{"id":7384,"date":"2025-12-19T15:01:03","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T04:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/?p=7384"},"modified":"2026-08-06T15:21:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T05:21:35","slug":"december-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/melba-community-news\/december-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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December 2025<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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
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Welcome back to Melba Community News \n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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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>

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As we close the chapter on 2025, we want to speak honestly with you. It\u2019s been a year of significant challenge\u2014for Melba, for the disability sector, and for our world. But it\u2019s also been a year of resilience, determination and hope. In this final community message for the year, we reflect on what we\u2019ve faced, what we\u2019re proud of, and where we\u2019re headed. Most importantly, we reaffirm what will never change: people we support always come first.<\/p>

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Summer is here! Now is the perfect time to relax and slow down, try something new, or simply enjoy a change of scene. Whether it\u2019s a respite stay or one to one support to get out and explore, Melba is for you to make this season yours!<\/p>

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John has been part of the Melba community since 1992. He knows how to fill a dancefloor as a DJ and he can often be found MCing Melba events. He has big plans for 2026!<\/p>

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New year, new home!<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We have new homes becoming available across Victoria \u2013 and one of them could be yours. Where you live matters, shaping your independence, daily life and happiness. At Melba, we work closely with you to find the right fit for where, how and who you want to live with.<\/p>

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Our Supported Independent Living (SIL) is all about choice, with flexible options to balance independence and support. Whether you\u2019re moving out of home for the first time, looking to live alone or with others, or wanting a change of scene, Our SIL experts are here to talk through your options and support you every step of the way.<\/p>

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From shared living with 24\/7 support in Rosebud, to apartment living with rostered support in Essendon, or support as needed in your own home, our tailored supports are designed around you. With vacancies across Victoria \u2013 from city to suburbs, bush to beach \u2013 we have new and established and new options available, with more on the way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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See you in Geelong\u202f<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Melba is returning to VALID\u2019s Having\u202fa Say\u202fConference in January\u202f2026\u202fand\u202fwe hope to see you there.\u202fThis year marks the 25th\u202fyear of the Having a Say conference with the theme: \u201cStrengthening our voices for a better future!\u201d.<\/p>

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We will be talking about access to\u202fintimacy and\u202fhow to\u202fget the conversations started. If you know someone who wants to\u202fgo,\u202fit\u2019s\u202fnot too late!<\/p>

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When<\/strong>:\u202fTuesday 27\u202f\u2013 Thursday 29\u202fJanuary,\u202f2026<\/p>

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Where<\/strong>: Deakin University, Waterfront Campus, 1\u202f Gheringhap\u202fStreet,\u202fGeelong<\/p>

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Melba can support you\u202fto attend\u202fusing individual support arrangements\u202f(ISA).\u202fGet in touch with\u202fengagement@melbasupport.com.au<\/a><\/span> today to discuss\u202fyour\u202fsupport needs to attend this conference.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What a year it\u2019s been! Our Leisure and Recreation crew kicked goals in 2025! From local day trips to Bendigo, to weekend getaways, all the way to our longest adventure ever: 15 unforgettable days in Texas!
Whether it was exploring new cities, trying new food, making memories with mates or ticking something off the bucket list, 2025 was full of fun, laughter and epic experiences.<\/p>

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Ready for 2026?<\/strong>
Leisure and Recreation is our tailored, fee for service program designed to help you plan and set off on your next adventure \u2013 your way. We offer scalable levels of support and a range of small group or individual holiday options to suit your interests, budget and dreams.
Join a planned group trip or create your own \u2013 it\u2019s up to you!<\/p>

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Coming up in 2026:<\/strong>
We\u2019ve got trips to Sri Lanka, Sydney, Scotland and more in the works. Whether you\u2019re after culture, coastline, city vibes or something completely new \u2013 let\u2019s get you there!<\/p>

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The world is a big, fabulous, fun place, and everyone should have the opportunity to explore it. Let\u2019s work together to make 2026 your year of adventure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Melba will be loudly and proudly attending the Midsumma Pride March in St Kilda to show our support for the LGBTQIA+ community.<\/p>

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The March is on Sunday 1 February, bring along friends and family to be part of the fun \u2013 remember to sign up using the registration link below, so we know who\u2019s coming and how many people you\u2019re bringing!<\/p>

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We\u2019ll send out more info, including start time,\u202fto those who have registered closer to the date \u2013 we\u2019ll also keep you updated on heat management because it can be scorchingly hot at this event and we want to keep everyone as safe as possible.<\/p>

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The Government\u2019s NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee wants to hear from people with disability, families and providers about six specific supports\u2014and your feedback will inform their recommendations.<\/p>

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Inclusion everyday!<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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International Day of People with disability may be over but it\u2019s not too late to check out some simple tips to make your world more accessible!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Language and how we talk matters, it can be a powerful tool for cultural change, it shapes how we think about disability and influences how people with disability are perceived, treated and included in society.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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