IMPACT support services
Organisational Overview
IMPACT Support Services Inc (IMPACT) is a community-based not-for-profit organisation. IMPACT’s head office is in Oakleigh and another office is located in Frankston. IMPACT provides support services for people with intellectual disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, and neurological disorders and the people who care for them.
IMPACT Support Services (IMPACT) formally IMPACT Leisure Association became an incorporated association in 1992 and gained quality accreditation in 2008.
Our Mission
IMPACT works in partnership with people living with a disability to provide them with opportunities to participate in community life and to assist them to make informed choices. This is achieved through providing an array of responsive, innovative, flexible and effective, community-based support services in the areas of:
- Day Programs
- Home Based Outreach
- Independent Living Support
- Recreation and leisure
- Respite
- Carer support
Our Values
At IMPACT, we:
- Respond to participant needs and value their opinions
- Provide a stimulating, unrestrictive environment by developing community linkages and partnerships
- Provide a quality service which values our participants through continuously evaluating and improving our performance
- Provide a forum to maximize the involvement of participants, staff and the community
- Provide support for all IMPACT participants and staff, whilst encouraging individual and team input and responsibility
- Support a working environment that is safe, accessible, and free from discrimination that promotes the health and well-being of participants, staff and the community - a healthy place for all.
- Recognise the importance of and support participant carers, families and the community.
Website: www.impact.vic.edu.au
