Service Directory
Find contact details for organisations and services relevant to sport and recreation for people with disability.
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State Sporting Associations
The AFL is committed to ensuring every Australian, regardless of their background, has access to Australian Football. A part of this commitment are the AFL All Abilities programs, designed to support people of All Abilities across the country to participate in our game.
Phone: (03) 9643 1999
Email: general@afl.com.au
Victorian Website: http://aflvic.com.au/diversity/disability/
National Website: http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/index.php?id=603
Special Olympics Victoria is proud to be part of the Special Olympics Australia network that provides weekly sports training and regular competition for people with intellectual disability. Through sport, people with intellectual disability learn the skills and build the confidence that can help them achieve their personal best in sport and in life. Get in touch and get involved.
Website: http://www.specialolympics.com.au/vic
Phone: 0427 469 424
Email: simonr@specialolympics.com.au
Basketball Victoria is the custodian for wheelchair basketball in Victoria and sees this program as a natural extension of our inclusion philosophy by developing and supporting people with impairment.
We’ve developed numerous entry levels, strategies and clear, integrated pathways that engage and develop players, coaches, officials, administrators and volunteers across the wheelchair basketball system.
For more information on Basketball Victoria’s wheelchair basketball programs,
Email: sheena.atkin@basketballvictoria.com.au
Phone Number: 03 9837 8099
Bowls Victoria is committed to providing opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to participate in our sport; this includes making our sport more accessible to People with Disabilities (PWD). With the support of several disability organisations, Bowls Victoria will continue to educate the wider community about how to be more inclusive of PWD and provide welcoming, inclusive and accessible environments for all to participate at elite and grassroots level.
Phone: (03) 9861 7100
Email: bowlsvic@bowlsvic.org.au
Golf Australia and State Golf Association participation programs are universally designed to include members of the community with a disability.
Website: http://www.golfvic.org.au/inclusion
Phone: (03) 8545 6200
In 2018 Gymnastics is the fastest growing major participation sport in Victoria with close to 70,000 members, 700,000 other participants, over 2,000 judges & coaches at 130 clubs.
Website: www.gymnasticsvictoria.org.au
Phone: (03) 9005 4700
Email: info@gymnasticsvictoria.org.au
Phone: (03) 9448 2100
Email: admin@hockeyvictoria.org.au
Netball Victoria strives to give every Victorian the opportunity to play netball. All Ability Netball provides that chance for people with a physical or intellectual disability to participate directly or indirectly in local clubs and associations.
Phone: 03 9321 2244
Email: lisa.picking@netballvic.com.au
Wheelchair rugby is the toughest sport on wheels! It is fast paced, tactical game for people with a physical disability that affects at least three of their limbs.
Website: https://dsr.org.au/wheelchair-rugby/
Softball Australia is committed to ensuring safe, welcoming and inclusive environments for people of all ages, cultures, race, religion, gender, abilities, sexual preferences, orientation and identity.
Phone: 03 9417 0022
Email: tim.hatzi@softball.org.au
Swimming Victoria, in conjunction with a range of partners, provide a variety of opportunities to engage People with Disability into the sport of swimming.
Website: https://vic.swimming.org.au/people-with-disability.html
Phone: 03 9230 9400
Email: sv.admin@vic.swimming.org.au
Tennis welcomes all members of our society to participate in the sport, ensuring all people have opportunities in our sport.
We aim to break down barriers and create environments where every person with feels confident to pick up a racquet and have a go no matter what their ability. After all, small changes in attitude on a community level can lead to huge steps in social attitudes all over the world.
Phone: 1800 PLAY TENNIS (1800 752 983)
Website: https://www.tennis.com.au/play/players-with-a-disability
Table tennis is a popular recreational activity and sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities.
A range of opportunities are available at local table tennis clubs and organisations.
Phone: 0498 777 464
Email: sdo@tabletennisvic.org.au
Website: www.tabletennisvic.org.au
General and Disability Sport Associations
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
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 5442 3101
Website: http://www.regionalsportvictoria.org.au/
Sport Inclusion Australia, formerly AUSRAPID, is a national sporting organisation established in 1986 to assist the inclusion of people with an intellectual disability into the mainstream community using sport as the medium. Sport Inclusion Australia has worked within the Australian sporting sector with outstanding success and is proud of the increasing numbers of sporting organisations and clubs taking responsibility for inclusion with the focus on ability and based on social inclusion principles.
Phone: International: (03) 5762 7494
Australia: (03) 5762 7494
Email: mail@sportinclusionaustralia.org.au
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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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
Email: info@blindsports.org.au
Website: http://www.blindsports.org.au
Disability Sports Australia is Australia’s peak national body representing athletes with a physical disability.
Phone: +61 2 8736 1221
Email: info@sports.org.au
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.
Phone: (03) 9473 1111
Email: info@dsrv.com.au
Website: http://www.dsrv.com.au/
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
Email: info@vewsa.org.au
Website: http://www.vewsa.com.au
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: 0423 087 712
Website: http://www.disabledwintersport.com.au/
Email: vic@disabledwintersport.com.au
Leisure and recreation
Riding for the Disabled Association of Victoria helps young people with a disability develop the equestrian skills they need to enjoy sporting, competition and recreational activities with their peers.
Phone: (03) 9258 4730
Email: info@rdav.asn.au
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
Website: http://www.sailabilityvictoria.com.au/
Email: sailability@yachtingvictoria.com.au
Outdoor recreation
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.
Phone: 13 1963 within Australia or +613 8427 2002 internationally
Website: http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/visit/improving-park-access-for-all
Email: info@parks.vic.gov.au
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
Phone: 03 9863 6824
Website: http://www.peopleoutdoors.org.au/
Email: peopleoutdoors@auscamps.asn.au
A community not for profit organisation, YMCA has served the Victorian community since 1853. With around 8,000 staff and volunteers, we deliver services at more than 150 locations every day in settings including camps, student accommodation, community recreation and sporting facilities, swimming pools, early education, schools and kindergartens, youth services and youth justice facilities.
Phone: (03) 9403 5000
Email: vicoffice@ymca.org.au
Website: http://www.victoria.ymca.org.au/
Disability and Health
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) 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
Email: reception@amaze.org.au
Website: http://www.amaze.org.au/
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
Email: admin@aqavic.org.au
Website: http://www.aqavic.org.au/
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)
Email: mail@acd.org.au
Website: http://www.acd.org.au/
Beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related disorders in Australia.
Phone: (03) 9810 6100
Website: http://www.beyondlbue.org.au/
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
Email: cpsn@cpsn.org.au
Website: http://www.cpsn.org.au/
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: (03) 8368 0134
Email: intouch@glbtdss.com.au
Website: http://www.glbtdss.com.au/
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
Email: theteam@independenceaustralia.com
Website: http://www.independenceaustralia.com/
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
Email: info@infoxchange.org.au
Website: https://www.infoxchange.org/au/
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
Email: info@msaustralia.org.au
Website: http://www.msaustralia.org.au/
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
Email: vicserv@vicserv.org.au
Website: http://www.vicserv.org.au/
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.
Website: http://www.vic.sspa.org.au/
Scope is a not-for-profit organisation providing disability services throughout Victoria to thousands of children and adults with physical and multiple disabilities. The Balloon Football League (BFL) is currently coordinated by Scope’s Community Inclusion service.
Running since 1995, BFL is a version of AFL that has been modified to meet the needs of people with multiple and complex disability. It is played on a basketball court. Players use wheelchairs, a large balloon and Auskick goals.
Phone: (03) 9843 3000
Website: http://www.scopevic.org.au/
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
Email: info@sbfv.org.au
Website: http://www.sbfv.org.au/
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
Website: http://www.spinalhub.com.au/
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
Email: info@visionaustralia.org
Website: http://www.visionaustralia.org/
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
Email: wdv@wdv.org.au
Website: http://www.wdv.org.au/
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
Email: yooralla@yooralla.com.au
Website: http://www.yooralla.com.au/
Transport
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
Website: https://infoxchange.serviceseeker.com.au/
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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 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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Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria
Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria is responsible for ensuring transport services, including taxis, are accessible for all members of the community, including people with disability. This page provides information on accessible taxi services across the state.
Phone: 1800 638 802 (toll-free for fixed landlines only)
(03) 8683 0768 (international callers)
Email: contact@taxi.vic.gov.au
Website: https://cpv.vic.gov.au/passengers/travelling-with-a-disability
Website: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/servicesandsupport/travel-assistance-for-people-with-a-disability
Phone: 1800 800 007
Public transport in Victoria is being made more accessible for people with disabilities.
Website: https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/getting-around/accessible-transport/
Volunteer Assistance
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.
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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Major Sports Events
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 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
Email: Click to email
Phone: (02) 8736 1220
Email: mark@sports.org.au
Website: http://www.wheelchairrugby.com.au/upcoming-events/
Local Government
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.
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 (SRV)
Sport and Recreation Victoria maximises the economic and social benefits provided to all Victorians by the sport and recreation sector through: ensuring greater access and opportunities for participation; maintaining Victoria’s reputation as Australia’s leading state for sporting and major events; improving the quality of community sport and recreation facilities, and strengthening the capacity of sport and recreation organisations.
Phone: (03) 9208 3333 – Switchboard
Phone: 1300 366 356 – Information Victoria call centre
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
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a national program that is providing a new way of delivering services and support to people with permanent and significant disability in Australia.
Victorian State Government Health and Human Services
We develop and deliver policies, programs and services that support and enhance the health and wellbeing of all Victorians with a disability.
Resources for Sport and Recreation Providers
Operated by Reclink Australia, Access for All Abilities (AAA Play) provides Australia’s only first point of call service connecting people with a disability to sports and recreational opportunities in Melbourne, Victoria.
Phone: 1800 222 842
Mobile: 0434 693 902
Email: request@aaavic.org.au
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
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)
Website: http://www.limbs4life.org.au/
Email: info@limbs4life.org.au
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
Email: Click to email
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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Human Rights
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
Email: Click to email
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)
Email: Click to email