DASSI Disability Support Services Inc.

Contact DASSI

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DASSI Contacts

Metropolitan Melbourne

DASSI Head Office
582 Heidelberg Road, Fairfield Victoria 3078
Telephone: (03) 9488 9100
Fax: (03) 9482 3820
Email: contact@dassi.com.au

Regional Victoria - Ballarat

35 Armstrong St South, Ballarat Victoria 3350
P.O. Box 362, Ballarat 3353
Phone: 1300362649
Fax: (03) 5332 1433
Email: dassi.ballarat@dassi.com.au

Google Map: CLICK HERE

Geelong Office - By Appointment Only

"The Stables" Rear 265 Pakington Street, Newtown 3220
P.O Box 7173, Geelong West 3218
Phone: 1300362649
Fax: (03) 5223 1093

Google Map: CLICK HERE

After Hours Emergency: 1300 135 087

(Between 5pm and 9am only)

Respite care

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“Fancy a quiet cuppa, shopping, the movies a round of golf or a catch up with friends. How about some down time or just a good night’s sleep”. Let DASSI allow you to take a well earned break.

Your loved one will be in experienced capable hands.

Among the services that DASSI offers for all ages are:

• In home support and personal care including bathing, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding

• Anything from 2 hours to 24/7 care

• Regular or weekend requirements

• Planned holiday support

• Transport to and from events

• Full carer support at functions e.g. sporting, professional, family celebrations

• Complex specialist care, including managing PEG feeds, respiratory support, ventilator and tracheotomy care

• Care Workers that are fully trained, accredited and police checked

• Care Workers can assist in the administration of medication.

For more Information please take a look at our Respite Care Brochure (click here to download)

How you can help

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All contributions to DASSI are greatly appreciated and valued and assist DASSI to continue to deliver high quality care tailored to meet each client’s specific requirements.

Support for DASSI may be any one of the following:

• Become a member (click here to download) please complete the form and return to DASSI

• Direct donations

• Bequests

• Corporate Partnerships

• Sponsorship

• Pro Bono Support As a registered Charity,

all donations to DASSI over $2 are tax deductible.

To find out more email contact@dassi.com.au

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Welcome

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DASSI offers one of the highest quality attendant care and support services in Victoria and is the first choice for yourself or your loved one.

From our attendant support staff to our client coordinators; administration and management to our CEO, it is our people who define our business; and it is people who are our business.

DASSI is a highly regarded not-for-profit organisation that assists Victorians in times of need to lead independent lives within their homes, workplaces and in the community.

DASSI provides support to Victorians who are recovering from an ailment of illness or who have been incapacitated temporarily or permanently.

Every single week, the DASSI team turn up over 4000 times to assist clients with personal and dedicated care. We are committed to getting it right, and given the complexities of organising 983 Attendant Support Workers for 646 clients, we think this is an amazing achievement.

About DASSI

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DASSI is a highly regarded not-for-profit organisation that assists Victorians in times of need, namely when they are recovering from an ailment or illness or a long term medical conditions, or if they are incapacitated, either temporarily or permanently.

DASSI provides only the finest quality carers and attendant support staff as and when they are required - be it 'round the clock or for a few hours at a time.

DASSI assists people of all ages and from all backgrounds and cultures to lead independent lives in their homes, workplaces and communities. This may include personal care and mobility support for rehabilitation, education and recreational activities.

DASSI is an incorporated association governed by its Board of Governance and managed by its CEO and supported by a professional group of staff.

DASSI History

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DASSI was established in 1984 by a small group that saw a need for a community-based organisation to help those with disabilities to attain more freedom and a better quality of life than what they could receive in institutional care.

DASSI became the first client managed service of its kind in Victoria.

In that first year, the State Government provided funding for 18 people with disabilities.

Demand for services grew substantially - both in number and geographic reach - today DASSI has 523 clients throughout the state and provides personal care over 4,000 times each week.

Funding is now provided by more than 150 sources, including federal and state governments, government agencies, community service organisations, insurers and individuals.

DASSI continues to be driven by the principles that underpinned its foundation.

Steps involved in applying for a position at DASSI

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1) Register with the DASSI online E Recruitment system

(only needed to be done once)

To go to DASSI E-Recruitment please - CLICK HERE

2) Complete online application

3) Interview

4) Police check (for direct care positions)

5) Induction and orientation

To view benefits of becoming a support worker at DASSI - CLICK HERE (opens to a new window)

To view all DASSI vacancies - CLICK HERE (opens to a new window)

Transport Assistance

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“Let DASSI help you to get on with things!”

DASSI can help you to keep your independence at home, at study or at work.

DASSI has a highly experienced team of trained care workers to provide mobility assistance tailored to your needs including:

• Assistance for you to participate in the workplace, education, and within your communities

• Assistance in getting to your regular medical appointments

• Services to clients with acquired brain injury, spinal cord injuries, stoke, and cognitive impairments (dementia) and many other medical conditions

• 24/7 Service

• Regular or weekend requirements

• Planned holiday support

• Transport to and from events

• Full carer support at functions e.g. sporting, professional, family celebrations

• Support plan development in conjunction with case manager, doctor, occupational therapist and other allied health professional

• Care Workers that are fully trained, accredited and police checked

For more Information please take a look at our Home Care (click here to download) and Home Care for the Aged (click here to download) Brochures

Press Releases

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Victorian and National honours affirm Dassi as a Family-Friendly Employer

The Fairfield-based not-for-profit organisation DASSI has been awarded a prestigious Special Commendation in the Victorian Government’s Fair and Flexible Employer Recognition Awards. This Victorian award follows on from the Special Commendation won by DASSI in the National Work Life Balance Awards in Canberra earlier this year. (Please click here to read the full story)

PRESS RELEASE: THE AGE - 20th Feb 2010

Please CLICK HERE to read the article about Dassi from The AGE newspaper 20th Feb 2010

RON BARASSI FOR DASSI

The Board Chair of DASSI, Cynthia Lahiff and CEO, Clare McGlone, are delighted to announce that AFL Legend and 2009 Victorian of the Year, Ron Barassi, has accepted the role of Brand Ambassador for DASSI. (Please Click here to read the full story)

DASSI wins National Work Life Balance Award

DASSI received a Special Commendation in a ceremony held recently in Old Parliament House, Canberra. The honour for DASSI in the National Work Life Balance Awards was announced by Senator Jacinta Collins, Special Adviser on Work and Family Balance and Pay Equity.(Please Click here to read the full story)