{"id":107551,"date":"2025-09-05T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/?p=107551"},"modified":"2025-09-03T19:17:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T09:17:15","slug":"expanding-inclusive-support-for-victorians-with-disabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/news\/expanding-inclusive-support-for-victorians-with-disabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Expanding Inclusive Support for Victorians with Disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THEY Inclusion Services has long been at the heart of disability support in Victoria, delivering person-centred programs that empower individuals and build strong community connections.<\/p>\n<p>With a proud history of creating inclusive opportunities, The Y continues to expand its reach across Melbourne and regional areas, offering experiences that make a lasting difference.<\/p>\n<p>Y Camp Journeys is one of The Y&#8217;s most celebrated programs\u2014Respite Camps specially designed for people with a disability. 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