Who we are

We are a community service organisation, originally established in the early 1980s by a group of people who saw a need and felt compelled to develop a service to support people with an intellectual disability.

Today our team is equally passionate about empowering people to reach their full potential.

These days we are not only an NDIS provider of excellence in Disability services, but we have also grown.

Using our vision for inclusion, we have developed the high street community hub where everyone is welcome. We are also a Registered Training Organisation again focusing on inclusive education for everyone.

We are committed to providing high quality supports, education, training, activities, and events that promote a connected, resilient, and inclusive community.

Vision

A society where all people can fully participate and make a valuable contribution as citizens.

Mission

As an organisation, our mission is to deliver quality services, education, and training to enable people to reach their full potential by:

  • Encouraging life-long learning

  • Providing a supportive and stimulating environment

  • Offering experiential learning opportunities

  • Being open to change

  • Developing self-advocacy skills and using person-centered planning

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Meet Life Skills Victoria’s

Board and Leadership Team

  • Sue Carroll

    President - Board

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  • Helen Smith

    Vice President - Board

  • Daniel Buckton

    Vice President - Board

  • Deidre Carmichael

    Secretary - Board

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  • Leonie Elliott

    Treasurer - Board

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  • Bev Russo

    Board Member

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  • Lindsay King

    Board Member

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  • Leigh Gourley

    Board Member

  • Jarrod McKenzie

    Board Member

  • Kyle Prasser

    Chief Executive Officer

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  • Rosima Perera

    NDIS Coordinator

  • Adele Jackson

    Education and Training Manager

  • Isaac Copland

    Business Development Manager

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  • Hayden Winters

    Accounts & Administration Officer

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