connecting you – community
For three decades, Leisure Networks has pursued a strong vision of capable, healthy people and inclusive communities.
We believe in a world that fosters inclusion and where all people can belong. Our mission – connecting people with community – is what concentrates our efforts, in all we do, every day.
Since 2013 we have helped many people make the most of their NDIS plan and be confident about the future.
Our Weekly Programs
We’re off to a fantastic start this year, with plenty of people enjoying lots of exciting experiences and social activities .
And the best part? The fun won’t stop anytime soon! Our April School Holidays and Term 2 Programs are now open for intake and bookings. To check out our latest brochures, simply click HERE.
If you need any further information or wish to book in to any of our programs, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. You can reach us at (03) 5222 3911 from Monday to Friday, between 8.30am and 5.00pm, or drop us an email at [email protected]
tailored support for you
Our Independent Living team, support people to live independently in their own homes. We know that every home is different, and our team works with each person to make sure they get the support they need tailored to their unique needs, preferences and interests.
Upcoming events
Mini Movers (Wyndham)
- 15.05.23 Monday
Mini Movers is a physical wellbeing-based program that uses different sports to increase the motor skills of children aged […]
Social Saturdays Adults (Wyndham) – Celtic Folk Festival – June 10th
- 10.06.23 Saturday
Enjoy a range of live music at Portarlington for the Celtic Folk Festival. Stroll through the markets and see the entertainment […]
Social Saturdays Adults (Barwon) – Celtic Folk Festival – June 10th
- 10.06.23 Saturday
Enjoy a range of live music at Portarlington for the Celtic Folk Festival. Stroll through the markets and see the entertainment […]
Social Saturdays Teens (Barwon) – Movies – June 10th
- 10.06.23 Saturday
Come along for an afternoon of entertainment and fun watching the latest release on the big screen! Bring some snacks and […]
Social Saturdays Teens (Wyndham) – Movies – June 10th
- 10.06.23 Saturday
Come along for an afternoon of entertainment and fun watching the latest release on the big screen! Bring some snacks and […]
Living Well Adults Term 3 – Masterchef (Wednesday & Friday)
- 14.06.23 Wednesday
Back by popular demand our MasterChef Programs are designed to connect you socially to new friends and your local community […]
Friyay (Barwon) Lightscape – June 16th
- 16.06.23 Friday
Experience the Melbourne Botanical Gardens lit up like never before. Enjoy a spectacular evening of light works, colour changing […]
Friyay (Wyndham) Lightscape – June 16th
- 16.06.23 Friday
Experience the Melbourne Botanical Gardens lit up like never before. Enjoy a spectacular evening of light works, colour changing […]
Social Saturdays Adults (Barwon) – Puffing Billy – June 17th
- 17.06.23 Saturday
Enjoy a trip on Puffing Billy from Belgrave through the hills and forest area of Dandenong. You’ll be in awe of the spectacular […]
Social Saturdays Adults (Wyndham) – Puffing Billy – June 17th
- 17.06.23 Saturday
Enjoy a trip on Puffing Billy from Belgrave through the hills and forest area of Dandenong. You’ll be in awe of the spectacular […]
connecting you – sport and recreation
Leisure Networks is well-known for strong leadership across the sport and recreation sector. Our success comes from a commitment to strong partnerships and collaboration.
Working with many regional and metropolitan councils, state sporting organiations and many hundred community sporting clubs we contribute to sustainable, successful clubs, healthy, active engaged people and volunteers.
connecting you – NDIS
As an experienced provider of NDIS supports, we have a team of skilled, trusted and committed staff and offer a variety of supports and services Victoria-wide:
- Support Coordination
- Financial Plan Management
- Individual and Group disability support programs
- Holidays and weekends away
Innovative programs explore healthy living, shopping and cooking, art and craft activities, acting, singing and dancing, swimming, bushwalking, employment and volunteering pathways.
Latest news
Work opportunities at Ghanda Clothing focus on ability, not disability
- Date posted
- 16.05.23
Born on Victoria’s surfcoast, Ghanda Clothing is faithful to a grassroots philosophy that flows through their workplace […]
A game changer for Fair Access
- Date posted
- 29.03.23
Time for Fair Access is now. This is the message state government is sending to all Victorian councils. From July 2024, […]
All Abilities Netball just got more inclusive
- Date posted
- 29.03.23
All Abilities Netball just got more inclusive with the introduction of a low vision ball, to be used throughout the finals […]
Libby Mears announces her decision to resign her position as CEO, Leisure Networks
- Date posted
- 09.03.23
Wed 8th March, Libby Mears announced her decision to resign her position as CEO, Leisure Networks after 10 years with the […]
Connecting community through sport
- Date posted
- 19.12.22
Torquay resident Claire Osborne, saw the potential to develop a local Surf Coast Little Athletics club as she witnessed membership […]
Being successful at work
- Date posted
- 19.12.22
“I’m a big believer that when you’re passionate about what you do, you do a better job. So to be successful in your […]
Feeling Connected – Vicky’s Story
- Date posted
- 19.12.22
Vicky’s connection with Leisure Networks began more than eight years ago when she joined our Masterchef program with Bruce […]
Proud to work for Leisure Networks
- Date posted
- 13.12.22
Over the past seven years, Nat Nolan has been on a journey across the Leisure Networks organisation having worked in support […]
Leisure Networks helps create more opportunities in local AFL
- Date posted
- 01.12.22
MEDIA RELEASE 30 Nov 2022 For immediate release Media Release- Leisure Networks helps create more opportunities […]
Not just someone with a disability
- Date posted
- 30.11.22
“We’ve always been happy with what Leisure Networks have done for us,” says Rita, Alex’s sister. Alex has been with […]
Seven random Questions with Bel
- Date posted
- 28.11.22
To mark the International Day of People with Disability, we sat down with Bel, to get a bit of insight into her everyday […]
Scott Price – Accidental Advocate
- Date posted
- 24.11.22
“I am what you would call an advocate,” says Scott Price, who has been with Leisure Networks for many years and one of […]
Going for Gold!
- Date posted
- 04.11.22
When Charlie began attending the Inclusive Sports Training (IST) program every Saturday, his family knew this would have […]
Improving Mental Health Awareness in Community Sport
- Date posted
- 25.10.22
For the past two years, Leisure Networks has helped facilitate Tackle Your Feelings, a Mental Health initiative delivered […]
Victorian Pandemic Orders Lifted
- Date posted
- 13.10.22
The pandemic declaration in Victoria ended and Victorians are now no longer required to isolate after testing positive […]
Bringing AFL home for everyone!
- Date posted
- 06.10.22
If there is one thing that characterised the feeling in the room at St Joseph’s Football Netball Club on Monday October […]
PUBLIC HOLIDAY UPDATE
- Date posted
- 13.09.22
Leisure Networks Update 13th September 2022 National day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II and Grand Final Eve public holiday […]
Creative connection with community
- Date posted
- 13.09.22
Thomas Hoffmann is creative guy. He enjoys doing art and being creative. On Fridays, he participates in the art group with […]
Giving sport a ‘fair go’ for every child, in every community
- Date posted
- 05.09.22
In partnership with Sports Integrity & Governance Partners (SIGPA), Leisure Networks has launched: ‘Safety in Sport […]
Adapting to the challenge – Newcomb Power All-Abilities Auskick
- Date posted
- 16.08.22
On the Wednesday afternoon of the first Newcomb Power All-Abilities Auskick session, Ollie’s mum Alicia rang the club’s […]
Luke & Sam helping the fight against MND
- Date posted
- 08.06.22
We were so proud to have Luke Maher and Sammy Moorfort represent Leisure Networks in the DIY Big Freeze event hosted […]
Leisure Networks are pleased to be partnering with the AFL to build a new education program
- Date posted
- 25.05.22
AFL Inclusive Clubs & Gender Equity Education Program, presented by BHP Leisure Networks are pleased to be partnering […]
Safe and Sensible Approach
- Date posted
- 25.02.22
Great news that Victoria will further ease restrictions – removing the recommendation for Victorians to work or study from […]
Keeping Our People Safe
- Date posted
- 01.11.21
As of Friday 29th October at 6.00pm, Victoria has moved forward in opening up with more restrictions haven fallen away.
Keeping Our People Safe
- Date posted
- 23.09.21
On Sunday I sent out communication to you all on the back of the 7 day snap lockdown announced for our Geelong and Surf […]
Greater Geelong and Surf Coast Shire to enter a snap lockdown
- Date posted
- 19.09.21
The Premier today announced two things: A snap 7 day lockdown from tonight for our local Surf Coast and Greater Geelong […]
Regional Victoria To Exit Lockdown – except one city
- Date posted
- 09.09.21
A good news day for our people in regional areas as the State Government announced yesterday that Regional Victoria, except […]
Victoria’s Lockdown extended
- Date posted
- 02.09.21
The State Government announced yesterday that due to the ongoing level of community transmission, and the continued number […]
Lockdown for Regional Victoria as of 1pm Sat 21st Aug
- Date posted
- 23.08.21
The State Government announced over the weekend that due to the ongoing level of community transmission, the large number […]
Lockdown extended for Metropolitan Melbourne
- Date posted
- 17.08.21
Unfortunately the Premier announced yesterday that due to the ongoing level of community transmission of coronavirus in Victoria, […]
Lockdown to lift for Regional Victoria
- Date posted
- 09.08.21
The great news is restrictions in regional Victoria are easing at 11.59 tonight – Monday 9th August 2021. From everyone […]
Victoria to enter a 7 day lockdown from 8pm tonight 5th August 2021
- Date posted
- 05.08.21
Victoria heads into a 7 day snap lockdown from 8pm tonight, Thursday 5th August With the latest announcements from the […]
Victoria to exit lockdown tonight at 11.59pm, Tuesday 27th July
- Date posted
- 27.07.21
Victoria will exit from Lockdown at 11.59pm tonight, Tuesday 27th July. There are NO restrictions on reasons to leave […]
Lockdown extended for Victoria until 11.59pm Tuesday 27th July
- Date posted
- 20.07.21
Lockdown for Victoria extended for another 7 days. With the latest announcements from the state government around COVID-19, […]
Leisure Networks launches FPM portal
- Date posted
- 19.07.21
Leisure Networks launches their NEW Financial Plan Management Portal
5 Day Lockdown for Victoria COVID Update 15th July
- Date posted
- 15.07.21
Victoria heads into a 5 day snap lockdown from 11.59pm tonight, Thursday 15th July. With the latest announcements from […]
Leisure Networks COVID Update 15th July
- Date posted
- 15.07.21
From 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 14 July 2021, if you live in Victoria; Face masks are mandatory indoors (not at home) for anyone […]
NEW FPM Portal launching on July 19th.
- Date posted
- 12.07.21
The Countdown is on!! Leisure Networks will launch the NEW Financial Plan Management Portal on July 19th!
Leisure Networks COVID Update 9th July
- Date posted
- 08.07.21
From 11.59pm tonight, Thursday, 8th July restrictions will further ease in Melbourne, bringing the city in line with regional […]
Financial Plan Management Update
- Date posted
- 29.06.21
Our team have been busy working behind the scenes to deliver an exciting new digital platform, as we look to continuously […]
Leisure Networks COVID Update 09th June
- Date posted
- 10.06.21
Restrictions to ease in Melbourne and be further eased in Regional Victoria What a few weeks it has been, but I am pleased […]
Leisure Networks COVID Update 04th June 2021
- Date posted
- 04.06.21
From 11.59pm last night, Thursday, June 3rd the new circuit breaker restrictions for Victoria came into effect where Melbourne’s […]
The ugly truth of sideline fever
- Date posted
- 01.06.21
We all know the importance for parents and adults to model positive behaviour towards coaches and umpires at our children’s […]
Leisure Networks COVID Update 27th May 2021
- Date posted
- 27.05.21
With the latest announcements from the state government around COVID-19, and Victoria going into a seven day lockdown from midnight tonight Thursday […]
Leisure Networks COVID Update 25th May 2021
- Date posted
- 25.05.21
It is not the news we were hoping for but imposing Melbourne residents with new restrictions will be important as Victoria […]
Leisure Networks Update 17 May
- Date posted
- 17.05.21
It is 3 months since our full return post COVID so I am writing to you to let you know what has been happening at Leisure […]
Latest Updates from NDIA
- Date posted
- 26.02.21
he NDIA has reviewed all temporary COVID-19 measures to determine what is needed to safely deliver NDIS supports and services […]
Leisure Networks COVID-19 Update – 17th February 2021
- Date posted
- 17.02.21
With the latest announcements from the state government ending it’s snap five-day lock down with only a few restrictions […]
Leisure Networks COVID-19 – 12 February 2021
- Date posted
- 12.02.21
With the latest announcements from the state government around COVID-19, and Victoria going into a 5 day lockdown from Friday […]
Whittlesea Facility Activation Project
- Date posted
- 22.12.20
Whittlesea Facility Activation Project is offering 8 facilities available for community bookings (FREE of charge) as of now […]
Leisure Networks Annual General Meeting 25th November 2020
- Date posted
- 16.11.20
Leisure Networks will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 25th November 2020 at 4pm online via Microsoft […]
Financial Plan Management Services Update
- Date posted
- 11.11.20
Leisure Networks prides itself on providing an excellent customer experience and efficient and effective processing of your […]
Leisure Networks COVID-19 Update 17 September 2020
- Date posted
- 17.09.20
As I am sure you are aware, from 6pm on Sunday evening Victoria entered into a State of Disaster in an effort to step-up […]
We Care About You campaign launched
- Date posted
- 19.08.20
Now more than ever when need to look after ourselves – As we enter into Lockdown 2.0 our priority at Leisure Networks is […]
Leisure Networks COVID-19 Update 04 August 2020
- Date posted
- 04.08.20
As I am sure you are aware, from 6pm on Sunday evening Victoria entered into a State of Disaster in an effort to step-up […]
Leisure Networks COVID-19 Update 31 July 2020
- Date posted
- 31.07.20
Your health and safety is in the front of our mind as we see a significant jump in cases of COVID-19 in regional communities […]
Leisure Networks COVID-19 Update 20 July 2020
- Date posted
- 20.07.20
LEISURE NETWORKS COVID-19 Update – 20 July 2020 Your health and safety is in the front of our mind With the latest […]
Changes to the NDIS Price Guide from the Leisure Networks Team
- Date posted
- 16.07.20
Following the completion of the Annual Price Review to determine NDIS pricing arrangements for the 2020‒21 financial year, […]
Leisure Networks COVID-19 Update – 10 July 2020
- Date posted
- 10.07.20
We hope that you and your loved ones are doing well during these challenging times. Over the past four months we have […]
LN Connect Podcast Trending
- Date posted
- 10.07.20
This podcast series will take our listeners through Leisure Networks journey impacting people in our community through programs […]
June School Holidays and New Online Programs
- Date posted
- 05.06.20
With the school holidays just around the corner and possibly looking for options to keep entertained Leisure Networks will […]
COVID-19 Update 22 May
- Date posted
- 22.05.20
To help protect the health and safety of our people during the COVID-19 pandemic, Leisure Networks have developed the following […]
COVIDSafe App
- Date posted
- 12.05.20
Have you downloaded the COVIDSafe app yet? Downloading the app is something you can do to protect you, your family, friends […]
COVID-19 and Community Sport
- Date posted
- 22.04.20
The first of four online forums for sporting clubs across Metropolitan Melbourne was held last night to a 60 plus booked […]
Leisure Networks COVID-19 Update 9 April
- Date posted
- 09.04.20
Leisure Networks COVID-19 Update 9 April 2020
Premiers Active April – Join Leisure Networks team and get active
- Date posted
- 08.04.20
It’s time to move more! It’s free to join! Premiers Active April is encouraging Victorians to be active every day. We […]
Leisure Networks appoints a wellness check coordinator
- Date posted
- 01.04.20
Leisure Networks appoints a Wellness Check Coordinator in response to COVID_19
Leisure Networks COVID-19 Update
- Date posted
- 30.03.20
With the latest announcements from the state and federal governments around COVID-19, I am updating you
NDIS latest information on the response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
- Date posted
- 30.03.20
NDIS latest information on the response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Community-group programs and services are changing
- Date posted
- 23.03.20
With the latest announcements from the state and federal governments around COVID-19, I am updating you with the necessary […]
Leisure Networks adds new supports available immediately
- Date posted
- 19.03.20
Leisure Networks adds new supports available immediately in response to Coronavirus.
COVID-19 Update – Community Programs and Workshops
- Date posted
- 18.03.20
We are experiencing some very unusual times due to the scale of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and as such we will all see a new […]
COVID-19 Programs and Services Update NDIS
- Date posted
- 17.03.20
We are experiencing some very unusual times due to the scale of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and as such we will all see a new […]
COVID-19 Update
- Date posted
- 13.03.20
Keeping our customers and staff safe is the most important issue when making decisions at Leisure Networks and as a result […]
COVID-19
- Date posted
- 10.03.20
I am sure you are all aware of the ongoing situation related to coronavirus. This is the first of regular updates I will […]
Meet an exceptional woman setting a new bar for success in business.
- Date posted
- 02.03.20
A massive congratulations to our awesome CEO Libby Mears being announced as a 2020 state finalist in the Telstra Business […]
Industry Insights into careers in the disability support sector
- Date posted
- 18.02.20
Industry insights into careers in the disability support sector kicked off yesterday with a full house hearing from our People […]
Libby named a Finalist for the Sports Administrator of the Year
- Date posted
- 17.12.19
Leisure Networks CEO Libby Mears was nominated, judged by a panel of leaders in the Victorian sporting community (including […]
Fiona receives change our game scholorship
- Date posted
- 10.12.19
Congratulations to Fiona Bennett who continues to advance her leadership learning and skills through the #changeourgame scholarship. […]
Customer Listening Room kicks off
- Date posted
- 21.10.19
Our first customer listening room kicked off where we had great conversations with our wonderful customers and families
Leisure Networks announces 2019 AGM date
- Date posted
- 21.10.19
Leisure Networks annual general meeting 2019
Leisure Networks says thank you to our carers
- Date posted
- 21.10.19
Thank you to all our wonderful carers
On your bike: new projects open up sport to more Victorians
- Date posted
- 26.06.19
Children with autism will have the opportunity to learn how to safely ride bikes as part of a new VicHealth program aiming […]
MiniMovers gets the green light
- Date posted
- 26.06.19
Leisure Networks are so excited to be launching a new program focusing on physical literacy. The program “MiniMovers” kicks […]
Leisure Networks receives funding from Give Where You Live Foundation
- Date posted
- 19.06.19
Congratulations to Give Where You Live Foundation for distributing $1.3 million to 61 organisations at last nights Grants […]