Everyone should have the chance to learn, grow, and live a meaningful life. At myAutonomy, we enjoy highlighting providers that support participants in doing just that.

Bayley House is an NDIS provider helping adults who experience intellectual disability to develop unique capabilities and reach their NDIS goals.

We caught up with the team to explore more about the supports they offer.

Tell us about your organisation…

We create engaging opportunities to provide participants with the choices they need to reach their potential. We promote learning and growth to build confidence and independence in participants and contribute to the wider community in a meaningful and impactful way.

We currently support over 250 people through the delivery of:

• Day Programs: Live, Learn, Create, Health & Wellbeing, Pathways to Employment


• Home & Living: Short Term Accommodation, Supported Independent Living, In-Home Support, Medium Term Accommodation, Specialist Disability Accommodation


• Bayley Arts: Painting, Sculpting, Digital Art, Print Making, Textiles


• Support Coordination


• Transport


• Counselling


• Physiotherapy

We are passionate about supporting adults with intellectual disability to develop their unique capabilities and reach their goals and aspirations.

How did your organisation come to be?

Bayley House first opened its doors in 1951 as the Brighton and District Branch of the Helping Hand Association. It was born from the vision of a group of parents with a desire to provide educational opportunities for children with an intellectual disability.

Which regions does your organisation look after?

Southern and Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne.

What is your organisation’s difference in the market?

With 70 years of experience supporting adults with intellectual disability, we have a trusted reputation that is well-regarded within our community. Due to this, we have a number of community-based opportunities available for those wishing to pursue volunteering or pathways to employment.

Our purpose-built arts hub provides pathways for emerging artists to be mentored, learn and develop new skills and have their work exhibited in a professional space.

Through STA, we offer themed activity weekends that support guests to experience new places and events around Melbourne while also providing a space that guests can experience completely on their own terms.

Our SDA has recently partnered with a national organisation, BlueCHP to offer co-designed housing for SDA residents.

What’s the best way to get in touch?

Get in touch via email [email protected], phone (03) 9982 1500, or our website.

We look forward to hearing from you.