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Victoria

Arts Centre Spire, Melbourne

Arts Centre Spire, Melbourne

Victoria is an ideal place for all sorts of activities.  We have wonderful mountains, great beaches and diverse natural environments.  For those living in  the Melbourne area, including Geelong and Frankston, whether your interest is in motor sports, food, fashion, shopping, comedy theatre or the arts you are sure to find a festival or event just right for you.

Victorian Information

Depending on where you live, in Victoria we have support groups in the following areas:

    • Melbourne West  covering RAAF Base Williams (Laverton and Point Cook), Williamstown, Victoria Barracks and Geelong/Queenscliff areas.
    • Melbourne North covering Simpson Barracks, Maygar Barracks and families living in areas such as Greensborough, Epping and South Morang.  This group also assists families living in the Bulleen, Burwood, Blackburn areas.
    • Frankston / Mornington
    • Albury/Wodonga
    • Puckapunyal
    • Sale

If you don’t live in any of these areas, please contact the National Coordinator on 1800 037 674 for information on local services and supports.

Latest News from DSNSG Victoria

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG – MELBOURNE – 20th April 2013 at 2pm

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The Defence Special Needs Support Group have families attending this event on

20th April 2013 at 2pm.

TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE THROUGH DEFENCE SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP FOR THIS EVENT.

Cirque du Soleil OVO 23rd March 2013 at 4pm – Melbourne

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The Defence Special Needs Support Group have families attending this event on

23rd March 2013 at 4pm.

TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE THROUGH DEFENCE SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP FOR THIS EVENT.

Victorian Government Carer Card Program

Victorian Carer Card ProgramThe Victorian Government has launched the new Carer Card Program, providing benefits to carers such as:

The Carer Card is a credit-card sized plastic card that will provide the holder with:

  • Discounts on a range of government and community venues, activities, goods and services
  • Discounts at over 700 participating private businesses
  • Free travel on public transport on Sundays and travel vouchers for two free return off-peak trips within Victoria

If you are receiving the carer allowance for a family member, you may be eligible.

To find out  more and to apply online click here