Wesley Disability Community Services
Educational, training, recreation, leisure and respite programs for people with a disability.
Wesley Adult Training Support Services »
Day program for people with disabilities
Wesley Shared Supported Holidays »
Holiday programs
for people with a disability
Wesley Community Access Planner »
Recreational Specialist Consultations
Wesley Connect South »
Community based program for people with Acquired Brain Injury
Wesley Connecting Communities »
Community based activities for people with disabilities
Wesley Kids Under Kanvas »
Recreation and camping activities for young people (aged 8-25 years) with a disability.
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Click here to view the Wesley Disability Community Services brochure.
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Wesley Disability Community Services Intake & Assessment
Phone 1300 132 131
Our Intake & Assessment team is available to assist anyone who is interested in participating in the WDCS programs. We can be your first point of contact for all programs and will work with you to:
- Determine the supports that you are looking for and how best WDCS can provide these
- Complete referrals to specific WDCS programs, determine suitability and assist with transition where necessary
- Provide information on external services that may be more appropriate
Contact WDCS Intake & Assessment on 1300 132 131
You can read more about individual WDCS programs below.
Wesley Adult Training and Support Service
At Wesley ATSS, we tailor our program delivery to address each individuals' needs as identified through discussions with the individual, their family and carers.
The service accesses a wide range of community facilities and venues in the delivery of the program and activities. In addition the facilities at the centre have been developed to meet the needs of all people with disability.
Some of these specialised facilities include:
- Sensory stimulation room
- Well equipped Art Room
- Vegetable garden
- Wide open spaces
The majority of programs and activities are provided in small groups. Should a person require more individualised service then this can be negotiated between the client/carer, Wesley and DHS.
Click here to view the Wesley ATSS brochure.
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Contact Us - Wesley ATSS
1/3 Roland Avenue
Mount Evelyn Vic 3796
Phone: (03) 9736 2370
Fax: (03) 9736 4809
Wesley Shared Supported Holidays
Organised supported holidays for people with a disability that focus on matching the right individual for holidays. This ensures client choice and positive outcomes. We provide a range of holidays for different client groups:
Disability Holidays
These holidays are open to people who are intellectually and/or physically disabled and live in the state of Victoria.
ABI Holidays
Run in conjunction with the external partners, these holidays are open to anyone with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). Specialised staff with experience in ABI provide support to all participants. Holiday programs are flexible and the schedule is designed by participants.
Click here for more information on upcoming holidays.
Click here to view the Wesley Shared Supported Holidays brochure.
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Contact Us - Wesley Supported Holidays
Suite 3, 4th Floor
Plaza Business Centre
26 McCrae Street
Dandenong VIC 3175
Phone: (03) 9771 6111
Fax: (03) 9771 6126
Wesley Community Access Planner
A therapy service assisting people with Acquired Brain Injury / disabilities to participate in their chosen recreation activities. This is a fee for service program that supports individuals to successfully link into chosen community recreation options.
Program features and benefits
- Regional wide Community Access Planners
- Individual community recreation support
- Extensive networking contacts within the disability sector
- Facilitated by staff with years of experience in the disability sector
- Expertise in working with people who have Acquired Brain Injury
- Facilitated by staff with recreation qualifications
- Clients to receive an efficient service
- Funding will be utilized in consultation with the funding body
Click here to view the Community Access Planner brochure.
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Contact Us - Wesley Community Access Planner
Suite 3, 4th Floor
Plaza Business Centre
26 McCrae Street
Dandenong VIC 3175
Phone: (03) 9771 6111
Fax: (03) 9771 6126
Wesley Connect South
A community based program for people with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).
Wesley Connect South works in partnership with community organisations, government and non-government agencies to establish program initiatives which enhance the quality of service delivery for people with ABI within the Southern Metropolitan region of Melbourne.
The program's objective is to improve the quality of life for people with ABI through services which are responsive to individual needs, wishes and abilities.
Wesley Connect South also operates training workshops for Attendant Care Agencies and other services which identify best practice methods for supporting a client with ABI to participate in community activities.
Wesley Connect South Cricket
On Tuesday nights, Steve (not his real name), a former panel beater with Acquired Brain Injury from a traffic accident, gets together with his mates for cricket training. The cricket group, set up by Wesley and Cricket Victoria 2 years ago, provides people like Steve with the opportunity to socialise in a supportive, recreational environment. Steve has improved his sporting skills and developed the confidence to explore other social options.
Program features and benefits
- Recreation/community assessments and intervention
- Individual assessments for adults and children, including recommendations
- Professional support to help integrate individuals into community activities of their choice
- Consultation/educational workshops for Attendant Care Agencies and other services focussed on how to assist people with ABI to participate in meaningful community activities
- Partnerships with community organisations to operate rehabilitation and recreational programs for people with ABI
- Monthly newsletter
Examples of community programs
- Indoor rock climbing
- Social dinners
- Indoor cricket
- Computer classes
- Music appreciation classes
- Music therapy
- Woodwork
- Sailing
- Rowing
- Volunteer work
- Shared supported holidays
Referral process
- Initial enquiry by client, therapist, case worker/family
- Information package identifying available services (including referral form)
- Written approval for assessment sent to Wesley Connect South prior to commencement
- Meeting with client, therapist or relevant others to complete assessment, including recommendations
- Written assessment sent to client, case worker, funding body
Costs
Fee for service applies for:
- Individual assessments for adults and children
- Attendant Care Agency and other services training
Click here to view the Wesley Connect South brochure.
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Contact Us - Wesley Connect South
Suite 3, 4th Floor
Plaza Business Centre
26 McCrae Street
Dandenong VIC 3175
Phone: (03) 9771 6111
Fax: (03) 9771 6126
Wesley Connecting Communities
Wesley Connecting Communities programs enhance the quality of life for people with high support needs by offering a range of flexible, skill-based community activities that are responsive to individual needs and capabilities.
Program features and benefits
- Flexible hours
- Needs-based support
- Wide range of activities
- Community based activities
- Motivated and trained staff
- Transport to and from activities
- Individual assessments including recommendations
Costs
Activities incur a core hourly rate, which covers networking, organisation, planning of programs and staff support.
Each participant will incur a term fee.
Transport costs may apply.
Participants are required to cover any additional costs incurred through their participation in community programs.
Activities
Participants choose their own activities from a wide range of rehabilitation, recreation, educational and vocational programs, including:
- Numeracy and literacy programs in community based facilities
- Volunteer work
- Swimming classes
- Ceramic and creative art classes
- Computer courses
- Horse and buggy riding with Riding for the Disabled
- Wide range of activities offered by Neighbourhood Houses
Click here to view the Wesley Connecting Communities brochure.
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Contact Us - Wesley Connecting Communities
Suite 3, 4th Floor
Plaza Business Centre
26 McCrae Street
Dandenong VIC 3175
Phone: (03) 9771 6111
Fax: (03) 9771 6126
Wesley Kids Under Kanvas
Wesley Kids Under Kanvas provides young people (aged 8-25), with a disability, the opportunity to participate in recreation and camping activities which develop new skills and self-confidence.
Specially selected volunteer leaders are trained to provide the safest environment and supportive encouragement for the development of group skills and self-confidence for young people. Volunteer leaders can be involved in coordinating and leading a camp or day activity, office administration, fundraising and catering among other roles.
Click here for more information about Wesley Kids Under Kanvas.
Click here to view the Wesley Kids Under Kanvas brochure.
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Contact us - Wesley Kids Under Kanvas
Level 1, 154 Nicholson Street
Footscray VIC 3011
Phone: (03) 9689 9130
Fax: (03) 9687 9616
Email: kuk@wesley.org.au
Contact Us
Wesley Disability Community Services
Suite 3, 4th Floor
Plaza Business Centre
26 McCrae Street
Dandenong VIC 3175
Phone: (03) 9771 6111
Fax: (03) 9771 6126
Email: wdcs@wesley.org.au
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