{"id":5238,"date":"2025-12-19T12:50:35","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T01:50:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/?p=5238"},"modified":"2026-06-12T03:22:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T17:22:01","slug":"make-this-summer-yours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/latest-news\/make-this-summer-yours\/","title":{"rendered":"Make this summer yours"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5238\" class=\"elementor elementor-5238\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8a070 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b8a070\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1685eff1 e-con-full home-banner e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1685eff1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46195df9 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"46195df9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Make this summer yours<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-288e0324 elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"288e0324\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-f88c87c elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time> 19 December 2025<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16799d20 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"16799d20\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e14ba0b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5e14ba0b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6996b48f elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6996b48f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fun, relaxation and trying new things with Melba \n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-539909ab link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"539909ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Summer is the perfect time to slow down, recharge and say \u201cyes\u201d to the things that make life feel fabulous. Whether\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0a change of scene with a short stay, a few days of new experiences, or one\u00a0to\u00a0one support to get\u00a0out and about,\u00a0Melba\u00a0is here to make this season yours.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30de59e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"30de59e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Respite: A break that feels good for everyone \n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cb5841d link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4cb5841d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you or your loved one could\u00a0benefit\u00a0from a respite stay these holidays,\u00a0now\u2019s\u00a0the time to book. Our respite\u00a0locations\u00a0across Victoria\u00a0offer a supportive, enjoyable experience for a single night or an extended stay.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why book now<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Spaces for December and January fill quickly<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Highly trained team experienced in supporting people with complex needs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Smooth transition support, we take it slowly, step by step if respite is new<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">What a stay can include (your choice)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Social time to build friendships<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Local outings to movies, festivals,\u00a0markets\u00a0and attractions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nature time:\u00a0parks,\u00a0gardens\u00a0and accessible trails<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sports and recreation to stay active<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Some downtime: video games, art,\u00a0TV\u00a0or\u00a0a good book!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">New to respite? We\u2019ll take it slowly, build trust and make sure everyone feels comfortable with the people and place before the stay. Not sure if respite is in your NDIS plan? Reach out and we\u2019ll help you work out next steps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Explore respite locations:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/home-living\/short-term-accommodation\/\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Prefer respite at home? We can match a support worker in your area\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/get-support\/?type=Contact+Us\">contact us today<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2937f17 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2937f17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Uncle-Chan-2-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5239\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Uncle-Chan-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Uncle-Chan-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Uncle-Chan-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Uncle-Chan-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Uncle-Chan-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Uncle-Chan-2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d897ddc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d897ddc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Individualised Support Arrangements: your life, your way \n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23f94fbc link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23f94fbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">No two lives look the same. From where you live and work to who you spend time with and what you enjoy.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0choices like these that\u00a0make\u00a0your\u00a0life\u2026yours!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Individualised Support Arrangements (ISA) with\u00a0Melba is all about\u00a0one to one\u00a0support\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0tailored to you. You choose the supports that fit your sense of independence, your interests and what brings you joy.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ideas to get started<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Head to a concert, market,\u00a0gallery\u00a0or local festival<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Join (or try) a community group or class<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Plan a summer routine that blends downtime and new experiences<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mix it up\u2014a little bit of everything that makes your day feel like yours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Summer is\u00a0a great time\u00a0to explore your local community, caf\u00e9s, events, green\u00a0spaces\u00a0and accessible activities.\u00a0We\u2019ll\u00a0work alongside you to plan and make it happen.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-693261a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"693261a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ready to plan your summer? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a5dcffe link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a5dcffe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Talk to us about respite dates and locations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ask about\u00a0inhome\u00a0respite options<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Set up or adjust your ISA to suit your summer plans<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Not sure what your plan covers? We can help you navigate it<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Talk with a trusted respite provider like Melba Support Services to explore your options and find the best fit for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New to respite?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We can work with you and your support network to make sure you&#8217;re comfortable and happy with your chosen respite before you commit to a longer term stay.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d6e6935 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4d6e6935\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c906709 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c906709\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/get-support\/?type=Contact+Us\">Contact 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