The City of Port Phillip coordinates a range of support, social and recreational activities for people with disabilities. Services are tailored to meet the individual needs of residents. They aim to enhance health and well being, promote quality of life, and support the independence of residents in the City of Port Phillip. See also the Parking & Transport for people with limited mobility page.

The City of Port Phillip recently prepared the 2005-2006 Access Guide, developed to support the credo of "access for all".  It is intended to provide information that will assist people facing a range of access challenges.

	Accessible Arts and Recreation Activities in Port Phillip		Download newsletters with details on accessible activities for seniors and for people with disabilities, including mental health issues, or who are in low cost accommodation such as Supported Residential Services (SRSs) and rooming houses.
	Disability Action Plan		Disability Action Plan approved by council and subject to ongoing review
	Aged & Disabled Accommodation		Aged and disabled accommodation facilities include nursing homes, hostels and supported residential services.
	Children with Additional Needs		Service providing respite care and assistance to families with children and young people with disabilities. The service is provided for children and young people up to the age of 18 years.
	Joint Councils Access for All Abilities (JCAAA)		JCAAA is an innovative community development service shared by the Cities of Port Phillip and Bayside.
	Companion Card		Companion Cards are available for people with disabilities who require a companion to enable them to access community activites and events.
	The BiPolar Bears		The BiPolar Bears are Melbourne’s best-known advocates for the combination of music and mental health. With a repertoire of original songs and covers, the BiPolar Bears have performed regularly since the band formed in 1991.
	KickstART Contemporary Art		KickstART Contemporary Art is an innovative visual arts program for people who experience mental illness.
	Rawcus		An award winning critically acclaimed theatre company of performers with and without disabilities.
	ACE Services National Relay Service		The National Relay Service (NRS) is an Australia-wide telephone access service available to everyone at no additional charge. If you are Deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment and / or you use a TTY or a computer with a modem, you can access anyone in the wider telephone network through the NRS.
	How are you going to get there?		Three free community bus routes make it easier to get around the City of Port Phillip.

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