About Windermere | Windermere

Everyone is someone in our community

Windermere is an independent, not for profit community service organisation working across Victoria including key regional locations, to help those who need it most. Established in 1992, our aim remains constant; to build stronger, connected and supported communities.

Working together with our community, we deliver many services through critical partnerships with government to meet our purpose.

We aim to get in early to help children, families and individuals find the best solutions for their varied and complex issues.

Our support comes in many forms with a focus on intervention, prevention and education to make a difference in the areas of:

Family Wellbeing by promoting positive behavioural changes, providing parenting supports and responding to violence and/or neglect to achieve safety and stability

Disability Support by providing assistance to identify the right supports and goals that matter most to enable people of all abilities to actively participate in their communities

Development & Early Childhood Education by delivering accredited quality early childhood and care services and specialist early intervention services to help children reach their full potential

Victims Assistance by providing timely and ongoing practical and emotional support for victims of trauma, assault and/or violent crime

Community Strengthening by mobilising support services to respond quickly to emergencies, disasters and emergent needs.

We believe that everyone is someone in our community and that is reflected in our approach with those we work with everyday.

Windermere is committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Testimonial

My (Windermere) counsellor has been one of the most important supports I have had throughout this whole process. She is amazing. I now see things from a completely different perspective.

I am on the lookout now too - next time I am in a relationship, I will be able to recognise the signs of domestic violence and I won’t let myself get stuck in that sort of position again.”

Witness, Royal Commission into Family Violence - Melbourne

Windermere says NO to Family Violence

Windermere staff joined the recent ‘Say NO to Family Violence’ campaign. November was family Violence Prevention month, a time for reflection by all. Early prevention and intervention is key and we all have a responsibility to raise awareness of the impact family violence has on so many in our local community.

How will the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) affect me and Windermere?

For consumers who currently participate in State or Federal programs, it’s important to understand that those programs will continue until you start your NDIS plan. Until that time it's important to understand how Windermere will respond and how that affects you.

What is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)?

What is the NDIS? NDIS is a generational reform that focuses on a person centred system of support. The scheme will aim to provide a person with a permanent or significant disability access to reasonable and necessary supports to achieve their goals and participate in social and economic life.

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

For everything (we think) you may need to know about the NDIS, visit our FAQ pages.