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February 2026<\/h3>\r\n \r\n

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It\u2019s certainly been a whirlwind of a start to the new year, and we’re not sure it’s going to slow down any time soon. The Melba year kicked off with the Midsumma Festival in January followed by the 25th Having a Say Conference, run by VALID in Geelong. Days later Melba was loudly and proudly strut…<\/p>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n

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December 2025<\/h3>\r\n \r\n

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Welcome to our last Melba Community News for 2025. The next edition will land in your inbox in February 2026.<\/p>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n

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International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), Wednesday 3 December, is a global moment to recognise rights, achievements and contributions\u2014and to turn awareness into everyday inclusion.<\/p>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n

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September 2025<\/h3>\r\n \r\n

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It\u2019s been a busy time at Melba and across the sector. You may have read a recent news story about the future of Supported Independent Living (SIL) in Victoria and the financial viability of providers like Melba Support Services. Melissa Webster, Acting CEO, released a statement in response.<\/p>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n

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We are in the final stages of welcoming people formerly supported by Annecto into the Melba community. We are working hard to make sure that we have all the right processes in place to provide the quality support that Melba is known for.\nWe know this has been a tough time for many people and we are …<\/p>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Everyone at Melba Support Services was saddened when, after 70 years Annecto, a disability and aged care provider, announced they will stop delivering services later this month.\nWe are working closely with Annecto on what support we can provide for Victorian NDIS participants during this challenging…<\/p>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n

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