Our Services
Mpower provides a range of community support services to families in the
South West of Victoria. In this section you can read about the services we provide. Each section provides an overview of the program along with a copy of our brochure which is available for download and printing.
Disability Respite Programs
Respite program for families of people with disabilities
Provides a range of respite programs for families of children, young
frail aged (65+) or people who have dementia. Carers can be any age.
The program can provide;
- Carer Support Groups
- Carer Activities
- Respite Aids & Equipment
- Workshops & Information Forums
- Individual Parent Support
Early Childhood Intervention Services
Supporting children with a disability 0-6 years
A home and community-based early childhood intervention program for
infants and children 0 to 6 years with disabilities.
The program includes;
- Centre-based Play Programs
- Home Based Programs
- Kindergarden Support & Consultancy
- Transition to School Programs
- Speech Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Behavior Support, Music & Sensory Programs
- Family Service Coordination & Support
Deaf Access Victoria
Supporting rural and regional communities
Assists community organisations and services to work more effectively with deaf and hard-of-hearing people by raising awareness in the local community about the problems they experience and their needs. Information relating to deafness or hearing loss is provided for deaf & hard-of-hearing people, their families or carers, services that work with deaf & hard-of-hearing people and for the general community.
Family Services
Helping strengthen and empower families
Intensive family support is provided to families where either the children or the parents have a disability and there is an identified risk to the family’s wellbeing.
Parent Support
Offering support and information to parents and carers
The parent support program offers support, information and assistance for parents and carers of infants, children and young people 0 to 18 years old with disabilities. The program provides;
- Parents Support Groups
- Workshops & Information Forums
- Individual Parent Support
- Parent Activities
“Sturgeon View” Holiday House
Sturgeon View Holiday House has been designed to cater for people with a wide range of disabilities. The three bedroom house has two bathrooms and is wheelchair accessible throughout. Sturgeon View is situated at Dunkeld, “Southern Gateway to the Grampians”.
The House is currently leased until 31st September 2013
Other Services
Personal Support
Mpower has a team of qualified and caring Personal Support workers that can provide support to individuals in their home or in the community.
Toy Library
The special needs toy library provides information for parents and lends play materials and educational toys and equipment to facilitate the growth and development of infants and children with disabilities. Borrowing is available for people of all ages.
Facilities
Meeting rooms are available for hire to community groups.
Information and Referral
Mpower staff can provide information and referral to a broad range of health and community support services (including respite services)
Community Transport
Community transport provides flexible transport arrangements for those with disabilities to allow them to attend health or community support services.
