For over 78 years, Inclusion Melbourne has been a leader in supporting people with an intellectual or cognitive disability or those experiencing social exclusion. As Victoria’s longest continuously operating community-based disability support organisation, we offer social and community supports, assistance with further education and training, volunteer and work opportunities, community participation programs, and skill development.
Our tailored approach also extends to support coordination and personalised workplace coaching. By fostering meaningful relationships and building life skills, we empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of their communities.
Impact Report 2025
For people with cognitive and intellectual disability and those who are socially isolated, to live within inclusive communities, where everyone’s participation is of value.
Our Achievements
25,000+0
Total Support Hours
5000+1
Community Support Volunteering Hours
12,000+1
Education & Training Hours
What We Do
Direct Support
Inclusion Melbourne offers direct support to help individuals with disabilities reach their goals.
Support Coordination
Inclusion Melbourne offers support coordination to help manage NDIS plans effectively.
Volunteers
The ability to freely provide time and energy to assist someone to enjoy a good life is often the greatest gift a person can give.
Inclusion Training (Registered RTO)
Inclusion Training delivers accredited and non-accredited courses, along with tailored skills development programs, for people with cognitive and intellectual disability and for community members seeking to upskill.
Inclusion Designlab
Inclusion Designlab is our engine room for policy, research, innovation and development. Together with people with an intellectual disability, community organisations and leading disability researchers, we develop evidenced based practices, choice and citizenship that promote inclusiveness for the whole disability sector in Australia.
Testimonials
“There’ll be more experiences like this to come for sure! we had a great day today for sure!”
Tobias
“I love making salads for lunch and sharing it with my friends.”
Nicole
“What I love most about my role as a dsp is building genuine, respectful relationships with the people I support and being part of their everyday lives in a way that supports their independence, choice and wellbeing.”
Bianca
“Being a DSP at IM has been an incredible experience.”
Erszebet
“She has become more confident in travelling to the city on her own.”
Trish
“We enjoy each other’s company” Peter said as he looked at Niki “I don’t know what I’d do without you”
Peter – Recipient
“I very much enjoy visiting Jim and am really happy that I applied for this type of volunteer role.”
Billy – Volunteer
“One of the people I support was happy that one of the office staff spoke their own language.”
Fiona
“I know my life has been enriched by meeting Gwyn and I really enjoy this role.”
Carol - Volunteer
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