Accord Community Engagement Service (West)
ACES Western, Sydenham
ACES Western is an Adult Training and Support Service for young
adults with a disability located on the Melton Highway not far from
St Albans. Newcomers to Accord Community Engagement Services (ACES)
in the western region are participating in group programs with
other adults they choose to engage with. As a relatively
recent day service, ACES Western seeks to create and maintain an
atmosphere of enthusiasm and excitement. Choice is the buzz word of
the centre, with each person encouraged to be creative in
choosing activities reflecting personal interest.
Instructors at ACES Western regularly explore how best to
facilitate and support opportunities in the community around
meaningful occupation, connection and participation. Personal
fitness is a key philosophy, reflected in swimming, gym and
basketball. Developing creative skills in textiles and art remains
ever popular, along with building a range of cuisines in the
kitchen. Important in these and the many other activities is the
level of participation and satisfaction that both instructors and
the people we support continually enjoy.
This enthusiasm and energy makes ACES Western an
outstanding place to be. With the average age of clients around 25
there is no wonder the service is identified as a place of endless
possibilities, endless engagement and endless fun. With staff
totally committed to seeking a person centred approach
for each person, it seems the sky is the limit.
Accessing ACES West
People with a disability aged over 16 years who live in the
western suburbs of Melbourne, and who are registered with the
Department of Human
Services (DHS), can access the service. If you are interested,
contact ACES Western directly or the intake worker from the DHS
Regional Client Services team.
ACES Western also offers specialist programs providing
pre-employment skills training and assisting people with high
support needs. The service operates from 9am to 3pm, Monday to
Friday, 46 weeks per year and fees are charged for administration,
program costs and transport (if required). After hours programs are
also available.
More information
Accord Community Engagement Services (ACES)
Western Administration
551 Melton Highway, Sydenham, VIC 3037
Tel: (03) 9449 0899
Fax: (03) 9449 3428
Email: aceswestreception@st.johnofgod.org.au
Postal address: PO Box 2307, Taylors Lakes 3038