Pinarc Disability Support 1800-746-272

22/04/2026

Yesterday our Occupational Therapist led Cooking Group had a fantastic time whipping up some yummy Spaghetti Carbonara. The group had fun choosing the recipe, working through it together to prepare all the ingredients and then cooked it all up! This process enabled the group to work on their problem solving skills, communication skills and learning how to be safe within the kitchen space - all this and a delicious meal too, what a great outcome!



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21/04/2026

Unpaid Parent/Carers are invited to join Pinarc for a free lunch and movie session on Sunday, 17 May!

You will be treated to a free main meal and drink at Town and Country Pizza and Pasta (Delacombe Town Centre) before heading next door to Showbiz Cinemas to see the sequel to the hit movie The Devil Wears Prada.

Meanwhile, the Pinarc team are available to provide respite care at our Golden Point campus, where children and adults with disability will enjoy a pizza making and movie session of their own.

Program Times:
11.30am respite care drop off at Golden Point (if required)
12noon lunch
1.30pm movie
4.00pm respite care pick up at Golden Point

For more information or to book your place at this event please call us on 1800 746 272 before 15 May. Note that there are limited tickets to the event and it may book out, so we recommend you call soon to reserve your spot!

To meet funding requirements all participants will need to provide name, date of birth, postcode and ATSI or CALD information for each person attending.

The Pinarc Parent Support Program and Support for Carers is supported by the Victoria State Government.

16/04/2026

During March our awesome Parent Support Program Coordinator Bec hosted a relaxing retreat in Anglesea. A wonderful group of Parent/Carers enjoyed the variety of fun activities and games, delicious food, and some precious time to connect with each another to support and share experiences.

Thank you to Bec for your fantastic organisation skills and endless patience, and thank you to all our amazing Parent/Carers for your enthusiasm and joy!



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16/04/2026

Our Plan Management team reduce the burden of the administrative tasks by taking care of them for you. They will ensure that your funding is efficiently managed by:
✅ Checking and processing invoices from your service providers
✅ Alerting you to any issues such as a service that is not covered by your plan
✅ Claiming for payment for services received through the NDIS portal
✅ Monitoring funding and providing you with monthly statements outlining your invoices paid and on your remaining balances
✅ Promptly paying your providers within 14 days.

To be eligible for Plan Management you need to have funding under category ‘CB Choice and Control’ included in your NDIS plan.

It is important to know that at Pinarc, we act in your best interests. This means that we provide you with as much information as we can and support you make your own choices.

You can contact the Plan Management team by calling 1800 746 272 and ask to speak to our Plan Management team or email fpm@pinarc.org.au and one of our team members will be in touch. Our knowledgeable team is available between 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.



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15/04/2026

Every student's journey to high school looks different and some children benefit from a little more support to ease the transition.

In our Transition to High School group our experienced Occupational Therapists guide students through the process and help teach them the skills they need to navigate this new experience.

For further in formation please visit our website, which has links to an expression of interest form and an information flyer: https://www.pinarc.org.au/latest-news-and-updates/



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09/04/2026

Our Melton team is now accepting referrals for our Equipment Clinic. Our Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists are available to assist you with equipment prescriptions that support your mobility, safety and accessibility needs.

Visit our website https://www.pinarc.org.au/latest-news-and-updates/ for more information or complete our easy self-referral form available on our home page.

08/04/2026

Are you looking for physiotherapy support for your child in Melton? Our clinic has no waiting list for physiotherapy for children aged 0-16 years.

Visit our website to complete our easy self-referral form or call us to discuss your needs. https://www.pinarc.org.au/services/overview-of-services/

08/04/2026

Looking for some fun school holiday activities for the kids? Check out what City of Ballarat has on offer!

🍂 Looking for something fun these Autumn School Holidays?

Our Community Hubs are bursting with creative, hands‑on workshops for all ages, from super‑charged science to mindful craft sessions and candle making for young adults.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s on:

🖍 Drop‑in Arts & Craft @ Lucas Community Hub
Take a breather and get creative at your own pace. Enjoy mindful colouring or design your own mask in this relaxed, all‑ages drop‑in space.
Free · Register for reminders · Co‑learning session with parent/carer involvement.

🍂 Autumn Etchings @ Vickers Street Community Hub
Be inspired by the colours and textures of Autumn as kids (6–12) create their own leaf‑etched artworks.
Free · Bookings required · Children must be accompanied by a carer.

🕯 Candle Making with The Essential Candle Co @ Lucas Community Hub
A calming, creative workshop for young people aged 15–25. Make your own sustainable, fragranced candles while learning about mindfulness and wellbeing.
$10 per participant · Bookings required.

🧵 Sensory Craft & Critters @ Vickers Street Community Hub
Explore the garden and create twiggy bird nests, woolly caterpillars, bright butterflies and more — inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Easter Picnic.
Free · Bookings required · Co‑learning session with parent/carer involvement.

🧪 Super Science @ Vickers Street Community Hub
Calling all budding scientists! Make slime, trigger foam fountains, explode chemistry bags and experiment with fog‑filled bubbles in this action-packed, hands‑on science workshop.
$5 per child · Bookings essential · Co‑learning session with parent/carer involvement.

🔗 Explore the full Autumn School Holiday Program and book your spot:
https://collections.humanitix.com/city-of-ballarat-autumn-school-holiday-program-2026

02/04/2026

Wishing everyone a very 'Hoppy' Easter!

01/04/2026

Last Friday we were pleased to host a small gathering at our Golden Point campus to celebrate the opening of the refreshed William Dunstan Memorial Garden. The garden honours Ballarat's only recipient of the Victoria Cross, William Dunstan, and also serves as a memorial for other former students of Golden Point Primary School who have served.

This project was supported by a Commonwealth Government Saluting Their Service grant and we welcomed Catherine King, Federal Member for Ballarat, to speak at the opening. Garry Snowden, a former pupil at Golden Point and one of the original group who initially restored this memorial, also spoke about William Dunstan, highlighting his bravery at Lone Pine where he earned his Victoria Cross.

Thank you to all who supported this project and those who attended this celebration, including representatives from the Arch of Victory/Avenue of Honour committee.

30/03/2026

Occupational Therapy Student Clinic - Limited places available

Pinarc is offering a limited time Occupational Therapy clinic with services provided by final year Occupational Therapy students, overseen by our own experienced Occupational Therapist.

Depending on your goals, we can offer assessment, intervention and weekly therapy over 8-10 weeks.

All sessions will be held at our Melton clinic and are available for children aged 3 – 10 years.

Sessions will be charged at a reduced rate and can be part of your NDIS plan or fee for service (fee to be paid on day).

Call us on 0493 826 973 to find out if this clinic would be suitable for your child's Occupational Therapy needs or fill out this easy self-referral form: https://forms.office.com/r/GMtD3htSk6



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