Pinarc Disability Support 1800-746-272

Pinarc Disability Support 1800-746-272 Enriching and empowering lives within the disability community. Supporting people with a disability to reach their full potential. http://pinarc.org.au/

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Today is R U OK? Day – a valuable reminder of the importance of checking in with those around us and starting meaningful...
10/09/2025

Today is R U OK? Day – a valuable reminder of the importance of checking in with those around us and starting meaningful conversations.

At Pinarc, we recognise that the message behind R U OK? Day extends far beyond today. It’s about fostering a culture of care and connection, where looking out for the wellbeing of colleagues, friends, and family becomes a part of our everyday lives.

We are committed to building a supportive workplace where checking in with one another is a regular and genuine practice not just something we do once a year!

Remember, a simple conversation can make a real difference. It’s a powerful way to show support and it could even save a life.



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The Tuesday Night Dinner group enjoyed a great meal together at the Robin Hood Hotel last night. They were joined by Pin...
10/09/2025

The Tuesday Night Dinner group enjoyed a great meal together at the Robin Hood Hotel last night. They were joined by Pinarc CEO, Peter Newsome, who had fun catching up with them. All agreed they had a fantastic evening with delicious meals, including loaded nachos, porterhouse steak and curry of the day!

The Tuesday Night Dinner program runs fortnightly during school terms, with the group selecting different venues throughout Ballarat to suit everyone's taste. If you are interested in joining this fun supported social group, please call us on 1800 746 272 or email alocoordinators@pinarc.org.au and we can give you further details.



Image description: Pinarc CEO, Peter Newsome catching up with Pinarc customers at the Robin Hood Hotel.

Our Physiotherapy team use a capacity building approach to support you and your child with strategies which you can inte...
08/09/2025

Our Physiotherapy team use a capacity building approach to support you and your child with strategies which you can integrate into your daily life and routines, along with direct hands-on therapy.

We can assist babies and young children develop early fine motor skills like reaching, grasping and manipulating objects, and with learning to sit, roll, crawl and walk.

For older children we can work with them on gross motor skills such as balance, jumping, hopping, climbing, throwing and catching. Our team can also help children with postural support and positioning giving them the freedom to explore their world and if required, we are able to assess and prescribe specialised equipment.

Our work with adults includes walking and functional mobility assessments, falls prevention strategies, equipment prescription, hydrotherapy and other interventions for conditions including Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Amputees, and much more.

Call us today to discuss your therapy needs on 1800 746 272.

Wishing all our fathers, step-fathers, grandfathers, fathers-in-law and father-like figures in our lives a happy and rel...
06/09/2025

Wishing all our fathers, step-fathers, grandfathers, fathers-in-law and father-like figures in our lives a happy and relaxing Fathers Day.



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Ballarat Parent Carers Connect is open to all parent/guardian carers of children and young adults with disabilities. We...
04/09/2025

Ballarat Parent Carers Connect is open to all parent/guardian carers of children and young adults with disabilities. We meet for activities, information sessions and social coffees or meals.

Our next meeting is 9.30am Wednesday 10th September for a coffee and a tour of “Flip Out Ballarat”, 25 Learmonth Rd, Wendouree VIC 3355. They will show us around and tell us about their accessibility and sensory sessions.

Free to attend, contact Rebecca on rpaton@pinarc.org.au or 0493 765 542 to register.



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Our Preschool Field Officer team supports early childhood educators across the Central Highlands region. The team recent...
03/09/2025

Our Preschool Field Officer team supports early childhood educators across the Central Highlands region. The team recently attended the International Childhood Trauma Conference, which enabled them to gain critical insights and knowledge on the complexities and profound impacts of childhood trauma. They will use their learnings, gained through a series of workshops, masterclasses and presentations, to support early childhood educators who are working with children who are healing from trauma.

The learnings from this conference will also be used to inform future training for our team of Kindergarten Additional Assistants, who are placed in kindergartens across the region to support an inclusive delivery of kindergarten programs to children.

At Pinarc we recognise the importance of a safe and inclusive early childhood education for every child, and the skills, expertise and empathy brought by the professional educators in the sector.

Kate, a recent occupational therapy graduate of Deakin University, joined Pinarc as a support worker at Golden Point and...
01/09/2025

Kate, a recent occupational therapy graduate of Deakin University, joined Pinarc as a support worker at Golden Point and Pennyweight whilst she was studying. We are now delighted that she has moved to our growing OT team in Ballarat to develop her caseload, working primarily with adults. Kate hopes to use her own lived experience to support customers find creative solutions to reach their goals. In her spare time Kate enjoys spending time with her young family, her cat named Charlie and completing her many sewing and craft projects.



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Speech Pathology Week has been a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our fantastic team of Speech Pathologists and the am...
30/08/2025

Speech Pathology Week has been a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our fantastic team of Speech Pathologists and the amazing work they do with our wonderful customers.

Speech Pathologists help people express their needs and make choices, they make communication accessible and build confidence, and they support wellbeing and emotional connection. Speech Pathologists also play a vital role in helping people with swallowing difficulties and meal time management, meeting essential needs.

Thank you to our tremendous team!

Speech Pathology Week is a prime time to remind ourselves that communication in all its forms is so important to build c...
29/08/2025

Speech Pathology Week is a prime time to remind ourselves that communication in all its forms is so important to build confidence and empowerment.

Marlee, a bright and bubbly teenager who enjoys watching musicals, cooking and playing games, has gained so much confidence through her sessions with Speech Pathologist Nicole. Together they explore a toolbox of different communication methods, work on building confidence communicating in different environments and strengthen Marlee's verbal communication skills.

Meet Harlow! She is only 2 and has a rare genetic syndrome which can cause speech delay in children, however she is not...
28/08/2025

Meet Harlow! She is only 2 and has a rare genetic syndrome which can cause speech delay in children, however she is not letting this hold her back as a recent RCH assessment shows that by using AAC communication methods, with the support of her wonderful parents, her language is typically developing! She has started using 2 and 3 word phrases with her AAC device and key word signs. Harlow loves playing cheeky games with her Speech Pathologist, asking them to open and close doors repeatedly with her device! She loves to tell them that she wants some "cheese" and is trying to copy sounds that she hears with her mouth!

Speech Pathologists support people to make choices on their devices and communicate their needs, empowering them through communication.


This week we are celebrating the Speech Pathology profession and the dedication of Certified Practising Speech Pathologi...
26/08/2025

This week we are celebrating the Speech Pathology profession and the dedication of Certified Practising Speech Pathologists. The theme “Impact Through Communication” resonates with us and we look forward to sharing some impact stories with you, showing the importance of communication and the many different ways we can communicate.

At Pinarc we offer a coaching-based model of therapy, which also supports family members involvement in all aspects of therapy to help them develop their own skills to be able to support their child to work on their communication skills outside of direct therapy services. Our therapists can also assist with swallowing and mealtime management, working with you to improve the safety and enjoyment around eating and drinking.

At Pinarc, we as an organisation proactively work on providing a child safe organisation and place the safety and wellbe...
26/08/2025

At Pinarc, we as an organisation proactively work on providing a child safe organisation and place the safety and wellbeing of our customers at the heart of everything we do.

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