{"id":7414,"date":"2025-07-17T16:10:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T06:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/?p=7414"},"modified":"2026-08-06T16:19:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:19:38","slug":"july-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/melba-community-news\/july-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"July 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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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.<\/p>

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We are working closely with Annecto on what support we can provide for Victorian NDIS participants during this challenging time. Our priority is to ensure the best possible outcomes for anyone who chooses Melba as their support provider.<\/p>

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We have a dedicated team out and about meeting people and making appointments to discuss what services Melba can provide. We are talking to people to find out what fabulous looks like to them, and we look forward to welcoming members of the Annecto community over the coming weeks.<\/p>

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It\u2019s NAIDOC Week and this week, we celebrate the enduring strength, vision and legacy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures \u2014 and look to the next generation with pride and hope.<\/p>

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Learn more about NAIDOC Week with these\u00a0helpful FAQs on our website.<\/a><\/p>

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Keep an eye on our socials to find out what some members of our RAP Committee have on their to do lists this NAIDOC Week!<\/p>

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Tim White, Melba\u2019s Aboriginal Connections, Liaison and Awareness Officer, recorded a video message reflecting on what NAIDOC Week means to him.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Winter is in full swing, why not book a little winter getaway? Perhaps you want to explore the goldfields of Ballarat, visit Gippsland\u2019s National Parks or the Botanical Gardens in Cranbourne.<\/p>

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We have a range of respite options to choose from for both adults and children aged over seven. In line with Child Safety Standards, adults and children never attend at the same time.<\/p>

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Like everything at Melba, there is no one size fits all approach to respite. It looks different for everyone, from a relaxing weekend to a week full of activities. It\u2019s a chance to take a break in a fully supportive environment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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July is Disability Pride Month \u2013 a time to acknowledge the experiences and achievements of people with disability. We recently spoke to trainee Arthur Creative facilitator and proud non-binary person, Joel, about their experiences living with disability, and a topic they\u2019re incredibly passionate about \u2013 sex and disability. Joel\u2019s message is clear this Disability Pride Month: \u201cTreat us like adults. Don\u2019t treat us any differently \u2013 because we\u2019re just like you.\u201d\u200d\u200c<\/p>

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We recently bid farewell to Wray Crescent, a much-loved home of several Melba programs, with a wonderful celebration, which included shared memories, lots of laughs and a lovely chocolate cake. While it\u2019s sad to say goodbye, we look forward to bringing everyone together for the next chapter of the Melba journey.<\/p>

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Since discovering the joy of farms and zoos, Callum has explored many of the animal attractions Melbourne has to offer. This was his recent visit to Chesterfield Farm.<\/p>

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There is nothing more frustrating than checking a venue\u2019s website to make sure it\u2019s accessible only to find that\u2026well, it\u2019s not accessible at all! A web-based app developed by University of Melbourne student Sabrina Leung is hoping to make this experience a thing of the past. The platform allows users to search and review venues based on specific accessibility features. We encourage everyone to try it out and tell us about your experience. Your feedback could help improve this valuable resource for our community!<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Incognito Art Show is back! It\u2019s Australia\u2019s biggest inclusive art event, with a mission to support art organisations and provide emerging artists with the opportunity to become professional. People across Melba, including the Arthur Creative crew, submitted artwork into this year\u2019s show.<\/p>

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The artworks are all A5 in size and cost only $100.\u00a0You don\u2019t know who the artist is until after you buy the art\u2026you never know you might just take home a Melba masterpiece!<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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