{"id":1607,"date":"2024-09-05T18:27:50","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T08:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/?page_id=1607"},"modified":"2025-07-25T16:02:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T06:02:01","slug":"you-lead","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/you-lead\/","title":{"rendered":"You lead"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n    <div class=\"block--custom-layout page-banner\" >\r\n                    <div class=\"page-banner__image page-banner__image--desktop\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SubHeader-9.jpg\" alt=\"Liam performing as ellvis supported by Melba\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"page-banner__image page-banner__image--large-desktop\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Contact-Us.jpg\" alt=\"Liam performing as Elvis 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<div class=\"block--custom-layout   block_cf366ddcf3ff0639dbc978a54d3c0cdf custom-wysiwyg\" >\n                <div class=\"max-wrap\">\n            <h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">Melba Support Services are a fully registered disability support provider, offering comprehensive services including:<\/h1>\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"block--custom-layout block_67530767ee3c08e682f53b42c0677768 two-col-image-text nobg-image bg-colour-white\" >\r\n        <div class=\"max-wrap small-wrap\">\r\n            <div class=\"two-col-image-text__wrap image-position-right\">\r\n                <div class=\"two-col-image-text__content text-justify-middle\">\r\n                    <h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/our-services\/home-living\/individualised-support-arrangements\/\">Assistance with personal or self care activities<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/our-services\/home-living\/supported-independent-living\/\">Supported Independent Living<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/our-services\/home-living\/short-term-accommodation\/\">Short-term Accommodation<\/a> (Respite)<\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/our-services\/day-to-day-support\/day-programs\/\">Centre based group activities<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/our-services\/positive-behaviour-support\/\">Positive Behaviour Support<\/a> and more across Victoria.<\/h4>\n\r\n                    \r\n                <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"two-col-image-text__image-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"two-col-image-text__image image-size-small square-image\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/We-heart-NDIS-small.webp\" alt=\"Registered NDIS Provider Melba\">\r\n            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           }\n            <\/style>\n\n    <div class=\"block--custom-layout   block_cb196409d0cb4e4d95e758d775dd28af custom-wysiwyg\" >\n                <div class=\"max-wrap\">\n            <p style=\"text-align: left;\">We know your goals are as individual as you are and work to help you identify and achieve them. Wherever you lead, we support.<\/p>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/get-support\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Questions? Get in touch<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"block--custom-layout block_8a393c6a3cd0f6e70f2bd27c1e07c071 our-services-listing\" >\r\n        <div class=\"max-wrap\">\r\n                            <div class=\"our-services-listing__wrap item-size-2\">\r\n                                                                        <div class=\"our-services-listing__item\">\r\n                                                                <div class=\"our-services-listing__content\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"our-services-listing__left\">\r\n                                        <h3>Home &#038; Living<\/h3>\r\n                                                                                <p>Do you need support to live independently? Do you need one-to-one support? How about short-term respite accommodation? No matter what level of support you require, we have your housing and living options covered with Short-Term Accommodation (Respite), Medium-Term Accommodation, Supported Independent Living (SIL) or Specialist Disability Accommodation.<\/p>\n                                                                                <div class=\"our-services-listing__button\">\r\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/home-living\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                                                            <div class=\"our-services-listing__right\">\r\n                                                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Icon_house-1.png\" style=\"max-width: 57px;\" alt=\"\">\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                                                                        <div class=\"our-services-listing__item\">\r\n                                                                <div class=\"our-services-listing__content\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"our-services-listing__left\">\r\n                                        <h3>Social &#038; Community Participation<\/h3>\r\n                                                                                <p>From support to get out into the community, going to the shops or seeing the doctor to looking for a job or attending artist-led workshops, we have a range of one-to-one and group services to keep you connected with Individualised Support Arrangement (ISA), Day Programs and Leisure and Recreation.<\/p>\n                                                                                <div class=\"our-services-listing__button\">\r\n                                            <a href=\"\/our-services\/social-and-community-participation\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                                                            <div class=\"our-services-listing__right\">\r\n                                                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Icon_SocialCommunity-1.png\" style=\"max-width: 73px;\" alt=\"\">\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                                                                        <div class=\"our-services-listing__item\">\r\n                                                                <div class=\"our-services-listing__content\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"our-services-listing__left\">\r\n                                        <h3>Positive Behaviour Support<\/h3>\r\n                                                                                <p>Positive Behaviour Support is a person-centred, ethical and effective evidence-based approach to supporting people who use behaviours of protest. We address the underlying needs and provide strategies to mitigate harm \u2013 both to the person and others.<\/p>\n                                                                                <div class=\"our-services-listing__button\">\r\n                                            <a href=\"\/our-services\/positive-behaviour-support\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                                                            <div class=\"our-services-listing__right\">\r\n                                                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Icon_Behaviour-1.png\" style=\"max-width: 52px;\" alt=\"\">\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                                                                        <div class=\"our-services-listing__item\">\r\n                                                                <div class=\"our-services-listing__content\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"our-services-listing__left\">\r\n                                        <h3>Day to Day Support<\/h3>\r\n                                                                                <p>We have a range of day-to-day supports including Individualised Support Arrangements (ISA) to do whatever you want or need from support at home through to getting out into your community. We also provide group-based activities and engaging community Day Programs in a variety of locations to help you achieve your goals<\/p>\n                                                                                <div class=\"our-services-listing__button\">\r\n                                            <a href=\"\/our-services\/day-programs\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                                                            <div class=\"our-services-listing__right\">\r\n                                                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Icon_DayPrograms-1.png\" style=\"max-width: 53px;\" alt=\"\">\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"block--custom-layout block_6ba85da2965c2e7a7a44532688d9d65f four-steps\" >\r\n        <div class=\"max-wrap\">\r\n            <h1>Our Service in Four Simple Steps<\/h1>\r\n                            <div class=\"four-steps__wrap four-steps--desktop\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"four-steps__item\">\r\n                                                                                            <div class=\"four-steps__image\" style=\"background-color: #F7A823\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-help.png\" style=\"width: 75px;\" alt=\"\">\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                        <h4>We are here to help<\/h4>\r\n                                                                                        <p>First impressions are important! Your voice matters. We want to know what you\u2019re looking for, how we can help and we\u2019ll answer any questions you have.<\/p>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"four-steps__item\">\r\n                                                                                            <div class=\"four-steps__image\" style=\"background-color: #e71b7b\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-tellus.png\" style=\"width: 75px;\" alt=\"\">\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                        <h4>Tell us what you want<\/h4>\r\n                                                                                        <p>We will ask questions and listen so we understand your needs and wants.\u2028Your ideas and preferences will help us tailor your support just for you.<\/p>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"four-steps__item\">\r\n                                                                                            <div class=\"four-steps__image\" style=\"background-color: #95c11f\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-plan.png\" style=\"width: 68px;\" alt=\"\">\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                        <h4>Let\u2019s plan together<\/h4>\r\n                                                                                        <p>We\u2019ll meet with you to plan how we can best support you. We focus on what you want, you choose your supports, and the staff you want to work with!<\/p>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"four-steps__item\">\r\n                                                                                            <div class=\"four-steps__image\" style=\"background-color: #e94e1b\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-letsgo.png\" style=\"width: 75px;\" alt=\"\">\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                        <h4>Let\u2019s go!<\/h4>\r\n                                                                                        <p>Your Melba support begins. We will ask for your feedback as we go along.\u2028Together, we will make any changes necessary to make sure you\u2019re comfortable\u2028and happy.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"four-steps__wrap four-steps--mobile\">\r\n                    <div class=\"four-steps__slider owl-carousel js-four-steps\">\r\n                                                    <div class=\"four-steps__item\">\r\n                                                                                                        <div class=\"four-steps__image\" style=\"background-color: #F7A823\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-help.png\" style=\"width: 75px;\" alt=\"\">\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                    <h4>We are here to help<\/h4>\r\n                                                                                                    <p>First impressions are important! Your voice matters. We want to know what you\u2019re looking for, how we can help and we\u2019ll answer any questions you have.<\/p>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"four-steps__item\">\r\n                                                                                                        <div class=\"four-steps__image\" style=\"background-color: #e71b7b\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-tellus.png\" style=\"width: 75px;\" alt=\"\">\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                    <h4>Tell us what you want<\/h4>\r\n                                                                                                    <p>We will ask questions and listen so we understand your needs and wants.\u2028Your ideas and preferences will help us tailor your support just for you.<\/p>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"four-steps__item\">\r\n                                                                                                        <div class=\"four-steps__image\" style=\"background-color: #95c11f\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-plan.png\" style=\"width: 68px;\" alt=\"\">\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                    <h4>Let\u2019s plan together<\/h4>\r\n                                                                                                    <p>We\u2019ll meet with you to plan how we can best support you. We focus on what you want, you choose your supports, and the staff you want to work with!<\/p>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"four-steps__item\">\r\n                                                                                                        <div class=\"four-steps__image\" style=\"background-color: #e94e1b\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-letsgo.png\" style=\"width: 75px;\" alt=\"\">\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                    <h4>Let\u2019s go!<\/h4>\r\n                                                                                                    <p>Your Melba support begins. We will ask for your feedback as we go along.\u2028Together, we will make any changes necessary to make sure you\u2019re comfortable\u2028and happy.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"block--custom-layout block_0c457b18730f8a6a2ab9c8c09c65f91e faqs\" >\r\n    <div class=\"max-wrap\">\r\n        <div class=\"faqs__wrap\">\r\n            <div class=\"faqs__heading\">\r\n                <h1>FAQs<\/h1>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"faqs__accordion\">\r\n                                                            <div class=\"faqs__item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-heading js-accordion-heading\">\r\n                                <h3>What services does Melba offer?<\/h3>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-content js-accordion-content\">\r\n                                <div class=\"accordion-content__inner\">\r\n                                    <p>Day programs such as Arthur Creative, Breaking <br \/>Ground and Community Connections.<br \/>\nIndividualised Support<br \/>\nMelba Consultancy<br \/>\nMelba Learn<br \/>\nPositive Behaviour Support<br \/>\nShort Term Accommodation (Respite)<br \/>\nSupported Holidays<br \/>\nSupported Independent Living<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"faqs__item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-heading js-accordion-heading\">\r\n                                <h3>How do I get a service?<\/h3>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-content js-accordion-content\">\r\n                                <div class=\"accordion-content__inner\">\r\n                                    <p>Simply click on \u2018Get Support\u2019, fill out the mandatory fields and hit \u2018Submit\u2019. One of our friendly team will get back to you as soon as possible.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"faqs__item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-heading js-accordion-heading\">\r\n                                <h3>How long will it take to get my services?<\/h3>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-content js-accordion-content\">\r\n                                <div class=\"accordion-content__inner\">\r\n                                    <p>Some services take longer than others, but we will deliver them as soon as possible. For more information about a specific service, go to \u2018Get Support\u2019 and ask one of our friendly team.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"faqs__item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-heading js-accordion-heading\">\r\n                                <h3>How much will my service cost?<\/h3>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-content js-accordion-content\">\r\n                                <div class=\"accordion-content__inner\">\r\n                                    <p>We offer a wide range of supports tailored to meet your needs. All of our services are customised and delivered by qualified disability support workers. As a registered NDIS provider, we adhere to the NDIS Price Guide for all our services. There are also other ways of paying for services such as TAC funding. For more information about a specific service, go to \u2018Get Support\u2019 and ask one of our friendly team.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"faqs__item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-heading js-accordion-heading\">\r\n                                <h3>What is Supported Independent Living?<\/h3>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-content js-accordion-content\">\r\n                                <div class=\"accordion-content__inner\">\r\n                                    <p>Supported Independent Living (SIL) involves offering necessary assistance within a person&#8217;s home. It is available for various types of housing and is compatible with funding from different sources, such as the NDIS and TAC. Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/our-services\/home-living\/supported-independent-living\/\">Supported Independent Living<\/a> or go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndis.gov.au\/participants\/home-and-living\/supported-independent-living-participants\" target=\"_blank\">NDIS website<\/a>.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"faqs__item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-heading js-accordion-heading\">\r\n                                <h3>What is Specialist Disability Accommodation?<\/h3>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-content js-accordion-content\">\r\n                                <div class=\"accordion-content__inner\">\r\n                                    <p>Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is a type of housing designed for people with disability. SDA homes are purpose-built or modified to enhance accessibility, safety and independence. Funding for SDA covers the housing costs, while other supports, such as supported independent living, address the care and assistance required within the home. This accommodation ensures people have a suitable living environment that promotes their well-being and integrates with other support services. Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/our-services\/home-living\/specialist-disability-accommodation\/\">Specialist Disability Accommodation<\/a> or go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndis.gov.au\/providers\/housing-and-living-supports-and-services\/specialist-disability-accommodation\/sda-pricing-and-payments\" target=\"_blank\">NDIS website<\/a>.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"faqs__item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-heading js-accordion-heading\">\r\n                                <h3>Are you a registered NDIS provider?<\/h3>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-content js-accordion-content\">\r\n                                <div class=\"accordion-content__inner\">\r\n                                    <p>Yes. <\/p>\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"faqs__item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-heading js-accordion-heading\">\r\n                                <h3>What kinds of services and supports does the NDIS cover?<\/h3>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-content js-accordion-content\">\r\n                                <div class=\"accordion-content__inner\">\r\n                                    <p>For a full list, go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndis.gov.au\/providers\/becoming-ndis-provider\/am-i-ready\/supports-and-services-funded-ndis\" target=\"_blank\">NDIS website<\/a>.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"faqs__item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-heading js-accordion-heading\">\r\n                                <h3>How do I know if I\u2019m eligible for NDIS funding?<\/h3>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-content js-accordion-content\">\r\n                                <div class=\"accordion-content__inner\">\r\n                                    <p>Refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndis.gov.au\/applying-access-ndis\/am-i-eligible\" target=\"_blank\">Eligibility Checklist<\/a> on the NDIS website.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"faqs__item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-heading js-accordion-heading\">\r\n                                <h3>What is the assessment process?<\/h3>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-content js-accordion-content\">\r\n                                <div class=\"accordion-content__inner\">\r\n                                    <p>Refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/improvements.ndis.gov.au\/how-we-can-help\/apply-ndis\" target=\"_blank\">Apply To The NDIS<\/a> page on the NDIS website.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1607","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>You lead | Melba Support Services<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Disability support for any activity. 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