The Support People

The Support People The Support People is an NDIS registered provider of disability services in Ballarat and Bendigo

23/02/2026

🌟 Get Involved with The Support People! 🌟

At The Support People, we offer a range of weekly and fortnightly groups and community activities designed to bring people together, build confidence and create meaningful connections.

From friendly competition at Bowling, relaxing days by the water with our Fishing Group, exploring new places with the Bendigo Bus Group, or catching up over coffee at our Monday Coffee Club — there’s something for everyone.

Our activities are about more than just getting out and about — they’re about:
🤝 Building friendships
✨ Growing confidence
🌿 Connecting with the community
💛 Having fun in a supportive environment

And that’s not all — we offer many other engaging programs and outings throughout the week.

👉 If you’d like to learn more about our events and clubs, or how to join, please get in touch with our team. We’d love to welcome you along!

☕ Monday Coffee Club in Bendigo There’s no better way to start the week than with good coffee and great company!😀Our Mon...
17/02/2026

☕ Monday Coffee Club in Bendigo

There’s no better way to start the week than with good coffee and great company!😀

Our Monday Coffee Club group heads out each week to explore different coffee spots around Bendigo, enjoying delicious food, conversation and plenty of laughs along the way.

Pictured here are Robyn, Joan and Terrence, joined by Eliza (DSW), making the most of a relaxed catch-up over brunch. 💛

The Monday Coffee Club is all about social connection, community inclusion and creating meaningful moments together. Visiting local cafés not only supports local businesses, but also gives participants the opportunity to build confidence and strengthen friendships in a welcoming environment.

If you’d like to learn more about our weekly groups in Bendigo, get in touch — we’d love to see you there!

🌍✨ Today’s a reminder that kindness is a gift everyone can give.
17/02/2026

🌍✨ Today’s a reminder that kindness is a gift everyone can give.

❤️ Wishing everyone a day filled with love, kindness, and little moments of joy.
14/02/2026

❤️ Wishing everyone a day filled with love, kindness, and little moments of joy.

🎣 Fishing Group Fun – Creswick 🎣Our Fishing Group recently enjoyed a beautiful afternoon out at St George in Creswick, w...
13/02/2026

🎣 Fishing Group Fun – Creswick 🎣

Our Fishing Group recently enjoyed a beautiful afternoon out at St George in Creswick, with Mark and Neville making the most of the sunshine, fresh air and a great spot by the water.

We love seeing participants getting out in the community, building confidence and creating meaningful connections through activities they enjoy.🌿☀️

If you’d like to learn more about our Fishing Group or other weekly activities, please get in touch — we’d love to welcome you along! 💛

🚌🌿 Bendigo Bus Group – Lake Eppalock outing 🌿🚌Our Bendigo Bus Group recently enjoyed a beautiful day out at Lake Eppaloc...
11/02/2026

🚌🌿 Bendigo Bus Group – Lake Eppalock outing 🌿🚌

Our Bendigo Bus Group recently enjoyed a beautiful day out at Lake Eppalock — taking in the fresh air, great views and even better company.

Participants on the day were Joan, Bert-Lee, Brenton, Ash, Winston and Theo, and it was wonderful to see everyone enjoying a relaxed outing together, sharing laughs and making memories. 💛

The Bendigo Bus Group is one of our weekly activities, giving participants the chance to get out into the community, explore new places, build friendships and enjoy meaningful social connection.

👉 If you’d like to learn more or sign up for upcoming outings, please get in touch with our team — we’d love to welcome you along!

🎳 Bowling fun with The Support People! 🎳Yesterday, our participants enjoyed a fantastic day out at the bowling lanes — f...
05/02/2026

🎳 Bowling fun with The Support People! 🎳

Yesterday, our participants enjoyed a fantastic day out at the bowling lanes — full of friendly competition, encouragement and plenty of laughs along the way.

Pictured enjoying the activity are Neville, Leigh, Rodney, Dylan and Paul, alongside Gareth (DSW), who was there to support and cheer everyone on.

Activities like bowling are a great way to build confidence, stay active and connect with others in a relaxed and supportive environment. It was wonderful to see everyone getting involved and celebrating each other’s turns and wins. 👏

The Support People run this, and many other, weekly group activities, helping participants get out in the community, try new experiences and build meaningful connections.

👉 If you’d like to learn more about our group activities or how to get involved, please get in touch with our team. We’d love to hear from you! 💛

⭐ Our Values | Commitment to Quality SupportAt The Support People, we are deeply committed to delivering quality support...
03/02/2026

⭐ Our Values | Commitment to Quality Support

At The Support People, we are deeply committed to delivering quality support that makes a real difference.

This means we:
• Are passionate about supporting people to live life their way
• Put participants at the centre of everything we do
• Maintain clear boundaries and follow best-practice procedures
• Speak up when we have concerns about quality or safety

Quality support is about care, responsibility and courage — and we are proud to stand by these principles every day.

🌟 Community connections – Get involved, stay connected! 🌟At The Support People, we know that connection, friendship and ...
30/01/2026

🌟 Community connections – Get involved, stay connected! 🌟

At The Support People, we know that connection, friendship and belonging are essential parts of life. That’s why our Community Connections service is designed to help participants get out and about, try new experiences, and build meaningful relationships in a supportive environment.

Whether it’s catching up for a coffee, going to local events, exploring group activities, or joining social outings, our Community Connections program focuses on:
🤝 Strengthening social skills
✨ Building confidence
📍 Exploring community opportunities
💬 Creating lasting friendships

Every activity is tailored to individual interests, giving participants the chance to feel connected, engaged and part of their local community. 💛

👉 Learn more about Community Connections here:
https://www.thesupportpeople.com/services/community-connections

Let’s get connected, together!

🤝 Our Values | Working TogetherAt The Support People, we know that the best outcomes happen when we work together.This m...
27/01/2026

🤝 Our Values | Working Together

At The Support People, we know that the best outcomes happen when we work together.

This means we:
• Commit to supporting one another as part of a team
• Build strong, trusting relationships with participants, colleagues and stakeholders
• Collaborate openly to ensure consistent, reliable and person-centred support

Working together creates connection, trust and shared success — and ensures participants are supported every step of the way.

26/01/2026

🐨🌿 Happy Australia Day! Here’s to our people, our land, and our shared stories.

🇦🇺 Australia Day office closurePlease note that The Support People offices will be closed for Australia Day.We will be o...
22/01/2026

🇦🇺 Australia Day office closure

Please note that The Support People offices will be closed for Australia Day.

We will be open again on Tuesday and look forward to welcoming participants back to our programs.

On Tuesday, we’ll be enjoying:
🎨 Arts & crafts in Ballarat
🎲 Games & activities in Ballarat
🍽️ Morning and afternoon group cooking in Bendigo

We can’t wait to see everyone and share a fun, creative and engaging day together. 💛

Enjoy the public holiday, and we’ll see you on Tuesday!

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405 A Pleasant Street, South
Ballarat, VIC
3350

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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Next Step Disability is a NDIS provider.

Established in 2018, Next Step Disability Services Pty Ltd (NSDS) provides a range of support services for adults with disability in Ballarat, Bendigo and surrounding areas. Originally established to provide a community hub, community access, personal skill development programs and personalised care for people living in Ballarat, NSDS has grown to support over 100 clients in regional Victoria. The rapid growth of our organisation in its first 12 months, is reflective of our focus on delivering high quality, person centred support.

More recently, we have expanded our services to ‘round the clock’ support for persons choosing to live in their own home. We are enthusiastic about the future possibilities for people to live as independently as possible in a supported independent living arrangement, and to position ourselves to meet this demand; and believe our wealth of prior experience in supported residential service accommodation has us well placed to make this a reality.

We are equally excited by our newly established Youth Headquarters (YHQ) which supports 18-25 years olds to have fun and learn new skills.

Our Mission - To enrich the lives of people through individualised services, delivered with a sense of warmth and friendliness, that empower people with disability to live their best life.