Disability support services

We offer a range of support services for people living with disability and their carers. Find out more about our programs, access resources and sign up online.

Disability Inclusion

The Disability Inclusion Officer is a Community Development role focussed on building inclusive communities and improving access for people living with disability and their unpaid carers.

For more information, sign up to receive the e-newsletter or phone 1300 368 333 for more information.

Pathway for Carers

The Pathways for Carers project supports carers of people with disability or mental illness. Participants have the opportunity to take walks together and share resources such as news, services and support.  

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Disability Advisory Committee

The Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) helps ensure that access and inclusion are at the front and centre of decision-making processes at Council. This advice helps guide the types of programs, projects and services that enable us to create an active, engaged and involved community.

DAC will help shape our future and provide authentic access that is inclusive to all. This includes:

  • Helping Council to identify, understand and respond to the needs of people with disability and their carers by providing an authentic voice of people with lived experience of disability.
  • Upskilling Committee members to navigate the Local Government processes, helping reach their advocacy goals.
  • Honouring Council’s commitment to key Council policies and strategies including the Council Plan and Health and wellbeing Plan.
  • Advising on the development and review of key Council strategies, policies and plans.
  • Assisting Council to meet its legislative requirements as it relates to the inclusion of people with disability.

 

Accessible tourism

Australia's population is ageing and there is a growing market for travellers with accessibility needs. Find out more about accessible tourism in the Yarra Ranges.

Accessible toilets

We have four accessible toilets with extra features to meet the needs of people with disability. Find out more about these facilities and how to access them.

 

All-terrain wheelchairs

All terrain wheel chairs are now available at Kallista and Warburton. Find out more about our TrailRider all-terrain wheelchairs.