Find contact details for organisations and services relevant to sport and recreation for people with a disability and sport and recreation providers. If you want to suggest a contact please email info@dsr.org.au.
Access for All Abilities
Access for All Abilities is a Victorian Government initiative coordinated by Sport and Recreation Victoria. Access for All Abilities providers are professionals working at a community level to develop inclusive sport and recreation opportunities for people of all abilities.
Phone: (03) 9935 8031
Blind Sports Victoria
Blind Sports Victoria (BSV) assists people who have low vision or no vision to take part in a wide variety of sports.
Phone: (03) 9822 8876
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Deaf Sports Recreation Victoria
Deaf Sports Recreation Victoria (DSRV) Inc is the peak organisation to represent the Deaf/deaf/hard of hearing people in sport, recreation and health and wellbeing in Victoria.
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Disabled WinterSport Australia
The purpose of DWA is to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to enjoy winter sports and to enjoy the magnificent environment that is Australia's Snowy Mountains with fellow skiers.
Phone: 0406 367 899
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Limbs 4 Life
Limbs 4 Life aims to empower amputees by developing and delivering information resources, with support and by fostering positive advocacy.
Phone: 1300 782 231 (free call)
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Nican
Nican provides information on recreation, tourism, sport and the arts for people with disability and supports an Australian society where any recreational opportunity values diversity, supports freedom and choice, and strengthens inclusive communities.
Phone: 1800 806 769
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People Outdoors
People Outdoors is a community based non-profit organisation established by the Australian Camps Association in 1989. People Outdoors strives to provide recreation activities to people of all ages and disabilities including outdoor adventure and weekend camping experiences. They work with individuals who have a physical or intellectual disability or an acquired brain injury
Ph: (03) 9430 2950
Regional Sports Assembly Network
Regional Sports Network Victoria (RSNV) is the peak body which supports nine independent organisations across regional Victoria. These nine organisations are classed as Regional Sports Assemblies and are charged with the critical role of supporting the sport and recreation sector within their region.
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Sailability
The aim of Sailability is to introduce people of all ages and abilities to the joys of sailing in a straightforward, fun, inexpensive way and in a supportive environment.
Phone: (03) 9597 0066
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Special Olympics
Special Olympics is a not-for-profit organisation that transforms the lives of people with an intellectual disability through sport.
Phone: (03) 9877 2769
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VicsRapid
The Victorian Sport and Recreation Association for Persons with an Intellectual Disability (VICSRAPID) is a not-for-profit organisation that works with other state sporting organisations to provide sport and recreation opportunities for people with an intellectual disability in an inclusive environment.
Phone: (03) 9926 1380
Victorian Electric Wheelchair Sports Association
The Victorian Electric Wheelchair Sports Association (VEWSA) provides sporting and recreational activities for children and adults who require the use of electric wheelchairs (including powered scooters) for personal independence and functional mobility.
Phone/Fax: (03) 9574 8335
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YMCA Victoria
YMCA Victoria works from a base of Christian values to provide opportunities for all people to grow in body, mind and spirit.
Phone: (03) 9403 5000
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Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities (ADEC)
ADEC strives to empower people with a disability from Non-English speaking backgrounds, their carers, and families to fully participate as members of the Victorian community. ADEC is a state-wide organisation in Victoria.
Phone: (03) 9480 1666
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Amaze (Autism Victoria)
Amaze (Autism Victoria) is a member-based not-for-profit organisation. It is the peak body for Autism Spectrum Disorders in Victoria. Its aim is to improve the quality of life for people affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders, their family and carers.
Phone: (03) 9657 1600
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AQA Victoria
The Australia Quadriplegic Association (AQA) Victoria is a provider of support and services for people who sustain spinal cord injuries (quadriplegia and paraplegia) and similar physical disabilities.
Phone: (03) 9489 0777 or Toll Free 1800 999 128
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Association for Children with a Disability
The Association for Children with a Disability is an information, support and advocacy organisation for children with a disability and their families, in Victoria, Australia.
Phone: (03) 9818 2000 or 1800 654 013 (rural callers)
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beyondblue
Beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related disorders in Australia.
Phone: 1300 22 4636
Cerebral Palsy Support Network
The Cerebral Palsy Support Network is a self-help organisation run by people who have a personal experience with cerebral palsy. It has been set up specifically to provide information, support and resources to children and adults with cerebral palsy and their families in Victoria.
Phone: (03) 9445 7488 or Toll Free 1300 277 600
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GLBTIQ Disability Support Service
GLBTIQ Disability Support Services aspires to deliver more flexible, creative and specialised support services tailored to each individual’s needs, connecting them back to the Gay and Lesbian communities and other communities.
Phone: 0420 581 493
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Independence Australia
Independence Australia is a leader in the provision of specifically tailored services and products that support and empower people to regain, retain and extend their independence.
Phone: 1300 704 456
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Infoxchange Australia
Infoxchange Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation based in Melbourne, Victoria with a mission to create social equality and opportunity by empowering people through access to information technology and enabling the exchange of information and ideas.
Phone: (03) 9418 7400
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MS Australia
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Australia makes a commitment to enhance the quality of life of people with MS and reduce the impact of MS on the families and carers of those with Multiple Sclerosis.
Phone: (03) 9845 2700
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Psychiatric Disability Services of Victoria (VICSERV)
VICSERV is a membership-based organisation and the peak body representing community managed mental health services in Victoria. These services include housing support, home-based outreach, psychosocial and pre-vocational day programs, residential rehabilitation, mutual support and self-help, respite care and Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) services.
Phone: (03) 9519 7000
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Short Statured People of Australia Vic
The SSPA aims to advance equal opportunities in education, employment and the community for persons of short stature; provide support and work towards the removal of disadvantages involving persons of short stature; provide opportunities for fellowship in social activities; and encourage each other, by example, to live a full and happy life.
Contact via their website by filling out an inquiry form.
Scope
Scope is a not-for-profit organisation providing disability services throughout Victoria to thousands of children and adults with physical and multiple disabilities.
Phone: (03) 9843 3000
Spina Bifida Foundation Victoria
The Spina Bifida Foundation of Victoria was established in the mid-1990s and provides its members and the community with a range of resources in living with, managing and preventing spina bifida.
Phone: (03) 9663 0075
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Spinal Hub
The website www.spinalhub.com.au (SpinalHub) is an information and education tool developed as part of the Victorian Spinal Cord Injury Program (VSCIP).
Phone: (03) 9418 0452
Vision Australia
Vision Australia is a partnership between people who are blind, sighted or have low vision. We are united by our passion that people who are blind or have low vision will have access to and fully participate in every part of life they choose.
Phone: 1300 84 74 66
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Women with Disabilities
Women with Disabilities Victoria is an organisation made up of women with disabilities who support women with disabilities to achieve their rights in Victoria. Our vision is “a world where all women are respected and can fully experience life”.
Phone: (03) 9664 9317
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Yooralla
Yooralla provides an integrated range of innovative and responsive services developed and shaped in consultation with those who use them. These services include therapy and equipment, accommodation and respite, employment and recreation, and independent living skills that improve mobility, communication, and quality of life. We offer pre-school, school-aged and adult therapy services including nursing, speech pathology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and education therapy.
Phone: (03) 9666 4500
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Melbourne Mobility Centre
A customer service centre providing support and access to central Melbourne for people with disabilities, older people and the elderly and those with temporary disabilities and for people of any age who require the information or equipment provided by the Centre.
Phone: (03) 9650 6499 or Free call 1800 735 266
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Service Seeker - Infoxchange
Service Seeker is Australia's most extensive directory of community support services providing access to 279,126 health, welfare and community service records.
Phone: (03) 9418 7400
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Taxi Subsidy
The Multi Purpose Taxi Program makes transport more accessible for Victorians with a severe and permanent disability. The Multi Purpose Taxi Program gives members half price taxi fares. It pays up to $60 per trip. Some members have a yearly limit.
Phone (Toll Free): 1800 638 802
Travellers Aid
Travellers Aid Australia is a not for profit with a 95-year history. Since 1916 they have supported travellers by providing simple and practical travel-related support and aid that assists visitors to travel independently and confidently no matter what their background.
Phone: (03) 9654 2600
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Access for All Abilities
Access for All Abilities is a Victorian Government initiative coordinated by Sport and Recreation Victoria. Access for All Abilities providers are professionals working at a community level to develop inclusive sport and recreation opportunities for people of all abilities
Phone: (03) 9935 8031
Gumtree
Gumtree is a free, easy and local classifieds service. Anyone can post or search for volunteer opportunities on this website. It receives over 1.5 million visitors per month.
Go Volunteer
GoVolunteer is an initiative of Volunteering Australia and is Australia's first national volunteer recruitment website. It is a not-for-profit site that provides free Internet advertising for not-for-profit community organisations looking for volunteers.
Phone: (03) 9820 4100
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Regional Sports Assembly Network
Regional Sports Network Victoria (RSNV) is the peak body which supports nine independent organisations across regional Victoria. These nine organisations are classed as Regional Sports Assemblies and are charged with the critical role of supporting the sport and recreation sector within their region.
Phone: (03) 5831 8456
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Volunteer Seeker - Infoxchange
Volunteer Seeker matches people with volunteer projects. Infoxchange Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation based in Melbourne, Victoria with a mission to create social equality and opportunity by empowering people through access to information technology and enabling the exchange of information and ideas.
Phone: (03) 9418 7400
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Australian Deaf Games
The Australian Deaf Games (“the Games”) were first held in 1964 and they are the pinnacle of Deaf sporting events in Australia and owned and managed by Deaf Sports Australia.
Phone: (03) 9473 1191
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Australian Paralympic Committee
The Australian Paralympic Committee helps Australians with disabilities participate in sport and compete at the Paralympic Games through partnerships with governments, business, sporting bodies and the community.
Phone: (02) 9704 0500
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Special Olympics Australia
Special Olympics Australia holds National Summer, Winter and Junior Games every four years as well as a Trans Tasman Tournament with neighbouring New Zealand.
Phone: (02) 8116 9833
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Australian Sports Commission
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is Australia’s primary national sports administration and advisory agency. On behalf of the Australian Government, the ASC plays a central leadership role in the development and operation of the Australian sports system, administering and funding sport programs and providing leadership, coordination and support for the sports sector.
Phone: (02) 6214 1111
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) website provides information on its Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD), and other helpful resources and information such as a listing of Victorian Specialist Schools.
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Office for Disability - Department of Human Services
The Office for Disability was established in 2006 with a mandate to put disability on the agenda across the Victorian Government. The Office's role is to provide expert policy advice and support to the Minister for Community Services to implement a coordinated whole-of-government response to disability.
Phone: (03) 9208 3015
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Sport and Recreation Victoria
Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV) is a unit within the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD). Sport and Recreation Victoria maximises the economic and social benefits provided to all Victorians by the sport and recreation sector.
Phone: (03) 9208 3333 - Switchboard
Phone: 1300 366 356 - Information Victoria call centre
VicHealth
VicHealth’s mission is to build the capabilities of organisations, communities and individuals in ways that change social, economic, cultural and physical environments to improve health for all Victorians.
Phone: (03) 9667 1333
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Australian Sports Commission
Sports CONNECT is a national framework which encompasses a range of initiatives to increase the number of people with disability involved in sport and physical recreation.
Phone: (02) 6214 1111
Everyone Wins
Everyone Wins is a VicHealth initiative which aims to increase participation in sport of people with a disability, Indigenous Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and women and girls. It offers a framework of actions and practical tools and resources on how to welcome, involve and value everyone in our community.
Phone: (03) 9667 1333
Nican
Nican provides information on recreation, tourism, sport and the arts for people with disability and supports an Australian society where any recreational opportunity values diversity, supports freedom and choice, and strengthens inclusive communities.
Phone: 1800 806 769
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Our Community
Our Community is a world-leading social enterprise that provides advice and tools for Australia's 600,000 not-for-profit community groups and state, private and independent schools, as well as practical linkages between the community sector and the general public, business and government.
Phone: (03) 9320 6800
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VicSport
Vicsport is the independent member-based organisation representing Victoria’s sport and active recreation sector. Their mission is to lead the sport, active recreation and associated health agendas into the future.
Phone: (03) 9926 1376
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Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission’s role is to educate people about human rights and responsibilities, advocate for human rights and their protection, and to help resolve complaints of discrimination.
Phone: 1300 891 848
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Disability Services Commissioner
The Disability Services Commissioner has been established to work with people with a disability and disability service providers to resolve complaints.
Phone: 1800 677 342 (free call)
Phone: 1300 728 187 (local call)
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