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OPEN ARMS COMMUNITY SERVICES

Open Arms Community Services (OACS) provide high quality, personalized disability services to people in Melbourne, Victoria.  We support children and adults with sensory, intellectual, neurological, physical and psychiatric disabilities.

At Open Arms, we believe life is for living, and our job is to help you live it, no matter the challenge. Our disability services always have your needs at heart and our friendly and experienced staff understand everybody is unique, and our approach is always catered to you.

Our Services

Community Participation

Community Participation

Under the NDIS, social and community services are about supporting people with a disability to take part in their community. At Open Arms, our experienced…

Support with Domestic Duties

Support with Domestic Duties

Assistance with daily life is a support that helps you learn and complete everyday tasks. Things like cooking, cleaning, budgeting, gardening, laundry, and more. At…

Life Skill Development

Life Skill Development

Open Arms can support you to develop all the essential skills you need to live independently, such as personal hygiene, budgeting, grocery shopping, and meal…

Community Access

Community Access

Under the NDIS, this service provides you with funding to access taxis, rideshares, community vehicles, and other appropriate transport methods. At Open Arms, our dedicated…

Assist with Daily Life Activities

Assist with Daily Life Activities

Our team of highly skilled and experienced support staff at Open Arms provides assistance with and/or supervising activities of daily life in a group or…

Group and Centre-Based Activities

Group and Centre-Based Activities

Building long-lasting friendships and connections come from interacting in recreational activities. Open Arms can happily arrange activities based on your personal interests. These can be:…

OACS will provide guidance that gives you the opportunity to reach your potential through participation in the community and the workforce. This include supports to enable you to participate in educational programs of your choice, access safe and affordable accommodation and employment.

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We are available 24/7 by fax, e-mail or by phone. You can also use our quick contact form to ask a question about our services.

    We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We are committed to honour Indigenous peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relations to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society.