about us

We are a proud not-for-profit organisation providing disability support services to children, teens, adults, families, and carers, since 1999. With offices in Ballarat and Melton, our online capabilities allow us to provide services beyond our geographic locations. We are responsive to our community, because we are part of it, with our staff living and working locally.

what makes us different?

Pinarc is about choice and control with decision making always resting with you. Our qualified and experienced staff offer 12 different programs to choose from, with a range of service delivery options including:

Onsite
Online
Home visits
In the community

“These wonderful people don’t realise how 
appreciated they are by the families”

Pinarc is all about relationships. We embrace four key values

Passion: We love what we do and are passionate about making a positive difference
Empowerment: We support people to maximise their potential
Innovation: We are explorers of new ideas, working to overcome the barriers people face
Integrity: We are honest fair and brave

We treat each person with dignity and respect and value each person’s unique contribution in creating a strong and diverse community. Our many partnerships with other organisations and local businesses give participants opportunities to participate in community activities, to take on valued roles and develop meaningful friendships. Our forward-thinking approach ensures we are a leader in the disability sector.

our vision

A community in which people with disability are equal and valued.

our purpose

Enriching and empowering lives within the disability community.

Our Commitment

Our commitment include supporting and empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those identifying as gay, lesbian, transgender, intersex and queer (GLBTIQ). We actively promote the safety of children.

Pinarc acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

meet our board

meet our leadership team

Pinarc acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government

Pinarc acknowledges the support of the Australian Government Department of Education and Training

We are proud to be a registered NDIS provider.