Experience Life

Experience Life is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting people with disabilities across Melbourne. It focuses on empowering individuals by providing tailored support that respects their unique needs and goals, enabling them to live life on their own terms. The organisation works collaboratively with clients, their families, advocates, and other support providers to create personalised plans that foster independence, resilience, and meaningful participation in the community.

Mission and Vision

The mission of Experience Life is to provide adaptive, supportive, and empowering services that help people with disabilities achieve their personal goals and live fulfilling lives. Its vision is a society where all individuals with disabilities have the right and opportunity to actively participate in mainstream society, with access to the support they need to thrive.

Main Objectives

• Enhance independence by offering personalised support tailored to individual needs.
• Promote inclusion and participation in family, community, and social activities.
• Collaborate with clients and their support networks to ensure choice and control.
• Provide reliable, high-quality support services aligned with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
• Develop life skills and resilience based on clients’ strengths and interests.

Benefiting Groups

• People with disabilities seeking personalised support.
• Families and carers involved in the care and advocacy of individuals with disabilities.
• Community members aiming for greater inclusion of people with disabilities.
• Diverse cultural groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and LGBTQI communities, supported to strengthen cultural connections.

Types of Services and Activities

• Personal Care Assistance: Help with daily living tasks such as mobility, grooming, bathing, and medication management.
• Household Tasks: Support with cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and general home maintenance.
• Recreational and Social Support: Assistance to engage in community activities, social outings, sports, and events.
• Health and Wellbeing: Support to build independence through exercise, diet, and wellness programs.
• Life Skills Development: Training in routines, money handling, transport use, and other essential skills.
• Transportation: Providing transport to appointments, social activities, and community access, including public transport support and training.
• Independent Living: Assistance to live autonomously in one’s own home with a personalised support team available 24/7.