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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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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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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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10 September 2020

RUOK? Day

Asking the simple question of "R U OK?" can open the doors to a conversation, which can have the power to make a huge difference to anyone who might be experiencing mental illness.

09 September 2020

Together@Yooralla keeping Leongatha Community Hub connected

Customers from Leongatha Community Hub connecting online through Together@Yooralla

08 September 2020

World Physiotherapy Day

Our Physiotherapists work with people with disability to support their respiratory function, through both positioning and assistive technology.

07 September 2020

6 elements of ‘reasonable and necessary’

The NDIS applies the ‘reasonable and necessary’ criteria to determine what supports will be funded in a person’s NDIS plan.

04 September 2020

Yooralla at the Virtual Disability Expo

The virtual exhibition will have an easy to use live and interactive platform where you can access exhibitions, guest speakers and special performances.

26 August 2020

Speech Pathology week - 23 - 29 August 2020

Yooralla’s speech pathologists work tirelessly to support people with disability with their communication skills, especially during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

27 May 2020

“In this together” this National Reconciliation Week

Yooralla is committed to change within our organisation, to support reconciliation and do our part to promote recognition and equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

22 May 2020

Your NDIS plan explained: Assistance with Daily Living

What are Core Supports, and what is Assistance with Daily Living?

22 May 2020

Getting out and about with your NDIS plan – Assistance with Social and Community Participation explained

Assistance with Social and Community Participation is a funded support category that you may find in your NDIS plan.

22 May 2020

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.

22 May 2020

Sending thanks to Yooralla’s volunteers during National Volunteer Week

During National Volunteers Week, we would like to thank Yooralla’s volunteers, who aside from their regular invaluable contribution to the organisation, have now joined forces to tackle the global shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.