ADAPTABILITY AWARD Pinarc Disability Support

Nicole Crocker, Peter Newsome and Sara Cavanagh from Pinarc Disability Support with sponsor Kylie Robertson from Woodgrove Shopping Centre (Ivan Kemp) 309827_38

Pinarc was established over 20 years ago when four like-minded community organisations combined with the collective vision that all people with disability are equal and valued members of the community.

Originally primarily based in Ballarat, Pinarc recognised the need in Melton for early childhood intervention therapy services and first established an outreach service there in 2014. This was soon followed by the opening of a small office in 2017, however in 2021 Pinarc identified the growing needs of the community and developed a larger new office and therapy consulting space that can accommodate up to 16 full time staff in central Melton.

Today Pinarc brings over 20 years of experience to Melton, with its multidisciplinary team offering wrap around services that respond to each life-stage milestone, supporting customers, their families and carers to achieve their goals.

Pinarc brings an unmatched breadth of knowledge from its other locations to Melton. Pinarc Melton is championed by the therapy services provided by its Key Worker model. Physiotherapy, speech pathology, occupational therapy and educational advisory services assist customers of varying ages and abilities. Offering these services onsite at the new Melton office as well as online, in-home, and out in the community, Pinarc works to help customers, families and carers to grow and thrive, as opposed to simply providing therapy services to customers and then sending them on their way. The organisation’s goal is to empower families to achieve goals together and grow their skills to support their child in the best way possible.