Read what is happening in our world, your world, and the wonderful disability community in general.
Why we Need Inclusive Action When Tackling Climate Change
July 3, 2024
In the wake of Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s decision to abandon Australia’s 2030 target to reduce greenhouse emissions by 43 per cent, we look at the intersection of disability and climate change and call for inclusive action.
Why Australia needs a Human Rights Act
June 14, 2024
Melba CEO Hayley Dean says she supports calls for the Australian Government to establish a Human Rights Act. “It’s about time that we as a democratic developed nation has a national Human Rights Act. To have human rights embodied into our legislation is long overdue,” she said.
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
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
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.
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.
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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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.