Community Living Support Services

Melba has become synonymous with providing accommodation support to people with high support needs arising from an intellectual disability (often with associated complex medical needs). Generally acknowledged as having amongst the highest support needs in Victoria, the people we provide a service to have, over the years, been drawn from all over the State. Melba being one of the few services with the experience and skills necessary to adequately support people requiring this level of support.

Melba currently provides accommodation to forty-two adults in seven Community Residential Units (CRUs) in the local area - Mt Evelyn, Lilydale, Mooroolbark. All of the CRU's are purpose built so that people can be as independent as possible within their home.  

In line with Melba's philosophy, the supported accommodation service we deliver is based on the following values, beliefs and practices;

That all people are created equal and that they have a fundamental right to be respected and valued for who they are, irrespective of their level of disability.

That their life will generally be most fulfilled when they;

• have the opportunity to determine their lifestyle choices for themselves
• are respected and valued for their individuality and what they contribute to those around them;
• have the opportunity, and where necessary are supported, to participate in and share activities and relationships that connect them to the mainstream of the community in which they live;
• are able to perform socially valued roles within the community;

That all individuals will generally benefit most from support arrangements that are developed and implemented specifically with their own needs and aspirations in mind.

Our role is to work with people and their families, not simply to provide services for, or to them.  That the quality of our services should be measured, by the people we serve, in terms of the outcomes we have assisted them to achieve which bring meaning and value to their lives.

If you'd like to find out more contact:

Penny Kendall - Manager

Ph ¦ 9760-8207

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