Extended Families Australia

Extended Families Australia Melbourne not-for-profit disability support for children, youth, adults and families. Supporting diverse communities, including Chinese & Vietnamese.

NDIS & TAC supports, Plan Management, Support Workers, Social Groups + more. extendedfamilies.org.au Extended Families is a Melbourne-based not-for-profit disability organisation supporting children, young people and their families across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live the life they choose - with connection, inclusion and a sense of bel

onging within their community. We provide a range of diverse supports designed to build confidence, capacity and social connection, including:
• Support Workers (LinC) - NDIS & TAC
• Plan Management
• Support Coordination
• Social and recreational programs
• Parent and carer peer support groups
• Volunteer matching programs
• Community events and activities

Our programs help children, young people and families build connections, develop new skills, experience new opportunities and most importantly, have fun.

🌱 Creating connections. Growing inclusion. Building community.

🔗 www.extendedfamilies.org.au
📞 03 9355 8848

Support looks different for every person and every family. For some support means finding the right person to help build...
03/09/2026

Support looks different for every person and every family.

For some support means finding the right person to help build confidence and independence.

For others, it's connecting with a community, navigating the NDIS, meeting other parents who understand, learning new skills or feeling more confident advocating for themselves.

Every journey is different and we know the importance of taking the time to understand what matters most to each individual and family.

While our programs and services may look different, they all share the same purpose: helping people feel connected, supported, included and valued.

Connection. Inclusion. Community. 💙

Carousel ID: Carousel highlighting the different ways Extended Families supports people with disability, families, parents and carers. Through support workers, support coordination, carer support, capacity building programs and community activities, the organisation helps people build confidence, connection, independence and a sense of belonging.

许多家庭告诉我们，他们最重视的不仅僅是服務本身。 能夠聯繫熟悉的工作人員、獲得及時回覆、用自己熟悉的語言溝通，以及有人願意耐心解釋和提供支援，往往才是最重要的。 這也是我們一直重視個性化服務的原因。 我們相信，好的計劃管理不只是處理發票和預...
27/08/2026

许多家庭告诉我们，他们最重视的不仅僅是服務本身。

能夠聯繫熟悉的工作人員、獲得及時回覆、用自己熟悉的語言溝通，以及有人願意耐心解釋和提供支援，往往才是最重要的。

這也是我們一直重視個性化服務的原因。

我們相信，好的計劃管理不只是處理發票和預算。

更重要的是建立信任、了解家庭的需要，以及在人們需要時提供支援。

📩 歡迎聯繫我們的計劃管理團隊了解更多。
🌏 提供普通話服務

Support looks different for every family. Community helps make it possible. 💛Behind many of the opportunities we create ...
27/08/2026

Support looks different for every family. Community helps make it possible. 💛

Behind many of the opportunities we create are community collaborations that help children, young people and families connect, participate and feel they belong.

Whether we're working alongside local councils, libraries, community groups or volunteers, these collaborations help create welcoming experiences that make a real difference. For the families we support, they can help break down barriers, build familiarity, create connections and grow confidence to participate in community life.

Thank you to the many organisations and community members who help create opportunities for connection and belonging.

💛 Know an organisation doing great work in the community? Tag them below and help celebrate the power of collaboration.

Friendships. Laughter. Connection. Some of the most meaningful moments happen when people come together and feel they be...
20/08/2026

Friendships. Laughter. Connection.

Some of the most meaningful moments happen when people come together and feel they belong.

Through programs like Join In South across Melbourne's outer south eastern suburbs, we're creating opportunities for children and young people with disability, and their families to build relationships, strengthen confidence and connect with others who understand their journey.

From shared experiences and new friendships to simply being part of a welcoming community, these moments help create lasting connections and a sense of belonging.

Know someone who would enjoy being part of a welcoming community? Share this post with them and help them discover opportunities to connect, belong and join in. 💛

👋 How can Extended Families help?Whether you're navigating the NDIS, looking for a Plan Manager, searching for the right...
13/08/2026

👋 How can Extended Families help?

Whether you're navigating the NDIS, looking for a Plan Manager, searching for the right Support Worker, or wanting to build new connections in your community, we're here to help.

Since 1975, we've been supporting people with disability and their families across Melbourne to build skills, confidence, connection and community. Today we offer personalised disability supports designed around individual goals, interests and needs.

Our services include:
✅ Plan Management
✅ Support Workers
✅ Support Coordination
✅ Carer Wellbeing Support
✅ Social Groups + more
✅ NDIS & TAC Registered Supports

We're proud to provide culturally responsive support, including for Chinese and Vietnamese communities. 🌏

Creating connections. Growing inclusion. Building community. 💙

📩 Get in touch or visit our website to learn more.
www.extendedfamilies.org.au

12/08/2026

No two people are exactly alike.

One of the biggest lessons our support workers learn is that every participant brings their own experiences, strengths, interests and perspective.

That's why meaningful support starts with listening.

At Extended Families, we believe people deserve to feel seen, heard, valued, respected and safe to be themselves.

Because when people feel understood, genuine connections can grow. 💙

Stay tuned as we share more insights and experiences from our Extended Families community.

Address

1/95 Bell Street
Melbourne, VIC
3058

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61393558848

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