Your Mate Community Services (YMCS) is a Melbourne-based disability support provider committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We work alongside people with disabilities to promote independence, build capacity, and ensure genuine community inclusion.

Our mission is to support individuals to live life on their own terms, empowered, respected, and connected. We recognise that every person’s journey is unique, and we tailor our supports to honour their goals, preferences, and lived experiences. Our approach is holistic, culturally sensitive, and grounded in dignity, choice, and compassion.

At YMCS, our core values are the foundation of everything we do:

Respect

We respect the rights, identities, and choices of all people. We listen deeply, honour diversity, and create safe spaces where everyone feels valued and understood. We work in partnership with participants, families, and communities to ensure that each individual’s voice is central to the support they receive.

Empowerment

We believe that every person has the right to make decisions about their own life. Our role is to walk beside participants as they build confidence, develop skills, and take steps toward achieving their personal goals, whether big or small. We don’t do things for people; we support them to do things with independence and pride.

Inclusion

Inclusion is more than just participation, it’s about belonging. We actively work to break down social barriers and build bridges to community engagement. From meaningful relationships to community access, we support people to take part fully in everyday life, on their own terms.

Integrity

We are open, honest, and accountable in everything we do. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and are committed to delivering services that are consistent, transparent, and reliable. Trust is earned through action, and we take that responsibility seriously.

Compassion

We show up with empathy and care. Our team genuinely connects with the people we support, recognising their challenges and celebrating their strengths. We bring warmth, patience, and kindness to every interaction, always treating others the way we would want to be treated.

At Your Mate Community Services, we are more than just a provider, we are a committed partner in your journey. Together, we create pathways to growth, connection, and a life filled with meaning.