Read what is happening in our world, your world, and the wonderful disability community in general.
Melba CEO Hayley Dean elected Vice-President of National Disability Services
December 20, 2024
Melba Support Services CEO Hayley Dean has been elected as Vice-President of National Disability Services (NDS), Australia’s peak body for disability service organisations.
Where disability and human rights connect
December 19, 2024
Human rights are universal and fundamental, intended to ensure every person can live with dignity, equality and respect. Yet, for people living with disability, these rights are often compromised due to systemic barriers, lack of proper support and societal attitudes.
Seven Australians who are leading the charge to equality
December 3, 2024
Today is International Day of People with Disability and the theme is “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future”. Here are some prominent Australian leaders with disability who are making significant contributions across various fields.
Prejudice remains a part of life for people with disability
December 3, 2024
In modern Australia, discrimination against people with disability remains an everyday reality. Despite progress in awareness and legislation, deep-seated biases – both overt and subtle – continue to limit access to employment, education, healthcare and community involvement.
Breaking barriers: Elevating disability leadership for a more inclusive future
December 2, 2024
As society becomes increasingly aware of the value of diverse perspectives in leadership, people with disability are stepping into influential roles across various sectors, from government to corporate and non-profit organisations.
Melba wins govt grant for Pride events
November 20, 2024
Melba is proud to have been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Victorian Government’s Pride Events and Festivals Fund. This funding will be used for a series of inclusive and engaging friend-dating events for people with disability with a focus on supporting and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community.
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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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.