Melba takes home the 2023 Excellence in Service Quality Award
Melba Support Services (Melba) has won the 2023 Excellence in Service Quality award at the annual National Disability Awards. The awards...
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Melba Support Services welcomes new Chair/President
On Tuesday 5 December, Melba Support Services (Melba) welcomed Andrew Cairns as our new Chair/President. Andrew has a broad range of...
- Oct 31
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Melba is thrilled to announce we have been named a finalist in the National Disability Awards 2023 in the Excellence in Service Quality...
- Dec 22, 2022
Melba summer News is out now!
Melba's Summer Newsletter - our newsletter for people we support and their families, is out now! We're sharing news, stories, and updates...
- Nov 15, 2022
Melba support worker wins prestigious national disability services award
Melba is celebrating the announcement that one of our staff has won a prestigious National Disability Services (NDS) Award in fierce...
- Oct 12, 2022
Melba's specialist disability accommodation in anderson street, lilydale, is open
Melba is pleased to announce our Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in Anderson Street, Lilydale, is officially open! The project...
- Aug 25, 2022
Specialist disability accommodation in Argyle Street, Frankston, is now seeking applications
We're extremely excited to let everyone know that the builders from CCB Envico have handed over the keys for Melba’s new Argyle Street,...
- Jun 20, 2022
Melba winter News is out now!
Melba's Winter Newsletter - our newsletter for people we support and their families, is out now! We're sharing news, stories, and updates...
- Dec 22, 2021
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...
- Nov 11, 2021
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...
- Oct 28, 2021
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...
- Oct 28, 2021
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...
- Oct 5, 2021
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...
- Aug 27, 2021
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...
- Aug 23, 2021
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...
- Jul 16, 2021
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...
- Jul 7, 2021
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...
- Jun 30, 2021
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...
- Jun 30, 2021
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...
- Jun 30, 2021
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...
Melba takes home the 2023 Excellence in Service Quality Award
Melba Support Services (Melba) has won the 2023 Excellence in Service Quality award at the annual National Disability Awards. The awards...
Melba Support Services welcomes new Chair/President
On Tuesday 5 December, Melba Support Services (Melba) welcomed Andrew Cairns as our new Chair/President. Andrew has a broad range of...
News
Melba is thrilled to announce we have been named a finalist in the National Disability Awards 2023 in the Excellence in Service Quality...
Melba summer News is out now!
Melba's Summer Newsletter - our newsletter for people we support and their families, is out now! We're sharing news, stories, and updates...
Melba support worker wins prestigious national disability services award
Melba is celebrating the announcement that one of our staff has won a prestigious National Disability Services (NDS) Award in fierce...
Melba's specialist disability accommodation in anderson street, lilydale, is open
Melba is pleased to announce our Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in Anderson Street, Lilydale, is officially open! The project...
Specialist disability accommodation in Argyle Street, Frankston, is now seeking applications
We're extremely excited to let everyone know that the builders from CCB Envico have handed over the keys for Melba’s new Argyle Street,...
Melba winter News is out now!
Melba's Winter Newsletter - our newsletter for people we support and their families, is out now! We're sharing news, stories, and updates...
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...
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...
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