Useful Links

Links to Department of Human Services

• Go to the Disability Services Division and search the Victorian Government Department of Human Services website for information about disability services.

• The Intake and Response Service is a part of Disability Services in the Department of Human Services, and can give you information on support for carers and people with a disability.

• For more information call 1800 783 783 or TTY 1800 008 149.

Useful Links for People with a Disability

• Go to the DiVine website, Victoria's first online community for and by people with a disability.

Useful Links for Carers and People with a Disability

• Available in all 8 regions of Victoria as a regional first point of contact for all carers providing
  • Comprehensive support and care planning
  • Access to urgent and short term respite
  • Information about other community services and options
  • Call the 24 hour a day freecall number on 1800 052 222.
• A regional first point of contact for people in the community seeking information regarding disability, aged and community support services.  Call 1800 052 222 during business hours.

• A statewide first point of contact for all carers through 1800 242 636
  • Refers carers to their regional Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre
  • Access to statewide carer counselling, education and advice.