Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) is a non-profit community focused organisation that operates in the Macarthur Region and South West Sydney. MDS provides a range of services for people with a disability, their families and carers.
Who do we help?
We provide programs to people with a wide range of disabilities. This includes intellectual, physical, sensory, neurological and psychiatric disabilities. We also have specific programs to support carers. MDS assists over 1,000 children and adults with disabilities, their families and carers every week.
We can help families who are experiencing disruptions due to challenging behaviour, help people through the maze of services by helping them make appropriate referrals and advocate for people when needed.
What do we do?
MDS tailors each service to the person’s needs. This ability to provide an individualised program ensures that each person’s goals are met.
Our day programs provide for a wide range of ages and support needs including people who are medically frail and programs for healthy ageing.
Children’s services include recreation programs, after school care and holiday programs. MDS works predominately with children with challenging behaviour providing great opportunities for community inclusion.
Our Business service, that employs people with a psychiatric disability, mows lawns, removes rubbish, does cleaning and general property maintenance. This program in conjunction with our training and community support services allows people with a mental illness to re-enter the community and workforce.
How can we help?
Utilise the expertise and services of MDS by contacting our information and referral line on 1800 683 232 or our Head Office on (02) 4621 8400. If you or someone you know has a disability, is frail aged or is a carer please contact us. Over 30 years we have developed great knowledge and contacts within the community.