The Victorian Disability Awards recognise the work of outstanding individuals, teams and organisations that improve the lives of people with disability living in Victoria.

This year's winners were honoured at the awards ceremony held on 16 August 2018. 

• Minister’s Award for outstanding leadership - Emelia Young, Yooralla
• Emerging leader award - Nazim Erdem OAM, AQA Victoria
• Excellence in creating inclusive communities - Great Ocean Stays
• Excellence in employment outcomes 
  • Accessible Information Service, Scope Australia
  • Arts Project Australia
• Excellence in promoting health, housing and wellbeing - Residential Independence Pty Ltd – Supporting seriously injured Victorians to live independently, Transport Accident Commission
• Excellence in promoting rights, fairness and safety - Dorothy Armstrong, RMIT University
• Volunteer award - Woody Marriott, Eastern Disability Action Group

Congratulations to the 2018 Victorian Disability Awards recipients and finalists!

Read more about the Awards here.