Our Programs
Host Programs
Our very first program is still going strong today. The Host program matches a person with a disability to a volunteer who cares for them on a regular basis, usually once a month.
Volunteers are recruited, screened and carefully matched to the person with a disability and their family. We then offer ongoing training and support to volunteers to ensure the objectives are being met.
We offer a broad range of flexible hosting options, depending on what best suits everyone.
To register your interest in our host programs, you can email us here or give Interchange Western a call on 03 9396 1111.
Camps
A variety of camps targeting different age groups are offered throughout the year. Camps range from overnight to four days and can be either on weekends or during school holidays. They are held across Victoria at a number of excellent venues.
All our activities are designed to be fun and encourage independence and provide flexible choices for participants.
All programs provide carers and siblings with a regular break and the child or young person with new friends, places to go, and things to do allowing them to build social skills and feel a connection to their community.
To register your interest in our camps, you can email us here or give Interchange Western a call on 03 9396 1111.
Recreation
We offer a variety of recreational activities for people with a disability, which offer them friendship confidence and independence. There are two main types of recreational support:
Individual Support
Much of the support we offer is to individuals in a one on one situation or in small groups. This ensures participants are in an environment where they feel comfortable to make close friendships and achieve their goals.
Community based Activities
We offer a diverse range of activities during the week and on weekends for all age groups – kids, youth and adults.
Activities and group sizes vary depending on the goals and aspirations of the group and participants and the location and type of activity.
To register your interest on our recreation programs, you can email us here or give Interchange Western a call on 03 9396 1111.
Support Groups
Interchange Western facilitates five parent/carer support groups across the western region offering carers a supportive environment where they can find respite, friendship, support, information and a social, fun environment.
Groups meet monthly both during the day and in the evening. There’s even the odd weekend away.
Our support groups currently run in Wyndham, Maribyrnong and Brimbank.
To register your interest in our individual support programs, you can email us here or give Interchange Western a call on 03 9396 1111.
Flexible Respite
We offer a Fee for Service Program that provides individual support packages or funding and can also provide one to one support workers.
Our rates for these programs vary depending on what hours are worked and are exclusive of all costs.
To register your interest in our flexible respite programs, you can email us here or give Interchange Western a call on 03 9396 1111.