Bayley House

Bayley House is a Brighton based organisation that provides a range of support services and programs for over 175 adults with an intellectual disability. An extensive day program provides activities that promote skill development and facilitate ongoing learning. Programs include: sport, pre-vocational training, recreation activities, health & hygeine, literacy & numeracy, art & craft, workplace volunteering, dance & drama, cooking and much more. The residential service offers ongoing supported accommodation for over 40 people. We manage six houses, an independent living complex and a respite house. Our respite service provides short term facility based respite for individuals in the Southern Metropolitan Region. Our recreation and community access program is part of the respite service and offers a wide range of non-facility based recreational activities on weekends and during holiday periods.

Address

52 Middle Cres
Brighton 3186
Victoria

Website: http://www.bayleyhouse.org.au

Contact

Name: External Relations Manager Kerryn McIver

Phone: 03 9982 1500

Fax: 03 9592 3883

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Mission / Objective

To provide the best possible individually tailored services to meet the needs of people with an intellectual disability throughout their lives, recognising the values of Bayley House. Values: - respect of all individuals - the needs of clients are central to everything we do - recognition of the dedicated staff, board and volunteers - providing support to the family and friends of our clients - being recognised within the local community for our quality of service

Services

The services offered by Bayley House include:

  • Day Activity Program
  • Supported Accommodation
  • Respite services

Beneficiary Group

Bayley House supports over 175 adults with an intellectual disability and offers assistance to their family and carers.

Our clients are drawn from throughout the Bayside and surrounding suburbs and range in age from 18 years to the mid 70s.

Projects in Progress

  • Rebuilding of Helen Schutt House:

A property has been purchased in Mentone which will be the new location of one of our supported accommodation residences, Helen Schutt House. Plans are currently being completed to provide a state-of-the-art facility that will cater for people with high support needs. It is anticipated that building will commence in early 2012 and be completed by the end of 2012.  

Relocation of Bayley @ Jobworks:

Bayley @ Jobworks offers pre-vocational training for clients via contract work such as packaging, labellng and mailouts.  The program is being relocated to a site in Noyes Street in Highett. Bayley House is currently undertaking modifications to the building so that it better meets our needs. This work should be completed by the end of Feb 2012.   

CEO

Mr Bruce Salvin, Chief Executive Officer

ABN

79 262 349 071

Tax Deductible

Yes

Wills and Bequests

By leaving a gift to Bayley House in your Will you'll be helping us to plan for the future and to continue to provide and expand the valuable services to adults with an intellectual disability.  Your may choose to leave a legacy that will allow Bayley House to apply your gift to areas of greatest need, or you can tailor your legacy to reflect your own special interest.

For further information about leaving a Bequest to Bayley House please contact us on: 03 9982 1500 or email contactus@bayleyhouse.org.au

General Donations

Every gift, however large or small makes a real difference to Bayley House.

Donations are directed into areas such as:

  • Developing new programs
  • Supporting existing programs
  • Providing valuable equipment & materials
  • Building new facilities including residential houses & day activity venues

You can make a donation by online by visiting  www.bayleyhouse.org.au or by calling 03 9982 1500.

Volunteering

  • Bayley House has a many volunteers who assist us in all aspects. Areas include:
  • Working 1-on-1 with clients
  • Assisting in client programs
  • Customer service at our retail shop
  • Maintenance & property management
  • Committees & associations
  • Assisting in outings & the recreation program
  • Conducting or helping at fundraising activities

For further information about volunteering at Bayley House please email: contactus@bayleyhouse.org.au

Other support

Bayley House is seeking support from businesses and community organisations who can assist us by:

  • Sponsoring events and programs
  • Developing mutually beneficial partnerships
  • Providing pro-bono services, resources and materials
  • Utilizing the contract packaging services offered by Bayley@JobWorks
  • Providing suitable spaces in which we can conduct some of our programs

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