Melba CEO Hayley Dean has expressed concern about the current debate surrounding policies that could end work-from-home arrangements in some sectors, highlighting the significant impact this could have on people with disability.
Inclusive meetings ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to engage, contribute and be heard. This fact sheet provides practical strategies to support people with a range of communication needs, from preparation and facilitation to ongoing engagement.
Australia’s healthcare system is failing people with intellectual disability, with advocates calling for urgent reforms to address systemic neglect, discrimination and inadequate medical care.
For people with disability looking for Supported Independent Living (SIL), finding a provider that goes beyond providing basic support can be life-changing. Melba is setting a high benchmark in the sector, offering a tailored, person-centred approach to no additional cost to those living in their SIL homes.
New research has uncovered some alarming statistics on who qualifies for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), with women, older Australians and those from disadvantaged areas facing greater barriers to access.
A Victorian woman with disability claims she was denied service by rideshare giant Uber an astonishing 32 times in less than two years – simply because of her guide dog. Now, she’s calling on people with disability across the country to unite and push for change.
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As a trusted NDIS provider Victoria, Melba Support Services acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we work and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present. Melba acknowledges and respects their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this region.