About us
At Headway Gippsland we’re more than just a not-for-profit, we’re a passionate, community-driven organisation embedded right here in Gippsland.
What began in 1981 as a small support group for individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI) has since grown into a trusted organisation serving people with all types of disabilities, aging Australians, and their families. We’re proud of how far we’ve come, and even more excited about the future we’re helping to build, one step at a time.
We’re proud to offer exceptional services to people across Victoria, but our hearts are firmly rooted in our local community. We believe that “little drops of water make the mighty ocean” – every small act of support creates a big impact.
Our services include expert plan management, personalized support coordination, 1:1 support, and three fantastic social support groups that meet weekly, fostering connection and community. For older Australians, we also provide dedicated help in managing your Home Care Package, with our partner Trilogy Care.
Our close-knit team is not only friendly and approachable but also highly qualified, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every interaction.
When you join our community, you are part of something bigger. We share a common mission: to inspire a society that respects and celebrates human diversity. We want to support people living with disability to live independent, meaningful and enriched lives.
Thank you so much for being here, it means a lot to us!
Read our Strategic Plan 2020-2023 HERE
We are a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme provider.
Headway Gippsland is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission
Our Goals and Mission
Mission statement
Headway Gippsland’s mission is to support and empower people with disabilities to live independent, meaningful, and enriched lives.
Read our Strategic Plan 2020-2023 HERE
A safe place for children
Headway Gippsland is a child safe organisation.
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children accessing our services, including the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children from all CALD backgrounds and children with a disability.
Headway Gippsland has zero tolerance for child abuse, and has specific policies and procedures in place to support and educate our staff and volunteers.
All allegations and safety concerns are treated seriously and acted upon immediately.
Use your funding
You can book and pay for all our services with funding from your
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan
- Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) funding
- Traffic Accident Commission (TAC) funding
- Aged Care package
You can pay for services with your own money too.
We pay our respects to the traditional custodians, their elders and ancestors of the lands, which our organisation sits. We acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and welcome you to our service. Headway Gippsland is committed to treating all people with dignity and respect.