Community Living & Respite Services (CLRS) is a community not for profit organisation, founded in 1979 to provide disability support services in the Echuca region. Over the past 40 years CLRS has experienced steady annual growth.
CLRS supports approximately 400 people in a range of disability and aged care services, employs 170 staff and has 100 volunteers supporting us.
CLRS is a registered provider with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and with the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH). This ensures CLRS has safeguarding of clients, good governance and robust systems as a strong focus in our organisation.
CLRS core service delivery is in Residential supports, providing 24/7 support to both young people and adults to live independently in the community. CLRS delivers supports with Daily Living, providing in home and in community support to enable people to live independently in their community. CLRS Defined Programs enable young people and adults to access activities and build their capacity through our social enterprises, customised employment programs and various group activities. CLRS also provides Support Coordination services, supporting those with a NDIS plan to understand, implement and benefit from the supports available to them in their plan. Inclusion is a cornerstone of our organisation, guiding our strategic planning and service delivery.
CLRS delivers the Opening Doors Project, which builds homes for people with disability , in our local community. The Project has been in operation for 10 years and has built 6 homes and 10 units, provinding 22 spaces for people to live independently in their community.
Our vision is community enriched by the inclusion of all, empowering individuals and families to live the life they choose. We strive to be innovative and responsive and promote the fulfillment of individual potential.
Our core values are respect, collaboration, flexibility, and accountability.
