Welcome to the Whittlesea Disability Network (WDN) Online Hub.

This is a space where you can connect with Council and tell us about what you or people with disability need to live independently and safely in the community.

This space is open to anyone with an interest in disability, including people with disability, carers, service providers and advocates.

On this page, you can:

• Fill in our Surveys
• Check out our noticeboard for information about events and projects of interest
• Get a list of Community Groups
• Be informed about upcoming WDN meetings and events
• Register to receive updates and newsletters about WDN

We hope this Hub will support positive conversations about how we can work together to create a more inclusive and accessible community.

WDN 2025 Survey

Tell us how you and what you would like the WDN to organise for you in 2025 in this short survey.

Whittlesea Disability Network 2026 Community Catch-ups

Four WDN community catch-ups were held across Wollert, Thomastown, Whittlesea, and South Morang during March and April. A total of 34 members attended these sessions, sharing experiences, asking questions, and engaging in discussions about NDIS changes and community priorities.

Presentation at the catchups included:

Overview of the Whittlesea Disability Network

• WDN provides an inclusive forum to support people with disability to participate fully in community life.
• WDN Online Hub: A Council-moderated platform for sharing information, consultation, and staying updated.
• Communication: Members can register to receive the bi-monthly newsletter Access Point and notifications about forums and events. Visit Whittlesea Disability Network Hub | Engage City of Whittlesea or email access@whittlesea.vic.gov.au to join.

Key Themes for 2026

From the November 2025 WDN meeting, members highlighted four priorities:

• Navigating Supports and Systems: Understanding NDIS changes and updates.
• Employment and Education
• Inclusive Communities and Access
• Wellbeing

NDIS Updates

Topics included the:

• New Planning Framework
• Support Needs Assessment
• Thriving Kids
• the NDIS Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025

Local NDIS data:

• 7,424 residents participate, 59% under 18. Most common disabilities: autism (37%), developmental delay (18%), intellectual disability (13%), psychosocial disability (7%). Explore more at NDIS Local Data.

NDIS Webinars and Council Events

• Participants were reminded of upcoming webinars and local events. Visit the NDIS Events Page and Events | City of Whittlesea

See the full WDN Community Catch-ups Report here