Your family, our circle

Getting started is simple! Submit an expression of interest and chat with our family coordinator before completing your child’s registration form. Next, attend an intake meeting to learn about Friendship Circle programs and find the best fit. Finally, our volunteer coordinator will match your child with a volunteer and get you ready to join the next program — it’s that simple!

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Creating friendships

Friendship Circle creates meaningful friendships in the lives of individuals with special needs and those experiencing isolation. Beyond companionship, we provide opportunities for every individual to feel valued and become a contributing member of the community.

Expression of Interest – Family

Feel supported + connected

We aim to promote an inclusive community that celebrates all individuals, regardless of the challenges they face. Through genuine connections, Friendship Circle helps participants feel supported, understood, and truly connected.

Friendship Circle Melbourne fun for the family

Join the Friendship Circle.

Friendship Circle is all about fun, friendship, and growth! Our programs help your child build social, physical, and cognitive skills while making real connections in a warm, welcoming community. We get to know each family personally to make sure every child feels supported, included, and celebrated.

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Acceptance + inclusivity

At the heart of our programming is the belief that friendship, acceptance, and opportunities to participate in meaningful social experiences are essential. By fostering inclusivity, we create a society where everyone belongs and thrives.

Expression of Interest - Junior Volunteer

Expression of Interest - Under 18 Volunteer

For volunteers in school years 8 to 12.

The first step to Volunteering is for us to get to know you better. Please fill out this form and we will get back to you with in 5 business days.

Volunteer Application Process

Complete the volunteer application form.
We will email you a referee form for you to email to two referees (non-family; only one may be a family friend).
Once the forms are signed by your referee, please email them back to us.
A parent or guardian must sign the Volunteer Agreement form. This can be completed after the orientation process, but must be done before your child begins volunteering
Once your application and references are reviewed, a coordinator will contact you about opportunities and orientation.

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

What is your date of birth? *

What is your Gender? *

Mobile *

Email *

Home street address (include unit / street number and street name) *

Suburb *

State/Territory *

Post Code *

You must enter 4 numbers

How did you hear about Friendship Circle? *

Friends

Family

Facebook / Instagram

School Recruitment

Other

Other - please specify

Which Programs are you interested in? *

Sunday Circle

Getaways

Day Camp

Young Adults Social Circle

What school do you attend? *

If you do not attend school, please type 'no school'

What year are you in? *

Tell us a little about yourself. *

Enter between 50 and 200 characters.

Do you have any relevant experience? If yes, let us know about it.

Is there anything else you would like us to know?

Emergency Contact Details

Emergency Contact 1 Name *

Emergency Contact 1 Mobile *

Emergency Contact 1 Relationship *

You must provide 2 letters minium

Emergency Contact 2 Name *

2 letters minimum are required

Emergency Contact 2 Mobile *

Emergency Contact 2 Relationship *

Minimum 2 letters are required

Reference

Provide contact details for two adult referees who are not related to you or your child. Referees can be a teacher, coach, tutor, or employer (only one may be a family friend).

Confirm with them beforehand that they are willing to provide a reference, then share this link after submitting your application: www.friendshipcircle.org.au/reference.

Referees may be contacted for clarification if needed.

Referee 1

Referee 1 Full Name *

2 letters minimum are required

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Relationship to Volunteer Applicant *

2 letters minimum are required

Referee 2

Referee 2 Full Name *

2 letters minimum are required

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Relationship to Volunteer Applicant *

2 letters minimum are required

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Expression of Interest - Adult Volunteer

Volunteer Application Process

Complete the application form.
Have your Working with Children Check details ready.
Email the reference form link to two referees (non-family; only one may be a family friend). Confirm they can provide a reference before applying.
Once your application and references are reviewed, a coordinator will contact you about opportunities and orientation.

Over 18 - Adult Volunteer

Expression of interest application form for people 18 years and over.

Details about you.

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Date of Birth *

Gender *

Mobile *

Email *

Street Address (including unit/street number and street name) *

Suburb *

Post Code *

State *

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Are you currently studying?

If you are studying please enter the year you expect to graduate.

If you have completed study, please let us know the year you graduated.

High School Graduation Year *

University Attended / Attending

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Working with Children Check

Legislation requires all volunteers to hold a valid WWCC. You cannot volunteer for Friendship Circle programs without a valid WWCC number.

If you don’t have a WWCC, visit service.vic.gov.au/services/working-with-children to apply.

You may complete this form using your application number, which is provided immediately upon application.

Do you have a WWCC Number? *

WWCC Number

WWCC Application Number

WWCC Number

WWCC Application Number

Please upload your WWCC or email it to info@friendshipcircle.org.au

your file must be no larger than 2mb. It can be PDF, JPG, or PNG.

Click or drag a file to this area to upload. Max 2MB

Choose File

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How did you hear about Friendship Circle? *

Friends

Family

Facebook / Instagram

Other

Other - Please Specify

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What programs are you interested in? *

Sunday Circle

Getaways

Day Camp

Young Adults Social Circle

Nurse

Other

Other - Please Specify

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Emergency Contact Details

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Mobile *

Email *

Emergency Contact Relationship *

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Reference

Provide contact details for two adult referees who are not related to you. Referees can be a teacher, coach, tutor, or employer (only one may be a family friend).

Confirm with them beforehand that they are willing to provide a reference, then share this link after submitting your application: www.friendshipcircle.org.au/reference.

Referees may be contacted for clarification if needed.

Referee 1 Details

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Mobile *

Email *

Relationship to Volunteer Applicant *

Referee 2 Details

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Mobile *

Email *

Relationship to Volunteer Applicant *

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thank you! what's next?

Once your application and references are reviewed, a coordinator will contact you about opportunities and orientation.

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Expression of Interest - Participate

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Friendship Circle Expression of Interest (EOI) Form - Family.

Please complete our Expression of Interest (EOI) form, and our Family Coordinator will contact you within 5 business days. We look forward to meeting your family!

If you have any questions, please email info@friendshipcircle.org.au

Details about the participant

Please enter information about the participant in this section. A later section will ask for the parent / guardian details.

First Name *

Name of the participant

Middle Name

Last Name *

Date of Birth *

Gender *

Mobile

Street Address (including unit/street number and street name) *

Suburb *

Post Code *

State *

Child's Diagnosis *

School (if your child does not attend school, please indicate 'N/A' *

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Parent / Guardian 1 Details

Prefix *

First Name *

Last Name *

Mobile *

Email *

Relationship to Participant *

Do you live at the same address as the particpant? *

Yes

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Parent / Guardian 2 Details

Prefix

First Name

Last Name

Mobile

Relationship to Participant

Do you live at the same address as the particpant?

Yes

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How did you hear about Friendship Circle?

Friends

Family

NDIS Plan Manager

School

Community

Social Media

Google Search

Other

Other - Please Specify

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What programs would you like to know more about?

Junior Sunday Circle

Teen Sunday Circle

Day Camp

Little Circle (ages 0-5)

WOW Events

Getaways

Young Adults Social Club (18+)

Parent Events

Family Events

Unsure

View our programs for more information

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Thank you! What's next?

Once your application is reviewed, a coordinator will contact you about Friendship Circle Programs.

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Your family, our circle

Creating friendships

Feel supported + connected

Join the Friendship Circle.

Acceptance + inclusivity

Expression of Interest - Under 18 Volunteer

Expression of Interest - Under 18 Volunteer

Volunteer Application Process

Emergency Contact Details

Reference

Referee 1

Referee 2

Volunteer Application Process

Over 18 - Adult Volunteer

Details about you.

Are you currently studying?

Working with Children Check

Emergency Contact Details

Reference

Referee 1 Details

Referee 2 Details

thank you! what's next?

Friendship Circle Expression of Interest (EOI) Form - Family.

Details about the participant

Parent / Guardian 1 Details

Parent / Guardian 2 Details

Thank you! What's next?

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