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Disability links
Arthritis Map
The Arthritis Map of Victoria assists people to prevent or manage chronic musculoskeletal conditions by helping them to locate programs and services.
Arthritis Map Victoria website
Australian Human Rights Commission
The Australian Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory organisation and report to the federal Parliament through the Attorney-General.
Australian Human Rights Commission website
BeyondHousing
If you are facing homelessness, at risk of losing your private rental or need an affordable place to live, BeyondHousing can help.
BeyondHousing is the largest community housing organisation within the Goulburn and Ovens Murray regions of Victoria; providing housing to over 950 people and services to more than 4500 people in our community. BeyondHousing is committed to addressing homelessness, supporting people in housing stress and increasing the supply of affordable housing.
You can phone: 03 5735 2000 or after hours 1800 825 955
Link: https://www.beyondhousing.org.au/
Carer Card
For information about the Victorian Government Carer Card Program
Carer Card website
Communications Service (West Hume)
Based at Gateway Health. Part of a state-wide speech pathology initiative that aims to enhance services for people living with communication difficulties
Phone Karen Oswald on 03 5723 2074 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Companion Card
ConnectGV
Offers day options, supported employment, residential options and outreach services.
Connect GV website
Department of Human Services
Victorian State Disability Plan 2013-2016. The Department of Human Services’ disability plan shows how the Victorian Government will work towards achieving its vision of:
An inclusive Victorian Society that enables people with a disability, their families and carers to fulfil their potential as equal citizens.
Victorian State Disability Plans
Department of Human Services
Hume region Disability Services
Department of Human Services website
Department of Veterans' Affairs
Department of Veterans Affairs website
Disability Case Management
Community Interlink, based out of GV Health Shepparton
Phone: 1800 222 582
Disability Case Management
Wangaratta Council; Community Support North East
Wangaratta Council Disability Services
Disability Services Commissioner
For assistance to resolve a complaint with a disability service or service provider.
Disability Services Commissioner
DiVine
DiVine is Victoria’s first online community for people with a disability. DiVine aims to provide a place where people with a disability can share their stories and experiences as well as be informed.
DiVine website
Disability Employment Services (Dept. of Education, Employment and Workplace Services)
Employment assistance for job seekers with disability.
Disability Employment Services website
Guide Dogs Victoria
Mental Illness Fellowship of Victoria
Mental Illness Fellowship of Victoria website
Mental Illness Fellowship – Shepparton
Phone: (03) 5822 8600
Address: 79B Wyndham St Shepparton VIC 3630
Metlink - Scooter and Wheelchair Travel Pass
For further information about eligibility and travel pass services.
Metlink website
Product Safety Australia - Mobility Scooters
Mobility Scooters - Information page includes safety tips to consider.
Product Safety Australia - Mobility Scooters website
RACV Roadside - Wheelchair and Scooter Assist
The RACV offers a 24 hour emergency service for motorised scooters and wheelchairs.
RACV Roadside - Wheelchair and Scooter Assist
RIAC – Rights Information & Advocacy Centre Inc
Provides Individual Advocacy and Systemic Advocacy services for people with a disability, their families and carers. This is a free service.
Salvation Army Pathways
Support to families and individuals experiencing homelessness, or risk of homelessness and immediate crisis, including people with complex needs.
Salvation Army website
Scooter Recharge Scheme
Scooter Recharge Scheme website
SCOPE
Scope is a not-for-profit organisation providing disability services throughout Victoria
SCOPE website
Shepparton Access
Supports people with a broad range of disabilities, their families and carers, to get involved in the community.
Shepparton Access website
Support group for carers & parents of children with special needs
Benalla
Benalla Support group for carers & parents of children with special needs
Tourism Victoria Disability Contacts
This site contains information on accessible events and places, amenities, public transport, equipment hire and lists contacts and support available for travelling within Victoria
Tourism Victoria Disability Contacts
VicRoads
Vicroads can help provide information about electric wheelchairs and other motorised mobility devices.
Vicroads website
Victorian Government Accessible Place Policy
Accessible Place, Accessible State 2020 Recommended Policy Outline for the Victorian Government
Victorian Government Accessible Place Policy
Victorian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Disability rights
Victorian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission website
Vicdeaf
Provide a range of services and resources for people with hearing impairments
Vicdeaf website
Vision Australia Shepparton
Yooralla (formerly Central Access Benalla)
Yooralla (formerly Central Access Benalla) support people who live with disability to do everyday things.
Yooralla website
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Monday, 25 February, 2019 Young people of Nagambie will soon benefit from local youth program Engage Nagambie which now has a home and a staff member... -
Monday, 25 February, 2019 The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is running an information session in Nagambie for people with dis... -
Friday, 22 February, 2019 Nagambie bowlers are set to be powered by solar, as a new solar system donated by Yarra Energy Foundation switches on at Na... -
Friday, 22 February, 2019 The bore located on Turnbull Street in Euroa will now have restricted access from 7am to 8pm daily and will automatically s... -
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Monday, 18 February, 2019 An application for the installation of a promotional sign at 15 Tarcombe Street, Euroa, will be put to Council for consider... -
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