The department is a Victorian Government department that provides and funds services for people with intellectual, physical, sensory, cognitive and neurological disabilities.
A person with a disability can access general services, including:
- community health
- early childhood and education services
- sport and recreation
- employment
- maternal and child health services.
It also funds a range of specialist disability supports that are available to people with a disability and their families, to help the person with a disability to participate actively in the community and reach their full potential.
These supports fall into two categories:
- Short-term supports – such as respite services, behaviour supports, case management and therapy
- Ongoing supports – such as Individual Support Packages and supported accommodation.
You can request disability supports from the department or a community service organisation if:
- you have a disability
- the disability impacts on your mobility, communication, self-care or self-management
- your support request meets specific requirements related to the service you are seeking.