleigh Centre
SCOPE RECHARGE
750 Boronia Road
Wantirna 3152
Scope ReCharge is a community recreational respite program for people with disabilities and their families across the Eastern metropolitan region. ReCharge is funded by the Department of Human Services Greak Break Funding.
ReCharge adopts a community capacity building approach, working alongside the community to build and enhance their ability to provide meaningful recreational respite otions for people with disabilities and their families.
Each program offers monthly recreational respite programs. Each program operates on the weekend, for approximately 6 hours in length. The programs are offered in partnership with a variety of neighbourhood houses, community arts centres, and leisure and recreation centres.
Who is it for? People aged 18 years plus.
Program Hours: 10.00am - 4.00pm, Saturday & Sunday.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9801 6222
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9887 1901
Email: recharge@scopevic.org.au
Website: Scope Recharge
TRY ACTIVITIES CENTRE - SHAKE YOU BON BON
125 George Street
East Doncaster 3109
A fun and social dance class for young people with a disability to develop co-ordination, recognise beat and rhythm, to increase self-confidence and control of movement. Set to contemporary music create and learn new routines that will get you on the dance floor.
Who is it for? Young Adults living in the Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne
Program Hours: Tuesdays 5.00pm - 6.00pm
Office Hours: 9.00am - 6.00pm, Monday - Wednesday. 9.00 - 5.00pm, Thursday. 9.00am - 12.30pm, Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9855 9200
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9855 8952
Email: tryac@tryyouth.org.au
Website: Try Youth
TURNTABLE DISCO
Bayswater Youth Centre
Cnr Pine Road and Station Street
Bayswater 3153
A monthly disco for people with all abilities.
Who is it for? People aged 18 years plus.
Program Hours: 6.30pm 9.00pm, second Friday of each month (Some dates subject to change) Entry - $8.00pp (Carers & Support Staff free)
Office Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 0413 812 988 (Kathy) 0419 552 694 & 9762 3868 (Gordon)
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9897 3109
Email: djflash@ozemail.com.au
Website:
VILLA MARIA - ADULT SOCIAL
535 - 537 High Street Road
Mt Waverley 3149
Adult Social Group provides an opportunity to make lasting friendships, have fun, get involved in the community and develop independence skills, by participating in an exciting range of recreation and camping programs for adults with a disability. Activities are age appropriate, fun and challenging, and provide great opportunities to make new friends and explore a variety of activities.
Who is it for? People aged 18 years - 64 years living in the Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne.
Program Hours: Sunday - once a month. Camps vary.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9809 6823
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9803 0800
Email: respite.services@villamaria.com.au
Website: Villa Maria
VISION AUSTRALIA - INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES (BORONIA)
252 Dorset Road
Boronia 3155
Vision Australia is a living partnership between people who are blind, sighted or have low vision. We are united by our passion that in the future people who are blind or have low vision will have access to and fully participate in every part of life they choose.
Activities include:
Day programs - Wednesday and Friday
Dinner groups - 2 on 1st Monday evening of the month.
Younger persons lunch group -2nd Monday of the month.
Audio Book Readers club -2nd Friday of the month
Self help groups, on various days
Who is it for? People with a vision impairment of any age living in the areas of Knox, Maroondah, Whitehorse, Monash and Yarra Ranges.
Program Hours: Variable depending on the activity.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 4.30pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9760 0000
Freecall: 1300 847 466
Facsimile: 9761 2455
Email:
Website: Vision Australia
VISION AUSTRALIA INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES (KOOYONG)
454 Glenferrie Road
Kooyong 3144
Vision Australia is a living partnership between people who are blind, sighted or have low vision. We are united by our passion that in the future people who are blind or have low vision will have access to and fully participate in every part of life they choose.
Activities include:
Day programs - Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday
Dinner group- 1st Monday evening of the month.
Self help groups- Various days
On The Go six week short programs ( various days)
Fishing group 2nd Tuesday of the month
Special interest group- 2nd Friday of the month
Ballroom dancing Wednesday evenings
Ten pin(skittles) Alternative Fridays
Friday Golf Group- Alternative Fridays
There are other programs run from Kooyong ie, U3A Kooyong, Swish, Indoor biased bowls etc.
Who is it for? People with a vision impairment of any age living in the areas of Boroondara, Manningham Glen Eira, Stonnington and Port Phillip.
Program Hours: Variable depending on the activity.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 4.30pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 1300 847 466
Freecall: 1300 847 466
Facsimile: 9864 9219
Email:
Website: Vision Australia
WESLEY DISABILITY COMMUNITY SERVICES - YOUNG ADULTS PROGRAM
Level 4, Suite 3, Palm Plaza Business Centre
23 - 25 Langhorne Street
Dandenong 3175
Provides recreational and camping opportunities. Activities are provided on weekends and the planning process involves all participants.
Who is it for? People aged 18 - 25 years who have a mild to moderate disability.
Program Hours: Weekends.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone:
Freecall: 1300 132 131
Facsimile: 9771 6126
Email: wdcsintake@wesley.org.au
Website: Wesley Mission Melbourne
- CHILD & ADULT
BASKETBALL VICTORIA - BASKETBALL FOR ALL
Box 3
Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre
Aughtie Drive
Albert Park 3206
Basketball Victoria has developed a number of programs designed to meet the needs of participants with a disability. Programs such as Skill, Fun and Play and Aussie Hoops Oz Ball have been modified, allowing participants with a disability to learn, develop and practice basketball skills in a supportive environment.
Who is it for? People with a Disability.
Program Hours: Variable
Office Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm, Monday - Friday
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9927 6666
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9927 6677
Email: enquiries@basketballvictoria.com.au
Website: Basketball Victoria
CITY OF BOROONDARA HEALTH, AGEING AND DISABILITY SERVICES (SOCIAL GROUPS)
360 Burwood Road
Hawthorn 3122
The City of Boroondara Home and Community Care (HACC) program runs 4 Social Groups on weekends. The Social Group programs provide meaningful respite opportunities for parents and carers of young people with a disability.
The objectives of the program are to:
provide positive experiences that enhance individual development and community participation
focus on individual interests and provide increased opportunities for decision making
support the carer relationship by providing regular short-term respite
foster partnerships and integration with other service providers in the region.
As the service is provided in a group setting, attendees are required to have minimal support needs and be independent with toileting, mobility and behaviour management. Activities include: museums, sporting events, BBQs, theatre/musical productions, markets, ten pin bowling, football games, movies and so forth. An in-home assessment is required to determine eligibility, hours, and fees in accordance with the HACC guidelines.
Who is it for? People with a disability, aged 9 -32 years and living in the City of Boroondara.
Program Hours: Saturdays & Sundays. Variable times depending on the group.
Office Hours: 8:30am 5:15pm Monday - Friday
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9278 4722
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9278 4748
Email: ageing.disabilityservices@boroondara.vic.gov.au
Website: City of Boroondara
CLUB WILD
Club Wild is one of Australia's leading community arts organisations run by and for people with a disability. Club Wild supports the creative expression of people with a disability through music, dance, multimedia and performance, and champions their equal participation in society - in a seriously funky style! Club Wild runs an exciting program of disability friendly dance parties, training and creative workshops on songwriting, music performance, drumming and dance, hip hop, rapping, DJing, MCing, multimedia and more.
Who is it for? Statewide
Program Hours: Dance parties at North Melbourne Town Hall, Friday 7.00pm - 10.00pm. Workshops open during the day and on weekends.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Wednesday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9326 9970
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9326 9970
Email: phil@clubwild.net
Website: Club Wild
DONCASTER & DISTRICT YOUTH CLUB - DONCASTER ALL ABILITIES BASKETBALL
Leeds Street Stadium
East Doncaster 3109
and
DISC Stadium
Springvale Road
Donvale 3111
A basketball competition for people with intellectual disabilities.
Who is it for? 5 years plus.
Program Hours: Thursday & Friday nights 6.00pm - 9.00pm. Sunday training 5pm - 6pm.
Office Hours:
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9842 8319
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9842 8512
Email: gail_dick@hotmail.com
Website:
INTERCHANGE INNER EAST RECREATION PROGRAM
2 Kendall Street
Canterbury 3126
Interchange Inner East is a community based not-for-profit organisation which provides planned respite programs that are responsive to the changing needs of families and their children/young adults with disabilities. At present Interchange Inner East provides a range of programs each of which differ to suit individual needs. They are the Host Program, the Recreation Program, the Flexible Family Support Program and the Individual Care Program.
The Recreation Program provides respite to families through regular planned social and recreational group activities for young people. Young people who have a disability are able to experience a variety of community based activities, develop social skills and increase their level of independence.
Recreation groups are formed taking into consideration the age and abilities of the participants.
Groups cater to individuals between the ages of 12 35.
Each group has one to three respite care workers, as well as, a pool of volunteers providing support.
Groups meet at least once a month, usually on a Saturday, for recreational activities. In addition, groups have weekends away during the year.
School holiday activities and camps for 12 18 year olds are run in each of the school holidays for current participants.
Who is it for? People aged 12 35 years living in the areas of Boroondara, Manningham, Monash & Whitehorse.
Program Hours: Weekends and school holidays
Office Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm, Monday - Friday
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9836 9811
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9888 5272
Email: vivienne@iie.org.au or hayley@iie.org.au
Website: Interchange Inner East
JEWISH CARE VICTORIA - RESPITE SERVICES (RECREATION)
619 St Kilda Road
Melbourne 3004
Jewish Care currently offers four groups for Jewish people with a disability. The aim of these groups is to provide an opportunity for people with a disability to develop friendships while trialling a range of recreational activities (eg. Bowling, picnics, movies, arts & crafts)
Who is it for? People aged 13 years plus with a disability.
Program Hours: Weekends, and school holidays.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 8517 5980
Freecall:
Facsimile: 8517 5955
Email: respite@jewishcare.org.au
Website: Jewish Care Victoria
KNOX LEISUREWORKS NUBUDDY SWIMMING PROGRAM
Tormore Road
Boronia 3155
The YMCA Nubuddy Program is aimed at offering people over the age of 15 with intellectual and some physical disabilities water based activities in a fun, social, supportive environment.
Who is it for? Young people and adults aged 15 years plus, with intellectual and some physical disabilities.
Program Hours: Every Saturday, two groups per day. Each group attends once per fortnight.
Office Hours: 9.00am 6.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9762 3133
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9720 6168
Email:
Website: Knox YMCA
MANNINGHAM YMCA - LEISURE ACCESS PROGRAM (LAP)
YMCA Community Wellness Centre
3 Mitchell Street
East Doncaster 3109
The Leisure Access Program (LAP) is a recreational and social program developed for teenagers and young adults in the Manningham area living with disabilities. Placed into groups (determined by function levels and program suitability), a variety of programs are offered, which are suitable to each particular group's needs and interests whilst also providing respite for parents and carers. Activities are run as either a day program on a Saturday or an evening program on a Wednesday, dependent upon the group. School holiday programs (SHLAP) also offer an opportunity for all the LAP members to get to know each other and socialise with their friends. All groups are fully supervised and supported by qualified and enthusiastic staff during each activity.
Who is it for? Three groups
Red: High needs, challenging behaviour
Green: 12-25 (approx) years old
Rap: Quite independent over 25 year olds
Program Hours: 6.00pm - 9.00pm, Wednesday. 10.00am - 4.00pm Saturday.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Wednesday. 9.00am - 1.00pm, Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9848 9544
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9848 7455
Email: lap@ymca.org.au
Website:
MONTROSE FOOTBALL CLUB
Montrose Primary School Oval
Leith Road
Montrose 3765
Montrose Football Club offers the opportunity for young people aged 12 years and over to learn the skills of Australian Rules Football. The clinics are supported by experienced coaches and club volunteers.
Who is it for? People aged 12 years and over with an intellectual disability.
Program Hours: 11.00 1.00pm, Sundays (during football season)
Office Hours:
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9728 4675
Freecall:
Facsimile:
Email: Montrose@efl.org.au
Website:
RINGWOOD SPIDERS FOOTBALL CLUB
Ringwood Spiders football club provides Australian Rules football opportunities for people with a mild to medium intellectual disability. We compete in the Football Integration Development Association (FIDA) which has been successfully run since the early 90s and has over 400 participants throughout Victoria.
Programs include:
- Senior Team (14 40 years)
- Lake Side Cafι Junior Development Squad (14-16 years)
- Cheerleader Squad
- Social & Recreation Activities
Who is it for? People aged 11 years plus who have a mild to medium intellectual disability.
Program Hours: Variable due to program, mainly on weekends. Senior Team training Wednesdays 5.30pm 6.45pm at Jubilee Park, Ringwood. Games fortnightly on a Sunday morning (at one of 3 grounds)
Office Hours:
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9725 8264
Freecall:
Facsimile:
Email: info@ringwoodspiders.com
Website: Ringwood Spiders
SAILABILITY LYSTERFIELD
Lysterfield Lake Horswood Rd Lysterfield
The aim of Lysterfield Sailability is to introduce people of all ages and abilities to the joys of sailing in a straightforward, fun, inexpensive way. Recreational sailing in specially designed Access Dinghies for people of all abilities, with a purpose built jetty and a lifting hoist for people with physical disabilities. Run from October to May, the Lysterfield Sailability program runs Wednesdays, every second Sunday and soon to be Fridays for disability support groups, special schools and individuals. Some formal training and coaching opportunities are also available. This great program is run solely by volunteers feel free to make volunteer enquiries too.
Who is it for? People of all ages.
Program Hours: Variable - Wednesdays, every second Sundays and maybe Fridays.
Office Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9754 2274 (Belgrave Sth Community House)0411 044 591 Leanne Skinner
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9752 6363
Email: bsch-extend@netspace.net.au or sailability@yachtingvictoria.com.au
Website: Belgrave South Community House, Sailability Victoria
SAILABILITY VICTORIA
20 locations state-wide
The aim of sailability is to introduce people of all ages and abilities to the joys of sailing in a straightforward, fun, inexpensive way. Recreational sailing programs for disability support groups, special schools and individuals. Some formal training and coaching opportunities also available.
Who is it for? People of all ages living in Victoria
Program Hours: Variable depending on local program schedules.
Office Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9597 0066
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9598 7384
Email: sailability@yachtingvictoria.com.au
Website: Sailability Victoria
TWYLIGHT DISCO
The TwYlight Disco is a Manningham YMCA Youth Services run event, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Doncaster and the TRY Activities Centre. TwYlight is held four times per year specifically for people living with a disability, providing a safe and fun environment for the participants to let their hair down and dance the night away.
Who is it for? People living with a disability (open age).
Program Hours: 3 hours, 4 times a year (dates TBA).
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9848 9544
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9848 7455
Email: mys@ymca.org.au
Website: TwYlight Disco
VILLA MARIA - BRIDGING THE GAP
535 - 537 High Street Road
Mt Waverley 3149
Bridging the Gap provides an opportunity to make lasting friendships, have fun, get involved in the community and develop independence skills, by participating in an exciting range of recreation programs for adolescents and young adults with a disability. The program is designed to support participants who are currently transitioning from children to adult services. Activities are age appropriate, fun and challenging, and provide great opportunities to make new friends and explore a variety of activities.
Who is it for? People aged 16 - 25 years living in the Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne.
Program Hours: Sunday - fortnightly. Camps - vary.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9809 6820
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9803 0800
Email: respite.services@villamaria.com.au
Website: Villa Maria
WHEELCHAIR SPORTS VICTORIA
341 George Street
Fitzroy 3065
Wheelchair sports Victoria (WSV) is the leading provider in sport and recreation for people with a physical disability throughout Victoria. Established in 1963, WSV provides an extensive range of sport and recreation opportunities, some of which include: wheelchair basketball, athletics, swimming, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair tennis, hand cycling, lawn bowls, boccia, 7-a-side football and shooting. The majority of our members include: spinal cord injury (paraplegia and quadraplegia), lower limb amputees, spina bifida, cerebral palsy and various other physical conditions affecting mobility.
Who is it for? WSV provides sport and recreation opportunities for people of all ages with physical and sensory disabilities.
Program Hours: Variable.
Office Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9473 0133
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9473 0134
Email: info@wsv.org.au
Website: Wheelchair Sports Victoria
YMCA ACCESS FOR ALL ABILITIES SHIRE OF YARRA RANGES
Shiralee house
1 Little Yarra Road
Yarra Junction 3797
Access for All Abilities is a Victorian Government initiative coordinated by Sport and Recreation Victoria. For over 10 years the program has, and continues to support and develop inclusive sport and recreation opportunities for people with a disability throughout Victoria. Mums, dads, kids, families, friends, seniors, support people, clubs, sporting associations, leisure centres and disability groups can also get involved.
Access for All Abilities providers are professionals working at a community level to support and develop inclusive sport and recreation opportunities for people of all abilities. Access for All Abilities providers promote and encourage a range of sport and recreation opportunities across the state from basketball to cricket, walking, aussie rules football, soccer, sailing, and more.
Access for All Abilities providers can offer you:
A variety of ideas and contacts to get you active and involved
Links to organised activities at local facilities
Timely and up to date advice on the latest sport and recreation opportunities in your area
Pathways to sport and recreation opportunities right up to an elite level
Opportunities to be trained and undertake roles to coach, umpire and volunteer.
Who is it for? People with a disability living in the Shire of Yarra Ranges.
Program Hours: n/a
Office Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm, Thursday & Friday, and alternating Wednesdays.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 5967 5833
Mobile: 0447 301 445
Facsimile:
Email: lucinda.bain@ymca.org.au
Website: Access for All Abilities
YOORALLA - RECREATION
Ground Floor
244 Flinders Street
Melbourne 3000
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 recreation experiences. The recreation team has workers with particular expertise in:
- health and fitness
- holidays and travel
- aquatics
- community recreation.
Who is it for? People aged 6 years and over who have a disability. Service priority is given to people who have high and complex support needs.
Program Hours: Variable depending on activities.
Office Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Wednesday - Friday.
For more information please contact:
Telephone: 9916 5800
Freecall:
Facsimile: 9916 5900
Email:
Website: Yooralla
