Wangaratta Community Access Supports
The Wangaratta Community Access Hub has a skill development and recreational focus. Our computers, communication and literacy classes are designed to connect you with your community. Other classes include drama, aquatics, money management and more!
Join the Wangaratta Hub
About the Wangaratta Community Access Supports
The Wangaratta Community Access Hub has a strong skill development and recreational focus. Our computers, communication and literacy classes are designed to connect you with your community. Other classes include drama, aquatics, money management and more!
For people with disability aged 18+ who would like to take part in educational, recreational, creative, social and workplace skills activities.
What We Provide
We offer a diverse range of individual and group activities to enhance your life skills, social connections, and overall wellbeing. Whether you're looking to build confidence, improve your independence, or take part in recreational activities, our Community Access Support Services are here to help.
Examples of Activities
- Community Programs: Join local events, attend community meetings, or explore new interests in your area.
- Life Skills Programs: Learn skills such as budgeting, cooking, and time management to increase your independence.
- Volunteering: Contribute to your community by getting involved in volunteer opportunities that align with your interests and passions.
- Social and Recreational Activities: Participate in clubs, outings, and group activities designed to build friendships and have fun.
- Transportation Support: Receive help with transportation, ensuring you can access activities and appointments without barriers.
- Work Readiness Programs: Gain job skills through training programs like barista training, digital skills, virtual reality, public transport usage, and more.
- School Holiday Programs and Camps: Enjoy exciting activities and camps during school holidays, with support to ensure an enjoyable and accessible experience.
These services are designed to give you the tools and support you need to connect with your community and achieve your personal goals.
What's on at the Wangaratta Community Access Hub
Computers, Communication and Literacy
Healthy Meal Preparation and Cooking skills
Money Management
“We understood Josh’s interests and aspirations, which meant we could work with him to develop his NDIS goals and the supports needed to achieve these goals,” - Brenton, Service Leader
Location of the Wangaratta Community Access Hub
Our Wangaratta Community Access Support Services are available at Wangaratta Community Access Hub, in your home, in the community, or wherever you choose to spend your time.
Get in touch today to find out how we can support you!
Address: 2 Park Ln, Wangaratta VIC 3677
Phone: 03 9666 4500
Getting to Wangaratta Community Access Hub
Wangaratta Community Access Hub has onsite and street parking at the site.
The Edwards St/Park Lane bus stop is on the opposite side of the site for the 403 bus route.
How to join a Yooralla Community Access Hub
Step 1 - Find a Hub
Read all about the Wangaratta Community Hub and our other Hubs and community supports, including Frequently Asked Questions, on our website. If you have any questions about the Hub, please contact us. We can work with you to tailor a program to your individual goals, needs and interests to enhance your life skills, independence and wellbeing.
Step 2 - Book in a visit
Complete our Request for service form linked on this page to let us know you're interested in the Wangaratta Community Hub. Once you submit a request our Yooralla Connect team will get in touch. We can support you to book in a free tour and chat to us to meet our staff and clients, see what activities are on offer, ask about anything else you may want to do, and to get familiar with the location.
Step 3 - Request a service
Like what you see and you’re ready to join the Wangaratta Community Hub crew? You can submit a booking request online and we will get in touch with you soon, or you can call us on 1800 966 725 to lock in your spot at your chosen Community or Learning Hub and discuss what’s next!
Interested in joining the Wangaratta Community Access hub?
Chat with our Yooralla Connect team about joining the Wangaratta Community Access Hub.
If there is a something you would like to do but don’t see it on our current list, please tell us so we can work with you to design your program.
Frequently asked questions about Wangaratta Community Access Hub
The Wangaratta Community Access Hub in regional Melbourne, is accessible from Melbourne city and Southern Cross Station you can purchase a ticket for the North Eastern Line that goes to Wangaratta. The Wangaratta Community Hub is a 14–20-minute walk (1.5 km) from the Station on Docker Street.
If you are already located in Wangaratta, we can put you in touch with a taxi company that many of our clients use to take them to the Community Access Hub – please ask us about this when you contact us. Alternatively, there are taxi’s available from the Wangaratta train station that can be booked to take you to the Hub.
As part of the Community Access Hub’s life skills programs, we offer travel training, road safety and safety in the community programs to support independent travel.
Yes! Please contact us to get a copy of the latest Community Access Hub program. However, don’t let your imagination be limited by what’s in the program! Let us know what you want to do, and we can work with you to tailor a community program to suit your goals, interests and needs.
Our current Wangaratta Community Access Hub program is just an indication of the types of learning, social, active, community access and fun activities you may want to do through our Community Access Hub. Talk to us about your interests and what you want to do, and we can work with you to tailor a program to suit your goals, interests and needs.
Many of the Wangaratta Community Access Hub programs support participants with interacting and engaging with the community – this may be via the Community Access Hub or our other Social and Community Participation supports.
For every three clients at Wangaratta Community Access Hub in our group programs, we generally have one staff member. Our staff are trained in meal-time assistance, epilepsy and diabetes management, mediation administration, asthma, enteral meal support and positive behaviour support/behaviour of concern.
Yooralla also offers 1:1 support for people to participate in our Community Access Hubs and Recreation services through our Assistance with Daily Life service. This could range from support to get ready for the day, to support for you to attend a Wangaratta Community Access Hub program or community activity.