DASSI HISTORY

DASSI was established in 1984 by a small group that saw a need for a community-based organisation to help those with disabilities to attain more freedom and a better quality of life than what they could receive in institutional care.

DASSI became the first client managed service of its kind in Victoria.

In that first year, the State Government provided funding for 18 people with disabilities.

Demand for services grew substantially - both in number and geographic reach - today DASSI has 523 clients throughout the state and provides personal care over 4,000 times each week.

Funding is now provided by more than 150 sources, including federal and state governments, government agencies, community service organisations, insurers and individuals.

DASSI continues to be driven by the principles that underpinned its foundation.