Why we celebrate World Autism Awareness Day each year
What is autism? How did COVID-19 affect people with autism? Also, celebrities with autism, autism in the workplace incl. the super baristas
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- Mar 17
Why is International Women's Day important for all people?
Learn the history of IWD, read about some great women with disability from history, how Melba champions gender equality, and more
- Feb 18
How to find the right NDIS provider Melbourne based
We explore: a priority the provider must have; why choose a registered NDIS provider Melbourne?; services Melba offers...
- Feb 18
Finding great support worker jobs Gippsland region, is easy
Become a support worker for Melba. We train you. Out of pocket expenses covered to get you started Ts&Cs apply; flexibility...
- Feb 8
The award for the most innovative NDIS provider Melbourne goes to...
Melba Support offers a range of innovative programs that assist supported people to have a fun and fabulous life
- Jan 28
Activities children can do at Melba respite services in Frankston
Includes: going out for meals or to see a movie; visiting Frankston beach & Mornington Peninsula; games; crafts; sport; life skills...
- Jan 27
5 things that make great support coordination Victoria wide
Includes: level of knowledge, understanding the person supported, being a great thinker, being a great responder...
- Jan 10
Steps to choosing the right NDIS provider in Victoria
Includes the difference between registered and unregistered providers; services you need; commitment to human rights...
- Dec 28, 2021
3 key things to look for in an NDIS provider in Melbourne
We explore: commitment to human rights; how to assist in living the life they want; quality of services; all that Melba offers
- Dec 22, 2021
How to find the right NDIS provider in Victoria for your needs
We explore: what an NDIS provider is; the most common services; additional services; the services Melba offers
- Dec 22, 2021
Where can you find trusted children's respite services in Melbourne?
We explore: why carers need a regular break; how long the break is; how supported people benefit; finding children's respite services
- Dec 13, 2021
What children do at Melba respite care Ballarat
We explore: what activities and learning tasks they can do; why regular breaks are important; how long the stay is; locations in Ballarat
- Dec 13, 2021
What children do at Melba respite care Melbourne
We explore: activities and learning tasks they can do; why regular breaks are important; length of stay; respite locations in Melbourne
- Nov 12, 2021
Why you need respite services in Ballarat
We explore: why carers need to take regular short breaks; length of the break; benefits to carer and supported person; locations in Ballarat
COVID-19 LOCKDOWN 6 UPDATE- December 22
Restriction levels have been relaxed but… We know restriction levels across Victoria were relaxed as of 11.59pm, Thursday 18 November. At...
ARROW Actions Change for Improved Pedestrian Safety
Members from Melba’s self-advocacy group ARROW have successfully petitioned for improved pedestrian safety at a busy major road in...
How Marcus survived isolation, and more in Melba Monthly Ed 3.
Our regular monthly newsletter for people we support and their families keeps you up-to-date with the latest news, stories, and updates...
Our longest supported person, and more in Melba Monthly Ed 2.
It’s our brand new monthly newsletter for people we support and their families. Keep in touch with the latest news, stories, and updates...
It’s a Great Time to Have Your Say – Melba’s Forums and Survey
Come along to an upcoming Have Your Say ForuM As Melba provides services to you or your family member, your feedback is important to us...
Jon's new life at Melba, and more in Melba Monthly Ed 1.
It’s our newsletter for people we support and their families. We share news, stories, and updates from across Melba. This edition...
Chris Mason: a wanderlust artist
Going on holidays with Melba has been a font of inspiration for artist Chris Mason over the years and while the pandemic has slowed his...
Meet one of our Ballarat receptionist Kate!
At 21 years old, Kate Walker is a part of Melba’s younger workforce – she’s loving her job so far and she is looking forward to getting...
A Creative, But Busy, Mind
Film making, drama, working… Liam is, as the Arthur Creative Studio Co-ordinator put it, ‘a man with many strings to his bow.’ The first...
A MESSAGE FROM MELBA’S CEO: BOARD CHANGES
Hi everyone I’m writing to let you know that our current President, Ben Renshaw, is resigning after six fabulous years of service to...
Incredible Storm Recovery Effort - Ben’s Story
The recent storm weather and resulting power outages in Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges left a harrowing aftermath. So much so that the...
Happy 60th Birthday, Marnie
Her brother was down from Sydney, the local bowls club had been booked and the rest of her family were on their way. And so it was, just...
Storm Blackout Leads To Roadtripping Sleepover
The in-house workers at three Melba group homes rose to the challenge when a superstorm ripped through Gippsland last week, swiftly...
Balancing Duty of Care and Dignity of Risk
There’s a fine balancing act at Melba. One that’s important to each and every person we support, and that’s why we strive to get the...
A message from Melba- 11 June 2021
Melba’s Lilydale office on the Box Hill Institute campus will be closed on Tuesday 15th June. It will open again on Wednesday 16th June....
A message from Melba- 10 June 2021
Melba is aware that some of our homes in the Eastern Region, Wonthaggi and Leongatha have been affected by the current weather. Everybody...
A MESSAGE FROM MELBA’S CEO and coo RE COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) 2 June 2021
Melba Based Vaccine Hubs for People Supported. Hi everyone, We are currently working with Aspen Medical to help set up COVID-19...
Brilliant Tuesdays at The Briars
According to Tess, Fiona and Jacqui – Tuesday is the best day of the week! Why’s that? That’s the usual day they come together for their...
NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK 2021
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) this year falls between Thursday the 27th of May and ends on 3rd of June and this year 2021 marks...
Melba Autumn News is out now!
Melba’s Autumn Newsletter – our newsletter for people we support and families – is out now! We're sharing news, stories, and updates from...
COVID-19 vaccinations update – 30 April 2021
We are writing to update you on the Government’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout. We know that it is an uncertain and difficult time for many...
New lifestyle program at Hunts Road
People we support at Hunts Road are enjoying their new home-based lifestyle program. As part of the background, the supported people at...
How Edward is still having fun even when he’s grounded
Even a global pandemic isn’t enough to stop Edward having awesome holidays, they’re just a bit closer to home at this point in time. In...
Local Holidays Make Life A Beach
Kathleen is quite happy when she’s Home, but happier when she’s Away. That’s why she loves leaving her Melbourne home, where she lives...
COVID-19 vaccinations update – 29 March 2021
We have recently received more information about Phase 1b of the COVID-19 vaccination. The following people are eligible to receive a...
COVID-19 vaccinations update – 19 March 2021
Melba is constantly monitoring the national roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccinations and how we ensure the people we support and our staff,...
Close The Gap 2021
For more than a decade, the third Thursday of the month of March has been recognised as National Close the Gap Day amongst schools,...
COVID-19 vaccines - Your questions answered
WHEN 16 Mar 2021 6.00 - 7.30pm What is mRNA? Why are there two vaccines on offer? What’s the difference? What does herd immunity mean?...
