mecwacare operates buses to assist with transportation to and from home (places are limited), depending on location. We are located centrally to Caulfield and Carnegie train stations. There is also convenient access to trams and buses on Waverley Road.

Participants must be over 18 years of age, with a disability. Participants must also be registered with Centrelink, be receiving the Disability Support Pension, and be registered with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Can I attend full time or part time?

Full and half-day programs are available. Half-day programs run from 9:00am-1:00pm and 12:00pm-3:00pm. Full-day programs run from 9:00am-3:00pm.

What happens at lunch time?

Participants bring lunch every day, unless involved in the cooking group where lunch will be provided. Each Friday, there is a catering group and participants can order lunch and a drink. If participants have approval from a legal guardian, they may leave to buy their own lunch or go for a walk at lunch time. Staff are always available to support the preparation of lunch, help with personal care and to support lunch activities, such as games and puzzles, etc.