Who we are
Agapi Care Inc. is a non profit disability service provider. Although originally established to provide an information and linkages services to support families, the aims of the organization were soon expanded, as a greater need was recognized. Agapi’s aim is to support people with disabilities in achieving their goals and our disability services give us the opportunity to do so. Agapi Care inc. provides various services to the community including information dissemination, referral, and advocacy, for facility based respite care. The committee determined that the agency should become a respite and long-term accommodation service provider. As a result the first residential respite facility was established in Preston in 1992.
A Second residential respite facility was established in Oakleigh in 2001. Agapi has established a long-term supported accommodation facility for people with a disability. This is situated in Preston. It is a home where people with a disability can lead the life they want, enjoying the freedom offered by living in their living room. It provides a sense of security and wellbeing for the residents knowing the supports provided meets their needs while at the same time maximizing their choices. The house currently supports 6 clients. A permanent accommodation is currently in the process of being built in Southern Region to be completed on 2012 and another property is to be purchased in the North/West Region for permanent accommodation. Agapi’s aim is to expand its respite and long-term supported accommodation facilities. As such, Agapi aim is to provide information to the community about services which cater for the needs of the people with disabilities; link people to services and support them as required; to advance issues around disability through community education in the form of seminars, workshops and through the media; to sensitize service providers about the needs of the individuals with a disability; to co-operate and work with other organizations with similar aims and objectives; to continue its unwavering and commitment to people with disabilities and their families. Agapi aims to provide support through individualization on needs, social activities, and provide housing specifically designed and geared to residents unique needs and goals.
What have been the major achievements of your Organization?
Although Agapi was originally established in 1987 to provide an information and linkages service to families of Greek heritage, the aims of the organization were soon expanded as a greater need was recognized. Recent years have seen an expansion of service provision and the mix of clients and staff to include other cultural and linguistic groups.
What are the current activities of your Organization?
Agapi Currently offers respite and long-term permanent accommodation for people with disabilities. Support is offered to all individuals with disability to best assist them with their needs and the needs of their families.
