Health and disability hardships

Health and disability resources

Navigating healthcare can be challenging for vulnerable groups in Victoria's South Asian community. Access to healthcare is essential. The knowledge that you can receive quality support and take charge of your own health is empowering.

Seeking help

The Victorian Government's website for news, information, and resources to support a range of healthcare needs.

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/

Provides a wide range of disability support services to people with complex intellectual, physical, and multiple disabilities.

https://www.scopeaust.org.au/

Another government resource that aims to connect people with information and services to manage their health.

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/

Provides support and services for people with disabilities and their families.

Phone: (03) 9666 4500
https://www.yooralla.com.au/

Provides a wide range of disability support services to people with complex intellectual, physical, and multiple disabilities.

Phone: 1800 800 110
https://www.ndis.gov.au/

Baptcare offers services and support to children with disabilities and their families in Tasmania and Victoria.

Phone: 13 22 78

Website: Baptcare

Helps families of children with disabilities or developmental delays to discover services and navigate the service system.

Phone: (03) 9666 4500
https://reimagine.org.au/

VALID advocates for the rights of individuals with intellectual disabilities and offers various support services.

Website: https://www.valid.org.au/

Contact: 03 9416 4003

Playgroup Australia is the national peak body representing playgroups, helping to find suitable playgroups for children with special needs.

Website: Playgroup Australia

Siblings Australia provides support, information, and resources for the siblings and families of children with disabilities, chronic diseases, or mental illnesses.

Website: Siblings Australia