Community Services

The Bridge Connects supports you to build skills, stay connected and achieve your goals with confidence and independence through personalised support at home and in the community.

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About Community Services

The Bridge Connects services are shaped around what matters most to you, helping you work toward your goals with confidence and independence. We support you to build life skills, stay connected, get the right help at home, and understand your NDIS planning. We also offer fun activities, recreation, and leisure programs where you can make friends, try new things and feel part of a community.

Our Community Service Locations

Use the map below to explore our community service locations near you.

Stories from our community

Woman wearing headphones in a red patterned dress dances with a man in a red shirt, judges seated behind them.
Woman wearing headphones in a red patterned dress dances with a man in a red shirt, judges seated behind them.

“This amazing service is there so people like my daughter can achieve their goals. It opens up potential opportunities for people with all abilities to do the things they love.”

Wayne (Rebecca’s Dad), The Bridge Participant

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Person smiling with hands on cheeks at a desk, computer screen showing a completed quiz result behind them.

With the dedicated support of The Bridge staff, Leanne was able to pursue her goal of obtaining her driver’s learner permit.

Leanne, The Bridge Participant

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Man with glasses smiling in a black Reebok sports jersey, indoors with colourful craft displays behind him.

A selfless act made an immediate and lasting difference for Craig, allowing him to experience a memorable holiday that may not have otherwise been possible.

Craig, The Bridge Participant

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Man with badges on hoodie smiling at camera, standing in a workshop or shed.

“We see that Ryley has a happy, safe, productive social environment where he absolutely thrives.”

Kelly (Ryley’s Mum), The Bridge Participant

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Person in Santa hat and Christmas T-shirt beside TV screen showing 'A Snowy Christmas' title slide

Rachel’s leadership was at the heart of the project. She made key creative decisions, provided direction, and wasn’t afraid to try new things along the way.

Rachel’s Christmas Animation

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Painting of a cockatoo with a yellow crest, grey and white feathers, on a green background

The Macleod Day program recently came alive with colour and creativity as we proudly hosted our Illuminate Art Show.

Macleod Day Program Illuminate Art Show

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Two people stand indoors beside colourful balloons and a "Welcome Home!" balloon, one with an arm around the other's shoulder.

When The Bridge welcomed Brendan to our Supported Independent Living (SIL) home in Briar Hill we were thrilled that our house is now full of amazing individuals who make The Bridge community so special.

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Man with glasses wearing a checked flannel shirt, sitting on a wooden chair indoors, plants visible behind him.

“I love all the staff who help me and my friends. It’s like home.”

Evan, The Bridge Participant

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