Barwon Disability Resource Council - BDRC

23/10/2023

Great opportunity with DARU here

23/10/2023

Villamanta Legal Services are keen to talk to anyone who has been under a Guardianship order about their experiences with OPA

The Victorian Auditor General’s Office (VAGO) wants to hear from people who currently have an OPA guardian or have had an OPA guardian within the last 5 years.
VAGO wants to understand what OPA have been doing well and where they could improve.
VALID and Villamanta will be running small focus groups of 4-5 participants each (in-person and online available) to listen to your experiences.
Any answers you give will be kept confidential by VAGO and you won’t be identified in any reports back to OPA.
Family members who have experience with an OPA guardian are also welcome to enquire.
Please contact Valid or Villamanta for further information.

12/10/2023

Some great analysis here from Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) in relation to the Disability Royal Commission recommendations

Royal Commission: Analysing the recommendations on independent disability advocacy

11/10/2023

The long-awaited final report from the Disability Royal Commission is here, featuring 222 recommendations to combat violence and abuse against people with disability.

The comprehensive 5000-page report meticulously examines the root causes of abuse and neglect, providing a much-needed blueprint for change.

David Petherick, Executive officer of Barwon Disability Resource Council expresses gratitude to the resilient voices of people with disabilities, their families, and supporters who shared their stories with the Disability Royal Commissioner. Together, they've paved the way for genuine transformation and a future free from harm.

Let's stand united with disability advocates and commit to implementing these recommendations, ensuring a safer and more inclusive world for everyone.

11/10/2023

We fight to protect the rights of people with disabilities in the Barwon region. Since 1975, BDRC has been helping people with disability find their voice to initiate positive change.

Our mission is to teach and support individuals to advocate for their rights, treatment, and community inclusion. BDRC will work with you and for you to assess your situation and help you be assertive in seeking improvement for your circumstances.

Barwon Disability Resource Council provides advocacy in Geelong, Queenscliff, Surf Coast and Golden Plains. Contact us to find out more.

10/10/2023

As your registered NDIS Plan Manager, let us assist you in managing your plan to fund services and supports. We are a completely independent and local plan management service based in Geelong, also servicing the Surf Coast, Bellarine, Golden Plains and Bacchus Marsh regions.

Our goal as a NDIS registered plan management provider is to make life that little bit easier for you by taking away the administrative tasks associated with paying service providers.

We help you maximise your plan and save you time by dealing with your services, managing your budget, paying your invoices, and giving guidance. We will pay for your supports delivered, help you monitor your funds and provide financial reporting.

Contact us to find out more about Plan Management by the BDRC!

09/10/2023

Since 1975, we’ve been finding ways to provide people with disability the support, services, and resources they need to get the most out of life.
We are dedicated to working with people with disability in the Barwon Region.
Dedicated to care for over three decades, every one of our team members understands the importance of human rights, confidentiality, empathy, and reliability.
To find out more about the Barwon Disability Resource Centre, check out our website.

25/09/2023

With the Final Report from the Disability Royal Commission due to be released at the end of next week this is a timely call from Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) for governments to work together with people with lived experience of disability and their advocates to codesign the solutions together.

Media Release: Call to work with disability groups to design the solutions from the Disability Royal Commission

22/12/2022

Barwon Disability Resource Council's office will be closed from Friday 23rd of December 2022 and will reopen on Wednesday 4th of January 2023.

All the staff at Barwon Disability Resource Council would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a fantastic 2023!

27/07/2022

Do you know someone with a disability who is making an outstanding contribution to our community?

Nominate them for the Geelong Awards for People with Disability!

Nominations for the awards are now open and can be made in the following categories:
- Achievement Award
- Leadership and Advocacy Award
- Volunteering Award

The awards are now in their seventh year, and are an important part of our work in building an accessible and inclusive community for all while celebrating the achievements of those with disability.

This year’s awards are delivered in partnership with genU, and are supported by BRDC.

Nominations are open until Friday 2 September.
For more information, to nominate, or to get assistance with completing an application, head to www.geelongaustralia.com.au/disabilityawards

23/05/2022

Grampians Disability Advocacy and Barwon Disability Resource Council - BDRC are inviting you to a community session about the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. The information session is in Bacchus Marsh this Thursday 26th of May. If you are interested, phone 1800 552 272 or email admin@grampiansadvocacy.org.au. More details below...

17/03/2022

BDRC are here to help if you have any questions about getting the Covid-19 vaccination. Please see below for more information.

We're here to support your choices.