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We've been connecting people in the community for 40 years.

Matt's Story

Matt has been involved in the services of The Bridge Connects since he left school in 2014. With the help of The Bridge, his independence has grown, he has become more outgoing and interactive with people. For Matt’s family it has taken a big weight off their shoulders, knowing there is a place like The Bridge to support him.

A Collaborative Approach to Employment

Having a disability doesn't define who you are. Finding your first job is an important step for everyone.

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Jono's Story

A vibrant and fun loving character, Jono is a supported employee at The Bridge Works, also accessing Your Supports by The Bridge Connects for individual support on the weekends to assist with his leisure interests.

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The Bridge news

Certainty for the NDIS in Victoria

8 Sep 2015

NDIS roll out announced

The Victorian Government secured the future rollout of the NDIS across Victoria when it signed the Bilateral NDIS Agreement with the Commonwealth Government on Wednesday 16 September 2015.

Connects news

Fun times with Getaways

14 Apr 2017

The Bridge Connects’ Getaways team provide an amazing variety of activities, weekends away, discos and fun events throughout the year and every year the offerings get better and better. Recently we held a weekend away in Bendigo and participants enjoyed a few of the fun filled activities on offer in this wonderful city.

Employment news

Recent job seeker success stories

14 Jul 2014

Congratulations to Giuseppe and Jocelyne, who have recently engaged with The Bridge Employment and have achieved much success in gaining and maintaining employment in Melbourne's south-east.

Works news

Kim and the Mery family

22 Jan 2015

Read two success stories from The Bridge Works. Kim has been working at The Bridge Works since February, while the Mery family's daughter Cassie has been working here for over 2 years.