Community Resources
At 360 Support Coordination, our team has strong connections within the community and deep knowledge of local services. We’re here to support NDIS participants by connecting them with the right providers and helping raise awareness about disability and developmental delay. On this page, you’ll find the latest information and carefully curated resources that align with the areas we support through our coordination services.
- In-Home and Daily Living Support
- Health and Mental Well-being Services
- Work and Career Support
- Education and Lifelong Learning
- Housing and Accommodation
- Rights, Advocacy and Legal Support
- Cultural and Community Inclusion
- Family, Youth and Children’s Support
- Assistive Technology and Mobility Equipment
- Community Participation and Inclusion
- Carer and Family Support
If you need further information or support to connect with any of the below services, you can contact our team on +61 370 476 747 or +61 406 552 019.
In-Home and Daily Living Support
- Life Without Barriers
A national not-for-profit disability service provider offering lifestyle supports to build on your daily living skills, at home and out-and-about in the community. They provide personalised help with personal care, household chores, community participation and other daily tasks across Australia. - Interact Australia
A community-based NGO that supports people with disability nationwide. Their team offers tailored support services under the NDIS for daily tasks like shopping, transport or personal care, ensuring help is available wherever you live. (Interact is a not-for-profit organisation with nearly 30 years’ experience.) - Disability Gateway (NDIS Core Supports)
The Australian Government’s gateway provides information on Home and Living supports under the NDIS, including in-home assistance with self-care, meals, chores and community access. While government-run, Disability Gateway is a valuable starting point for finding local services and service providers.
Health and Mental Well-being Services
- Beyond Blue
Australia’s leading mental health charity. Their website offers guidance on mental health while living with a disability and a 24/7 support line (1300 22 4636) for anxiety and depression. Beyond Blue’s forums and resources are aimed at people of all abilities and life experiences. - Headspace (National Youth Mental Health Foundation)
Provides free mental health and wellbeing support for young people aged 12–25, including counselling at over 150 centres nationwide, plus online and phone support. Headspace has dedicated programs to help youth manage stress, depression, sexuality & gender issues, and work/school challenges. - Mind Australia
A large community mental health organisation (NFP) offering psychosocial disability services and recovery programs. Mind runs residential rehab services and community programs for people with mental health challenges, including youth and LGBTIQ+ aftercare. - SANE Australia
A national mental health NGO (by people with lived experience) providing resources and a helpline (1800 18 SANE) for complex mental illness. SANE publishes guides and advocates for people with psychosocial disability.
Work and Career Support
- Disability Employment Australia (DEA)
The national peak body for disability employment services. DEA represents and supports over 70% of all Australian Disability Employment Service providers (mostly NFPs) and advocates for inclusive workplaces. Their members deliver programs such as NDIS work supports and vocational training. DEA’s mission is helping people with disability find meaningful, productive and fulfilling work. - JobAccess
An Australian Government portal (non-commercial) offering grants, advice and workplace help for people with disability seeking employment. It provides accessible information on finding and keeping a job, under the Supported Employment Service and Disability Employment Services schemes. - Enable Australia
A not-for-profit disability organisation running employment programs and training. (Enable is the trading name of House with No Steps, a long-established NFP provider.) They offer supported employment and vocational readiness for people with disability, in regions across NSW and ACT.
Education and Lifelong Learning
- Adult Learning Australia (ALA)
The national peak body for adult and community education (ACE). ALA is a not-for-profit that promotes lifelong and lifewide learning for all Australians, including people with disability. Their network includes community colleges and educational programs that support learners of any age or background. - Reimagine Australia (Early Childhood Intervention Australia)
Formerly Early Childhood Intervention Australia, this NFP promotes early learning and intervention for babies and children with developmental delay or disability. Reimagine runs workshops, conferences and parent seminars nationwide. - National Disability Coordination Officer (NDCO) Program
Provides advice to people with disability on accessing tertiary education (TAFE and university), and links with employers. Each state has NDCO officers based at universities. - Disability Gateway – Education resources
An Australian Government portal listing services such as language, literacy and numeracy support for adults with disability.
Housing and Accommodation
- Summer Foundation
A charity dedicated to improving housing for people with disability. They provide toolkits and guides on Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), shareable housing, and staying out of aged care. For example, Summer Foundation’s resources provide an overview of housing options, including Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in the NDIS. Their work helps young people with complex needs find accessible, supported homes. - Shared Living Initiatives
Various not-for-profits facilitate shared or cooperative living for people with disability (for example, co-housing projects and pensioner/disabled housing co-ops). Ask your Local Area Coordinator or council for community housing links. - Disability Gateway – Housing advice
Lists mainstream housing assistance programs (including Specialist Disability Accommodation) and links to local community housing providers.
Rights, Advocacy and Legal Support
- People with Disability Australia (PWDA)
The national peak disability rights and advocacy organisation, run by and for people with disability. PWDA provides legal and policy advocacy, training and individual advice on rights (e.g. discrimination, accessibility, NDIS issues). We’re Australia’s peak disability rights and advocacy organisation and a not-for-profit community-based organisation led by people with disability. - Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC)
The independent federal agency that investigates disability discrimination and human rights complaints. The AHRC’s Disability Rights section helps people understand their legal protections under Australian law. (While government-funded, the Commission acts independently on rights issues.) - Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA)
The network of disability advocacy organisations across the country. DANA can direct you to a local advocate for help with NDIS appeals, service complaints, and systemic advocacy. - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Disability Services
For First Nations people with disability, local Aboriginal Community Controlled Health and disability organisations (like NAATI-accredited Aboriginal interpreters and early childhood advocates) offer culturally grounded support and advice. - Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA)
The national peak body for multicultural communities, which works on disability issues impacting CALD Australians. They provide resources and policy input on accessible services for migrants.
Cultural and Community Inclusion
- Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association (MDAA)
A specialist advocacy service in NSW and ACT (but available nationally by phone) for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. MDAA support and empower people with disability to ensure their rights are upheld with free assistance in many languages. They help with NDIS appeals, housing, Centrelink and more, focusing on people from non-English speaking backgrounds. - National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA)
The national Disabled People’s Organisation for people from immigrant and refugee backgrounds. NEDA advocates for ethnic Australians with disability and provides policy input on accessible multicultural services. - LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (and Pride Foundation)
National organisations working for LGBTQIA+ inclusion. LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (formerly GLHV) runs projects co-designed by and for LGBTIQ+ people with disability to improve access and community connection - Pride Foundation Australia
A national philanthropic foundation funding projects that improve the lives of LGBTQIA+ Australians. They have a dedicated disability grant area and resources for inclusion. As their “largest focus to date” includes support for people living with disability in the LGBTQIA+ community. - Local Multicultural and Rainbow Groups
Community centres and councils often host CALD or rainbow support groups. Organisations like ACON (NSW) and Switchboard (VIC) provide peer support and referrals for LGBTQIA+ people. (For example, Switchboard Victoria offers helplines and social programs for LGBTQ+ communities.)
Family, Youth and Children’s Support
- Little Dreamers
A national charity for young carers (children and teens providing unpaid care). It offers free online and in-person programs (tutoring, mentoring, peer support, camps) for kids caring for family with disability, illness or substance issues. - LiveWire (Murdoch Children’s Research Institute)
An online community and support program for young people with serious illness or disability and their siblings. LiveWire runs moderated chatrooms, blogs and regular meet-ups to reduce isolation - Siblings Australia
A non-profit support network for siblings of people with disability. They provide resources, events and an annual retreat to help brothers and sisters cope and connect. - MyTime Groups
Peer support groups for parents, carers or grandparents of children with disability or chronic health issues. Facilitated by trained volunteers, MyTime groups meet across Australia for social support and information sharing. - Reimagine Australia (Early Childhood Intervention Australia)
As above, they also focus on families of young children, offering information and connecting parents to services. - Youth Disability Networks
Many states have youth advisory groups or networks (often linked to state disability councils) where young people with disability get leadership and support opportunities. (Ask your state’s disability department or local council for youth network contacts.)
Assistive Technology and Mobility Equipment
- National Equipment Database (NED)
Australia’s free searchable directory of assistive devices. NED is a one-stop-shop for assistive technology and equipment, connecting users to suppliers nationwide. It covers mobility aids, daily living devices, communication aids, home medical equipment and more – helping people identify the right products and where to get them. - Independent Living Centres and Allied Health (e.g. Indigo)
State-based centres (often part of Occupational Therapy or allied health services) provide advice on assistive tech and home modifications. For example, Indigo (WA’s Independent Living Centre) offers personalised support with assistive devices and equipment plus occupational therapy and home mods. Similar services operate in other states (ILC NSW/ACT, ILC Victoria, etc). - Vision Australia and Deafness Advocacy
National NFPs for vision/hearing impairment also guide on technology: Vision Australia provides assessments for low-vision aids, and Deaf Australia (and Deaf Societies) advise on hearing/communication devices. - Community Tech Loans
Many local councils and libraries partner with disability organisations to lend devices (e.g. iPads with accessibility features) for trial and training.
Community Participation and Inclusion
- Disability Sports Australia (DSA)
The national charity promoting inclusive sport. DSA advances inclusive sport for people with disability and works to create equal opportunities for people with disability to participate in sport. They partner with clubs, run national events and provide resources for athletes of all abilities. - Australian Sporting Alliance for People with a Disability (ASAPD)
A collaboration of all major disability sports organisations. ASAPD advocates and develops policy to improve sporting pathways for athletes with disability across Australia. - Ask Izzy
A free web/mobile directory of local services run by Infoxchange (NFP). Ask Izzy connects people to community supports – such as housing help, meals, transport and disability services – across Australia. Users can search by need and location to find charities, councils or mainstream groups in their area. - Men’s Sheds and Community Clubs
Men’s Sheds often welcome people with disability for social inclusion. Similarly, many local community centres, art studios and church-run groups have accessible classes and social events. (Ask your local council for accessible recreation listings or check disability gateway directories.) - Special Recreation Networks
State-run programs (e.g. NSW’s Sport Inclusion Program) link people with disability to local clubs (e.g. team sports, Scouting for disabled youth, dance classes with inclusion support).
Carer and Family Support
- Carers Australia
The national peak body for carers (including carers of someone with disability). Carers Australia represents people who look after someone with disability and links to state/territory carer networks. Their site offers information, advocacy and connections to local carer services for advice, counseling and respite. - Carer Gateway
A free Australian Government service (1800 422 737) offering information, counseling, and peer support groups for all family carers. While government-run, it’s a useful one-stop site for programs like carer mentoring and short-term respite referrals. - Young Carers Network
A national website (youngcarersnetwork.com.au) with information for children and young people (under 25) caring for family with illness or disability. It provides practical guides, forum links and access to state-based young carer programs. - Local Respite and Support Groups
Most states have carer support organisations (often under Carers Australia) that run forums, retreats and daytime programs so carers can connect. For dementia-specific carers, Dementia Australia offers counseling and support groups.
