Three of Ballarat’s leading disability organisations, Pinarc Disability Support, Ballarat Specialist School and McCallum Disability Services, are joining forces during National Carers Week (11-17 October 2026) to recognise and celebrate carers supporting people with disability across every stage of life and to highlight their vital contribution as families navigate a changing disability support landscape. National … Read more
Ballarat residents can turn empty drink containers into meals for those doing it tough this winter with a CDS Vic container drive at the Ballarat North depot to support Foodbank Victoria on Saturday 29 August. Until mid-October, CDS Vic and Foodbank Victoria have partnered to encourage people to donate their refunds to food relief. Every … Read more
McCallum Disability Services notes the Federal Government’s announcement of major NDIS reforms whichwere outlined on Wednesday. While there is a lot of detail yet to be provided, the announced changes,including a new national functional assessment, expanded provider registration requirements and aplanned reduction in participant numbers, has the potential to have significant implications for people withdisability … Read more
McCallum Disability Services acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.