September 2025
September 11, 2025
It’s been a busy time at Melba and across the sector. You may have read a recent news story about the future of Supported Independent Living (SIL) in Victoria and the financial viability of providers like Melba Support Services. Melissa Webster, Acting CEO, released a statement in response.
August 2025
August 6, 2025
We are in the final stages of welcoming people formerly supported by Annecto into the Melba community. We are working hard to make sure that we have all the right processes in place to provide the quality support that Melba is known for. We know this has been a tough time for many people and we are …
July 2025
July 17, 2025
Everyone at Melba Support Services was saddened when, after 70 years Annecto, a disability and aged care provider, announced they will stop delivering services later this month. We are working closely with Annecto on what support we can provide for Victorian NDIS participants during this challenging…
June 2025
June 11, 2025
Welcome to Melba Community News June edition! As 2025 unfolds, it’s clear that it’s another big year for the disability sector. Last month, the Albanese Government appointed Mark Butler as the first EVER Federal Minister for Disability alongside his role as Minister for Health and Aged Care. Thi…
May 2025
May 8, 2025
Hi and thanks for letting us drop by! It’s been a busy and exciting time at Melba, filled with connection, celebration and big moments for our community. We dropped into two Special Developmental School gatherings (in Cranbourne and Croydon), joined the vibrant Bakhtar Casey Nawroz Festival, an…
April 2025
April 8, 2025
Hi and thanks for letting us drop by! It’s been another busy month at Melba, as we’ve been getting out and about across Victoria, capturing amazing stories, photos and videos that highlight the many ways we support people with disability. From Supported Independent Living to creative art…
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