Yooralla has been appointed by the Department of Education and Training (DET) to manage a new trial to support children with additional needs in early childhood.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Yooralla’s response

Yooralla’s Emergency Team has executed a comprehensive response to the pandemic which continues to support our customers, staff and community over this time

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About Us

We support people with disability of all ages and needs in their homes and the community with quality services. Established in 1918, we are one of Victoria's largest and oldest not-for-profit disability service providers.

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Employing individuals dedicated to working towards a world where people with disability are equal citizens.

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Our services cover every aspect of living - both practical and aspirational.

NDIS

Yooralla can answer your NDIS questions and support you at every stage of your NDIS journey.

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Yooralla’s free guide on the NDIS for your child

This easy to follow guide is based on Yooralla’s experience with the NDIS and working with families and children.

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News & Media

Read the latest news, blogs and statistics from Yooralla. Learn about disability from the personal experiences of people with disability, carers and the wider community.

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04 May 2021

Yooralla expands: Our new customers and colleagues on their transition

Yooralla was appointed by YMCA Victoria Group to take over the operation of its disability service in Avondale Heights in February 2021.

03 May 2021

Introducing Yooralla's CEO Terry Symonds

I have spent many years working in health, but I commenced my professional career in disability services, in my home state of Queensland. It’s exciting to be back in the sector, having joined Yooralla in March.

30 April 2021

Yooralla’s Healthy Eating program seeing great outcomes for customers

Yooralla will be celebrating 100 years of supporting people with disability in 2018 and we want to hear your stories and memories.

29 April 2021

Rescue dog great company for Yooralla customers during lockdown

Ten-year-old Honey was adopted as a puppy from Starting Over Dog Rescue to keep the five residents at the property company.

28 April 2021

Yooralla at the Source Kids Disability Expo

Team members from Yooralla Connect, Community Inclusion and the Wizzybug team will all be on hand over two days at the Source Kids expo.

27 April 2021

Learn about what we do, in seven new languages!

These translations will make it easier for people with English as a second language to learn about Yooralla and how we may support them or the person they care for.

23 April 2021

Supporting CALD customers with life after lockdown

The sessions aim to support CALD people with disability who may be finding it difficult to get back to community life.

21 April 2021

Understanding the NDIS: what are formal, informal and mainstream supports

Your National Disability Insurance Scheme plan will be made up of different types of supports.

21 April 2021

NDIS funding – what to expect

Find out what the NDIS will and won't fund.

21 April 2021

Is your NDIS 12-month plan review coming up? Here’s what to expect

Find out what will happen when your NDIS plan is up for review. Your second NDIS plan may look different to your first.

21 April 2021

NDIS acronyms explained

The many different acronyms used can make understanding the NDIS a difficult task.