Disability Services

Diversity & Disability Program (DnD)

Diversity and Disability DnD is the only program in Victoria run by CALD people with disability for CALD people with disability. We support self- determination, self- advocacy for people with disability to develop the confidence and knowledge to speak up for themselves and know their human rights in everyday life.

We help them achieve their full potential as valued citizens in the community by providing access to resources that promote independence and inclusion.  We seek to enhance the freedom, independence, knowledge and opportunities for people with a disability from a CALD background through:

• Self-advocacy skills development in a creative and fun environment
• Connections with CALD communities to create attitudinal change
• Enhanced participation and representation by people from CALD backgrounds in the community
• Engagement with policymakers and decision-makers within the multicultural sector and the disability sector
• Consumer representation at local, regional and national disability forums

The program has eight different support groups that include:

• Women and Men Support Groups
• Conflict Resolution Group
• Music Therapy Groups
• Art Group
• Woodwork Group
• Human Rights Support Group

Each group is aimed at generating creative and empowering opportunities for people who are not participating in community activities outside of their disability day services.

"This video is about my everyday life, dealing with people and society." - Program Coordinator of the DnD Program. 

Disability Advocacy

Our Disability Advocacy Program provides assistance and support to people with disabilities, their careers and families — from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities and having difficulty accessing information and services or have been discriminated against.

Our staff assists such individuals toward:

• Asserting their rights as valued members of society
• Participating in making decisions about their lives.
• Making sure your rights are upheld, and that you are being listened to.
• Helping you to understand and access the services and support that are available to you.
• Referring you to relevant services.

For more information about our Disability Advocacy program please call our office on