Victoria will hit the 70% first dose vaccination target tomorrow, Friday 17 September. This means there will be some changes to restrictions from 11.59pm Friday 17 September. In regional Victoria: Gyms can have up to 10 people indoors and outdoors Outdoor and indoor pools can reopen with up to 50 people, and swimming lessons can … Read more
Lockdown restrictions will be lifted in regional Victoria from 11.59pm on Thursday 9 September night, following advice from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer. Where can you go? Travel will be allowed around regional Victoria, except Greater Shepparton, with no distance limit But movement between metropolitan Melbourne and the regions is restricted No visitors to the home … Read more
In August 2021 the biggest ever human rights movement to represent the world’s 1.2 billion persons with disabilities, WeThe15, was launched by a coalition of international organisations from the worlds of sport, human rights, policy, business, arts, and entertainment. The campaign was launched to coincide with the Tokyo Paralympics running from 24 August to 5 September 2021. Over … Read more
Amicus is a not for profit organisation and we contribute all our efforts back in to the work we do, the people we support and our community. Through our provision of innovative supports, Amicus promotes active participation for people with a disability in our community. We work one person at a time to champion valued … Read more
Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases the Victorian Government announced lockdown across regional Victoria to stop the spread and keep us safe. Lockdown directions commenced at 1:00pm on Saturday, 21 August in regional Victoria and will continue until 11:59pm on Friday, 2 September, aligning with restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne. This means there are … Read more
From 11:59pm Monday 9 August 2021, restrictions in regional Victoria will ease. After this time, people in regional Victoria can leave their home for any reason and there is no limit on the distance they can travel from home. However, people will only be able to travel to Melbourne for a permitted reason and must follow the Melbourne restrictions once … Read more
Amicus is an essential service. As an essential service, Amicus will continue to deliver individual supports, however we are unable to offer group supports. If you would like to cancel your individual supports or organise individual instead of group supports, please call us on 5441 2666. Update: August 5, 2021. The Victorian Government has announced a … Read more
A range of restrictions will ease across Victoria from 11.59pm tonight. Key changes include: You can leave home for any reason Schools will reopen Restaurants and cafes can reopen for seated service Gyms can reopen Retail and beauty and personal care will open, as will entertainment venues and community facilities The Authorised Worker List will … Read more
The Victorian Government has announced a statewide five day lockdown to stop the spread of COVID-19. From 11.59pm tonight there are only five reasons to leave home. get the food and the supplies you need, exercise for up to two hours and no more than 5kms from your home for care or caregiving work or … Read more
NAIDOC Week runs from July 4 – 11 to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The NAIDOC 2021 theme – Heal Country! – calls for all of us to continue to seek greater protections for Aboriginal lands, waters, sacred sites and cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration, and destruction. There … Read more
Amicus creates opportunities and impact – one person at a time and one place at a time, through our innovative and quality service and supports, community partnerships and contemporary technology – for people of all abilities, ages and stages, in the communities in which we work.
Amicus acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.
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23 McLaren St, Bendigo VIC
Bendigo, VIC 3550
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