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Zero Tolerance: Violence, Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation

Zero Tolerance: Violence, Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation

February 22, 2024

We believe the abuse and neglect of people with disability is shameful and completely unacceptable. We have a responsibility to uphold the human rights of people with disability, and to speak up and act whenever we observe any infringement on a person’s human rights. We have zero tolerance for abuse and other violations of a person’s human rights.

Melba Support Services Welcomes New Chair/President

Melba Support Services Welcomes New Chair/President

December 11, 2023

On Tuesday 5 December, Melba Support Services (Melba) welcomed Andrew Cairns as our new Chair/President. Andrew has a broad range of executive and directorial experience across multiple industries. Andrew is currently the Group Chief Executive Officer of Haven Home Safe, where he works collaboratively with government, public and private partners to keep Victorians in safe, secure and affordable homes.

Melba Takes Home the 2023 Excellence in Service Quality Award

Melba Takes Home the 2023 Excellence in Service Quality Award

December 11, 2023

Melba Support Services (Melba) has won the 2023 Excellence in Service Quality award at the annual National Disability Awards.  The awards celebrate those working to create an inclusive Australia where people with disability are valued, respected and contribute to the community.   

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VALID Having a Say Conference

This year we’re excited to be sponsoring VALID’s annual Having a Say conference. Join us for this exciting event from 28-30 January 2025. As well as sponsoring this event Melba can support you to attend. Get in touch to discuss how we can help you attend using your individual support arrangement (ISA).

Melba’s Current Strategic Plan
2023 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
2021 Annual Report
2020 Annual Report
2019 Annual Report
2017 Annual Report
2016 Annual Report
2015 Annual Report
2014 Annual Report
2013 Annual Report
Easy Read: Person Supported Easy Read Handbook
Plain Language: Person Supported Plain English Handbook
Staying Safe videos – VALID
List of Victorian advocacy organisations – VALID
Housing Hub – housing vacancies for people with disabilities
Find a Changing Places toilet near you – Changing Places Australia
Accessible beach directory – Accessible Beaches Australia
Melba Mobile Wallpaper
Melba AVD Wallpaper
National Disability Insurance Scheme
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission 
Disability Services Commissioner
Disability Services Board
Special Olympics
Department of Health and Human Services
Transport Accident Commission (TAC)
Transport Accident Commission Claims (TAC Claims)
Office of Professional Practice
Arts Access Victoria
Zero Tolerance
Code of Conduct
Charter of Rights and Responsibilities of People Supported
Privacy, Data Breach and Confidentiality
Human Rights
Complaints, Compliments and Feedback
Children and Young Persons Safety
Protected Disclosure (whistleblowing) Policy and Procedure

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As a trusted NDIS provider Victoria, Melba Support Services acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we work and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present. Melba acknowledges and respects their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this region.