agm season - belgrave south community house

Tis the season for AGMs and this week I was delighted to chair the Belgrave South Community House AGM.

What struck me particularly at this AGM was the amount of work that the Belgrave South Community House do for people with a disability. The house runs a tremendous range of programs that include:

Weekend Extend: a community based recreation program for adults with disabilities.

Extend: a community based day program where young adults with disabilities are encouraged to access the exisiting community house programs as well as a range of specific activities provided specifically for their interest and abilities.

Sailability at Lysterfield Lake: a sailing program providing sailing experiences for people with a disability.

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Here I am at the Sailability Jetty down at Lysterfield Lake, constructed in 2008 with the assistance of a grant from the Shire of Yarra Ranges, the floating jetty was especially designed and constructed to ensure ease of access into boats for people with a disability.

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As well as Riding for the Disabled, in Home Support and Support Coordination.

They fill a vital role and it couldn't happen without the dedication of the volunteers who give freely of their time to make it happen. Community houses are inspiring places and the extent of their reach, services and energy is always amazing.