{"id":2693,"date":"2025-02-05T09:55:50","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T22:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/?p=2693"},"modified":"2025-03-26T12:02:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T01:02:38","slug":"melba-partners-with-innovative-disability-app-to-combat-social-isolation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/melba-partners-with-innovative-disability-app-to-combat-social-isolation\/","title":{"rendered":"Melba partners with innovative disability app to combat social isolation\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div class=\"block--custom-layout block_d710bbd1cb47e4bc9b2577b0e358768e custom-wysiwyg blog-wysiwyg\" >\r\n        \r\n        <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In a groundbreaking move to address social isolation in the disability community, Melba has announced a partnership with Spoony, Australia&#8217;s leading friendship app designed specifically for people with disability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Launched in 2024, Spoony offers a safe, stigma-free alternative to mainstream social platforms, with unique features tailored to the disability community&#8217;s needs. The app&#8217;s distinctive name draws from the well-known &#8220;spoon theory&#8221; used within disability communities to describe daily energy levels.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What sets Spoony apart is its innovative &#8220;spoons status&#8221; feature, allowing users to indicate their current energy levels and capacity for interaction. This thoughtful approach helps users better understand and support each other&#8217;s needs, creating more meaningful connections.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Melba CEO Hayley Dean said the disability community had been clear in its desire for modern, accessible ways to connect with others who understand their experiences.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cBy joining forces with Australia&#8217;s leading disability app developer, we&#8217;re answering that call in a way that not only upholds people\u2019s human right to intimacy but also prioritises safety, dignity, and genuine connection,\u201d she said.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/spotifycreators-web.app.link\/e\/XrvcMxYjgRb\"><strong>LISTEN TO HAYLEY AND SPOONY CEO NICHOLAS CARLTON TALK ABOUT DISABILITY AND DATING ON THE CRIPCHAT PODCAST<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;I&#8217;m particularly proud that this initiative came directly from listening to our community. Almost everyone we spoke to wanted digital solutions for connecting with others. This isn&#8217;t just about dating \u2013 it&#8217;s about creating pathways to friendship, understanding and belonging.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;This partnership with Spoony opens up a world of opportunities for people with disability, including those we support. Nearly 100 per cent of the people we\u2019ve asked have told us they want an online or digital solution to connect with others, and we\u2019re thrilled to help make that a reality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;This partnership is about more than technology \u2013 it\u2019s about supporting people with disability to forge meaningful connections, find friendships and experience the joy of intimacy in a way that suits their needs and preferences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;At Melba, we\u2019re passionate about fostering connection and belonging. This collaboration with Spoony is a golden opportunity to create a space where people with disability can build relationships and truly thrive.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nicholas Carlton, co-founder and CEO of Spoony, said people with disability experienced a disproportionately high degree of social isolation that had a \u201cvery real impact\u201d on their health and wellbeing.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe\u2019re creating a safe space where people can be their authentic selves, without fear,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cPeople, particularly vulnerable communities, are craving safer online spaces and Spoony is stepping up to fill that gap.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spoony.app\/\"><span 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