Macarthur Disability Services has now been operating in the Macarthur Region for 21 years. Originally developed in response to the 1981 “Year of the Disabled” MDS has a history of identifying and responding to the needs of people with disabilities, their families and carers.

MDS has become a dynamic team of workers able to quickly respond to changing circumstances. This allows a flexibility of service delivery responsive to changing needs.

The Strategic Management Team meets fortnightly and represents all aspects of MDS management and planning. Team Leaders in turn meet with teams of workers and consumers. The importance of teamwork and communicating ideas at every level of MDS is of great importance. This has allowed the involvement of Directors, staff and consumers in the development of a three-year Strategic Plan.