About us
We are a local not-for-profit that gives people with disabilities in Gippsland the best support to reach their goals.
Our origins go back to 1981, when we started as a local support group for people with acquired brain injury (ABI).
Since then, we have grown to become a leading disability service provider in Gippsland.
Today, we offer a range of services to people with ABI and other disabilities.
We are a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme provider.
We are based in Morwell
Our staff are located across Gippsland.
We are passionate about empowering people with disabilities.
Headway Gippsland is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.
Read our strategic plan
Our goals
Mission and vision
Mission statement
Our mission is to provide exceptional services, to individuals with an ABI and other disabilities to participate in all aspects of community life.
Vision
Our vision is a society inclusive of all.
Values
- participants are number one
- empower participants
- inclusion
- achieve outcomes
- respect
- strive for excellence
- support our carers
- share our knowledge
Your life, your way!
You can now design your life around the funding you have. It means you can do the things that are important to you.
We are keen to help you develop programs and activities of your choice.
A safe place for children
Headway Gippsland is committed to providing and actively promoting a safe environment for children.
We have zero tolerance for child abuse.
We are committed to protecting the physical, emotional, cultural and social well-being of all children.
Headway Gippsland has policies in place to protect children, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously.
We acknowledge children’s safety is a responsibility for the whole community and is everyone’s business.
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 will work with you to design a plan that supports your goals.
Contact us
Phone: 03 5127 7166
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.