The Support People is an NDIS registered provider of disability services in Ballarat and Bendigo
24/04/2026
Looking for something to do in Ballarat? We’ve got plenty happening! 🙌
At The Support People, we organise a range of regular activities to help you stay active, social and engaged throughout the week.
Here’s what’s on offer in Ballarat:
🎳 Bowling Group – Wednesdays (fortnightly) 10am–1:30pm
🚌 Bus Groups – Tuesdays & Thursdays (morning & afternoon sessions)
✨ Friday Open Sessions – 9am–12pm & 1pm–4pm (all clients welcome to use the space and facilities)
There’s something for everyone — whether you want to learn new skills, meet new people or just enjoy getting out and about 💛
📞 Keen to get involved? Get in touch with our Ballarat office to find the right activities for you!
20/04/2026
📣 Service Update
We’re currently experiencing some issues with our phone system and are working to resolve this as quickly as possible.
In the meantime, our voicemail is operating as normal, please leave us a message and our team will get back to you as soon as we can.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
17/04/2026
Looking for things to do in Bendigo? We’ve got you covered! 🙌
At The Support People, we organise a wide range of activities designed to help you get out, connect with others and have fun.
From group activities like arts & crafts, games and cooking, to active options like bowling, fishing and recreation, plus bus outings and community access, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
It’s all about building confidence, making connections and trying new things in a supportive and welcoming environment 💛
📞 Want to learn more or get involved? Get in touch with our Bendigo office — we’d love to help you find the right activities for you!
17/04/2026
08/04/2026
🌼 Springfest Community Presentation Lunch 🌼
We were proud to attend the Springfest Community Presentation Lunch on 19 March, celebrating the incredible impact of Springfest 2025 in Ballarat.
As a community partner in the Rotary Club of Ballarat’s Springfest, we were thrilled to be part of an event that raised an amazing $41,035.55 for the community 🙌
The Support People were honoured to receive $5,000 as part of this partnership — and just as proud to donate it back to the Rotary Club to support the continued work they do in our community.
It’s moments like these that highlight what can be achieved when people come together 💛
01/04/2026
We had such a great day at the Post School Options Expo 2026! 🙌
Nadia and Audrey loved chatting with everyone, meeting new faces and having some really great conversations about what support can look like after school.
If you didn’t get a chance to stop by and say hello, feel free to reach out — we’re always happy to chat 😊
27/03/2026
🐣🌸 Easter closure 🌸🐣
Please note that The Support People offices will be closed over the Easter long weekend, from Thursday afternoon, 2nd April, through to Tuesday morning, 7th April.
We would like to wish all of our clients, families, staff and community a safe, happy and relaxing Easter 💛
20/03/2026
🎓 Come and see us at the 2026 Post School Options Expo! 🎓
The Support People are excited to be part of the Ballarat Specialist School Post School Options Expo, bringing together a wide range of local services to help students and their families explore future pathways.
📍 BSS Senior Campus, 800 Norman St, Invermay Park
📅 Thursday 26th March
⏰ 5:00pm – 7:00pm
This fantastic event brings together Ballarat’s top service providers all in one place, making it easier to discover the supports, opportunities and pathways available after school.
Our team will be there to chat about how we can support you with services, community programs and achieving your goals.
We’d love to meet you — come say hello! 💛
13/03/2026
💪 The Support People Crew are taking on the 75ME Challenge! 💪
We’re excited to have our team participating in 75ME, an initiative designed to build stronger habits, improve wellbeing and help people better manage the pressures of everyday life.
Our staff will be focusing on five simple daily practices designed to support recovery, resilience and overall wellbeing — including hydration, refuelling, sleep, breathing and reflection.
These small daily habits are all about helping people regulate stress, improve energy and build a sustainable routine that supports both personal wellbeing and the important work we do supporting others.
At The Support People, we know that looking after our team helps us provide the best support to our participants and community — and we’re excited to take on this journey together.
08/03/2026
💐 Happy International Women’s Day! Grateful for the women who inspire, lead, and uplift.
06/03/2026
🐰🌸 We’re proud to support the 103.1 Power FM Ballarat Easter Egg Hunt! 🌸🐰
The Support People are excited to be a sponsor of the Power FM & Lucas Easter Egg Hunt this year — a fantastic community event bringing families together for a day full of fun!
Join the celebrations on Saturday 4th April from 9am at Lucas Central Park Oval for a morning of Easter egg hunting, activities, and entertainment for the whole family.
This much-loved community event continues to grow every year, with hundreds of families coming together to enjoy the hunt, meet the Easter Bunny and take part in plenty of fun activities.
At The Support People, we’re proud to support events that bring our community together and create opportunities for everyone to connect and enjoy local activities.
We hope to see you there! 🐣🍫
25/02/2026
🌱 Life skills development with The Support People 🌱
Every day is an opportunity to learn, grow and build independence, and our Life Skills Development program is here to help participants do just that.
Through personalised support, we help people develop skills that matter in everyday life — from cooking and budgeting to organisation, confidence building and more. It’s all about empowering individuals to live life their way with confidence and purpose. 💛
Whether someone is building new routines, mastering day-to-day tasks or learning something new, our team is alongside them every step of the way.
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Established in 2018, Next Step Disability Services Pty Ltd (NSDS) provides a range of support services for adults with disability in Ballarat, Bendigo and surrounding areas. Originally established to provide a community hub, community access, personal skill development programs and personalised care for people living in Ballarat, NSDS has grown to support over 100 clients in regional Victoria. The rapid growth of our organisation in its first 12 months, is reflective of our focus on delivering high quality, person centred support.
More recently, we have expanded our services to ‘round the clock’ support for persons choosing to live in their own home. We are enthusiastic about the future possibilities for people to live as independently as possible in a supported independent living arrangement, and to position ourselves to meet this demand; and believe our wealth of prior experience in supported residential service accommodation has us well placed to make this a reality.
We are equally excited by our newly established Youth Headquarters (YHQ) which supports 18-25 years olds to have fun and learn new skills.
Our Mission - To enrich the lives of people through individualised services, delivered with a sense of warmth and friendliness, that empower people with disability to live their best life.
Our Vision - To be a leading provider of quality services in regional Victoria, creating an inclusive world where people with disability live enriched lives of their choosing with our support.
Our Values - Our values underpin everything we do.
