The Macarthur Difference

More than 30 years ago the founders of Disability Macarthur noticed a great community need and began offering general crisis respite. As families with children with disabilities began to contact us, we created programs to support their unique needs. With this same flexible approach, we continue to develop new programs that meet the specific needs of families in our local community.

Your requests and suggestions are critical in helping us provide the support you need. That’s why we involve parents in the process of developing programs. And why we love special requests. After all, nobody knows the support you need better than you.

Many families, volunteers and staff have been associated with Disability Macarthur for as long as 30 years. Some families have been members of the same programs for 16 years. These are the people who have shaped Disability Macarthur into the leading organisation it is today.

In order to provide comprehensive care for families as your needs change, we maintain a healthy network of supporters including specialised staff, volunteers, local businesses and organisations, and other government agencies. This means you can access most of the support you need through the one centre you have grown to know and trust.