What we do
At BDS (formerly Broadmeadows Disability Services) our clients are supported to engage in active learning opportunities, life skills development and a range of community-based social and recreational activities. You can participate in group-based activities, or we can provide individualised support in your home or to assist you with social and community access.
Community Options
We offer a range of skill development, social and recreational options. These can take place during the day, evenings and over weekends. We offer a range of activities around Broadmeadows, Craigieburn, Glenroy, Fawkner, and surrounding areas.
Day Services for Adults
BDS offer a wide range of opportunities for adults seeking skill development, recreational and social opportunities
- These can be in group-based settings or an individually tailored support based on your choices.
- Social and recreational groups are offered in the community or on-site at BDS, at our Broadmeadows or Craigieburn locations
- Groups vary in size depending on your support needs.
Some of the activities you can enjoy include:
- art
- computers
- cooking
- IT and iPad training
- personal development
- bowling
- drama
- basketball
- swimming
- beauty therapy
- photography and multimedia
- music
- camps
- outings and visits to a range of community-based recreational venues and places of interest.
Escapades - Activities for Children (6-17 years)
These are group-based social and recreational activities. There is also the capacity for you to be linked to group activities with the assistance of an individual support worker.
Activities you can enjoy include:
- outings and visits to a range of community-based recreational venues and places of interest
- movies
- play centres
- school holiday programs
- camps
Pre-vocational opportunities
We can support you to actively participate in developing and learning pre-vocational skills. You can also be actively involved in your local community through volunteering experiences with our many established partnerships.
- Certificate I in Work Education
- community volunteering in a range of community settings
- development of pre-work skills
- work experience opportunities
- training and learning opportunities
Support with Daily Living and Skill Development
We help you to develop daily living skills and maintain independence in your home and accessing community, by providing support in:
- in-home supports including personal care, meal preparation, and more
- developing your skills in daily living tasks
- managing your money and budgeting skills
- home safety
- shopping
- attending medical appointments
- learning about personal care and grooming