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Yarning with Tim: National Reconciliation Week
May 28, 2025
Melba’s Aboriginal Connections, Liaison & Awareness Officer Tim White, who is a proud Wiradjuri man, gives his perspective on National Reconciliation Week. “There are stories to be heard and yarns to be said, open your hearts and let’s walk together with respect for each other.”
From pain to pride: a powerful reflection on why IDAHOBIT still matters
May 15, 2025
Saturday 17 May is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). To mark the occasion, Ry Kidd has written a moving reflection.
Yarning with Tim: Welcome To Country
May 1, 2025
With Welcome to Country ceremonies being such a hot topic right now, we asked Melba’s Aboriginal Connections, Liaison & Awareness Officer Tim White, who is a proud Wiradjuri man, to provide a much-needed Indigenous perspective.
Melba launches new arts and theatre program in Lilydale, in partnership with The Misfit Project
May 1, 2025
Melba has expanded its creative horizons with the launch of a new arts program in Lilydale, offering classes in both visual arts and theatre for people with disability. The program, which kicked off last week, is being delivered in partnership with The Misfit Project.
New research improves Cerebral Palsy assessments
April 30, 2025
A new set of tools is changing the way doctors and researchers track muscle development in children with physical disabilities, especially those with Cerebral Palsy.
Council approves Disability Inclusion Action Plan
April 29, 2025
The City of Casey has voted unanimously to implement its proposed Disability Inclusion Action Plan, designed to foster an inclusive community. Serving as a four-year roadmap to embed accessibility, inclusion and equity in everyday council services, policy and infrastructure, the DIAP is emphasising the ease of access.
Able Meet
| Join us at the Frankston able meet on 17 July 2025. Melba can also support you to attend using your individual support arrangement (ISA). Get in touch with us today to discuss your support needs to attend this expo. |
Everything Disability Expo
| Join us at the Everything Disability Expo from 18-19 July 2025. Melba can also support you to attend using your individual support arrangement (ISA). Get in touch with us today to discuss your support needs to attend this expo. |
Games for All – Online
Join our next online social event. Hosted online by Melba Support Services, this is a great chance to meet other people with disability, make new connections, build community, and have fun while enjoying a few games.
Mates and Dates Focus Groups
We want to hear from you! Are you living with a disability in Victoria? Join our online focus groups to tell us what you want from our next Mates & Dates events. Our Mates & Dates events cover a range of in person events that we run across Victoria to help people with disability make new connections, whether that be meeting new friends, socialising or dating. Ahead of launching our 2025 event season we’d love to hear from you about what you want these events to look like.
Open House
Join us at an upcoming open house event showcasing Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) that Melba offers Supported Independent Living (SIL) in.
Source Kids Disability Expo
Join us at the Source Kids Disability Expo from 11-12 April 2025. Melba can also support you to attend using your individual support arrangement (ISA). Get in touch with us today to discuss your support needs to attend this conference.
The Misfit Project
VALID Having a Say Conference
We’re very excited to be the returning sponsor for VALID’s annual Having a Say Conference. Join us for this exciting event from 28-30 January 2025. Melba can also support you to attend using your individual support arrangement (ISA). Get in touch with us today to discuss your support needs to attend this conference.
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If you are seeking support for yourself or someone else, contact us today.
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Melba Support Services acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises First Peoples’ continuing connection to lands, waters, and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present who carry the memories, traditions, cultures, and aspirations of First Peoples, and who forge the path ahead for future leaders.