Melba Support Services in Lilydale, Victoria, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Melba Support Services

Locality: Lilydale, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9212 0100

Address: Head Office, 40-50 Melba Ave 3140 Lilydale, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.melbasupport.com.au

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25.01.2022 Ken from Mashie Court recently turned 86 years young! To celebrate his birthday, Ken enjoyed a picnic with his brother Rod, sister-in-law Jackie, and his housemates at South Wharf at Docklands. Happy birthday Ken! #MelbaSupport

25.01.2022 Lilydale Lake’s brand new footpath from the car park to the BBQ area is all thanks to Scott and Adrian’s letter to the local council. A great success that everyone can benefit from!

25.01.2022 This week Kate Talks to Tania about her life and how she views MS which is Tania’s reality. It’s a really interesting and illuminating read and if you have the time you can see it on the Melba website here: http://ow.ly/KDC150BxqpR There’s new articles each week so stay tuned! #MelbaSupport

24.01.2022 Welcome back Jonathan Finally after months of being stuck at home & not being allowed to visit our fantastic customers around Lilydale he returns. There’s a...n almighty big smile behind that mask Big thanks & shout out to Melba Support Services for all that you do in our community See more

23.01.2022 Happy Hanukkah! Wishing everyone eight days and nights of happiness #MelbaSupport

23.01.2022 May 27 June 3 marks National Reconciliation Week. This year’s theme is: 'More than a word. Reconciliation takes action'. We encourage everyone to take some time this week and learn about the rich culture, history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and to explore how we can all move forward together. Tap to learn more: http://ow.ly/PZ9y50EXiFa #NRW2021 #MoreThanAWord

22.01.2022 You are invited to Melba's End of Year Celebration Event! Featuring comedian, Dave O’Neil and singer, Ivana Babbleoff. Laugh, sing and dance along during this fun-filled Zoom event!

20.01.2022 Melba’s Autumn Newsletter our newsletter for people we support and families is out now! We're sharing news, stories, and updates from all across Melba. This includes: A message from our CEO, Hayley Dean about Melba's mid-year appeal. Stories about people we support moving into their new homes including Mitchell, Lenny and Craig. An important update about the work of the Disability Royal Commission.... Plus more! To access the newsletter click here: https://bit.ly/3otzfos.

19.01.2022 Rev up your engines! This week Kate catches up with Jason from ARROW and talks about all things fast and furious. Read more here: http://ow.ly/1mpO50BDRqi

18.01.2022 Melba's End Of Year Celebration Event 2020! PLEASE SAVE THE DATE AND TIME IN YOUR CALENDAR Featuring comedian, Dave O’Neil and singer, Ivana Babbleoff.... Event details: -Thursday 10th December 2020 -11am to 12:30pm -Zoom event link: https://bit.ly/3kOWPIV (Wondering how to download and access Zoom? Watch this quick one-minute video help guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIkCmbvAHQQ) All people we support, staff and family members are welcome to join the online fun!

18.01.2022 Happy Halloween James has been busy in the kitchen cooking up some SPOOKtacular treats! Ghost pretzels and rice crispy monsters We have the recipe here for you if you want to try it at home this weekend. Stay scary, BOO! ... Ghost pretzels: https://bit.ly/2TEGfQL Rice crispy monsters: https://bit.ly/2TLQbYF

18.01.2022 Melba is aware that some of our homes in the Eastern Region, Wonthaggi and Leongatha have been affected by the current weather. Everybody is safe and well. In the meantime, we are working with Power Companies to see when power will be restored on a site-by-site basis.

17.01.2022 Nominations for the Brenda Gabe Leadership Award are now open! This biennial award recognises and rewards outstanding leadership by women with disability in Victoria. Nominations can be for individuals or for groups that contributed to the benefit and inclusion of women with a disability. ... To find out more about the award and/or eligibility follow the link and get nominating! https://www.wdv.org.au/elementor-3837/

17.01.2022 This is Cecelia (known to all her friends as CC) cleaning her shiny new iPad. CC has big plans for her new device including Zoom catch ups with friends and family and the all-important games

17.01.2022 This week Kate talks to Margaret; an avid knitter, a lover of coffee and a die-hard bombers fan! Find out what she’s been up to during the restrictions at her Warragul residence. Read more here: http://ow.ly/HG2Y50BKHQd

17.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. #lestweforget

16.01.2022 Happy 30th birthday Kaitlyn! Her Ballarat housemates decorated the place while she was asleep the night before and although she couldn’t have a big bash, everyone still made it a really special day. They also challenged her to do some fun activities the day before her 30th like dance in the rain, play with some funny Snapchat filters and paint a picture. #MelbaSupport

16.01.2022 Christmas is upon us! Why not spoil your friends and family with beautifully crafted nibbles and treats from The Able Bakehouse. Lovingly prepared, these artisanal goodies come in the following hampers: 1. Christmas Biscuit Packs (12) $15.00 2. Christmas Gift Box: Jam, Chutney and Sauce $25.00... 3. Pamper Pack: Bath Bomb, Body Scrub, Bath Salts, Room Spray and Relaxing Herbal Tea $30.00- 4. Christmas Gift Box Relish/chutney, 2 Small Jams, Candied Nuts and Christmas Biscuits (12) $50.00 5. Wine, Chutney, Jam, Rhi Salt, Small Pudding, Biscuits (12) Candle and Candied Nuts $100.00 So let’s get into the spirit of giving! Order yours now To place an order call: 0456 307 716 Or email: [email protected]

16.01.2022 From everyone at Neerim Street

15.01.2022 To all of our friends celebrating Diwali (the Festival of Lights) this weekend we hope you enjoy the festivities and prosper in the coming year! #HappyDiwali2020 #MelbaSupport

15.01.2022 Melba’s Spring Newsletter our newsletter for people we support and families is out now for reading! In this edition: -Adrian shares his reflection about his experience during lockdown; -Read stories about the people we support including Liam, Narelle and Lindsay and the group from Rollings Close;... -Find out more about our new Chief Outcomes Officer, Dr Russell Harrison; and -Read a message from our Chief Executive Officer, Hayley Dean, and check out five things you may not know about Hayley Plus more! Access the newsletter here: https://bitly.com/ #MelbaSupport #HappyReading

14.01.2022 It’s that time of year! Christmas is upon us and what better way to get ready than to start with getting a delicious Christmas pudding from The Able Bake House $15 for a small and $25 for a large To place an order call: 0456 307 716... Or email: [email protected] Orders close on the 15th of November so get in quick to secure your pud! See more

14.01.2022 Mitch has been enjoying this amazing weather by doing a bit of upkeep on the fruit and veggie garden Who else has been doing some gardening?! #MelbaSupport

14.01.2022 Arthur Creative has filmed a short screenplay called ‘Terms of Infection’ which highlights the importance of handwashing during the pandemic. Well done to everyone involved in this production.

13.01.2022 HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! Wishing everyone a safe and healthy 2021. It’s time to celebrate and recalibrate as we reset the calendar year. #MelbaSupport

13.01.2022 Andrew took Jake on a thrilling ride in a 4x4 as an early birthday present, and together, they had an extreme mud-riding adventure. They drove through the dirt-covered ravines and outcrops and braved the rugged terrain in style. It was an action-packed day, and Jake was all smiles after the amazing off-road experience. Stay tuned for more adventures!

12.01.2022 ORDERS CLOSING SOON It’s that time of year! Christmas is upon us and what better way to get ready than to start with getting a delicious Christmas pudding from The Able Bake House $15 for a small and $25 for a large... To place an order call: 0456 307 716 Or email: [email protected] Orders close on the 15th of November so get in quick to secure your pud! See more

12.01.2022 Melba has recently launched its LifeWorks wellbeing portal which is an innovative app available to all Melba staff and their immediate family members. After signing up, staff are able to explore the articles and resources to assist with mental, emotional, physical and financial wellbeing, anytime and from anywhere, and at his or her own leisure. It’s easy to connect to wellbeing information and updates through the app’s news feed and in a way that is tailored to one’s own per...sonal interest areas. It’s produced and reviewed by industry experts and bestselling authors, so there’s a wealth of wellbeing content. Wellbeing matters at Melba, and while it’s still early days since its launch, the goal is that many of our staff will benefit from this latest offering.

12.01.2022 This week is NAIDOC week! The theme for NAIDOC week this year is 'Always was, always will be'. Melba Support Services will always recognise that we live, create, and operate on the lands of the Gunaikurani, Wurundjeri, Wadawurrung People and the Kulin Nation. We encourage everyone in our community to learn more and get involved in NAIDOC Week here: naidoc.org.au/get-involved/2020-theme

10.01.2022 Happy National Carers Week to all the incredible carers who go above and beyond for the person they care for each and every day! This week is your week, and you deserve to be celebrated. Remember to take some time out for yourself, self-care is a must! You can also see what events are happening in your local area: http://ow.ly/egJ850BQDsW

10.01.2022 Find a shopping ‘Quiet Hour’ near you Coles and Woolworths have rolled out their Quiet Shopping Hours nationwide. There are now more stores you can visit for a low sensory shopping experience, with dimmed lighting, reduced announcements and reduced volume helping to create a sensory friendly store visit. Quiet Hour at both supermarkets is every Tuesday from 10.30am to 11.30am. ... Tap to view Coles ‘Quiet Hours’ near you: https://bit.ly/3by3zZX Tap to use the store locator function to see which Woolworths near you offers ‘Quiet Hour’: https://bit.ly/2w9q4CY

09.01.2022 Late last week in Ballarat the people supported from our group homes had their vaccinations in a quiet and relaxed area. There were six vaccinations completed every half hour, with everyone under fifty receiving the Pfizer vaccine and over fifties having the AstraZeneca vaccine and there were chocolates to put a smile on everyone’s face after they had their jab. It was all hands-on deck with many staff there to support and ensure the vaccinations went smoothly. ... A massive thank you to the Ballarat Health Services Disability Liaison Officer, Nikki Stiefel, for advocating for this session and to the amazing Ballarat Health Services nurses for the care they took in creating a relaxing and easy environment for our people supported. #MelbaSupport

09.01.2022 How was everyone’s long weekend?! Tabetha and Leighan from Rollings Close spent it enjoying the beautiful summer weather with a stroll along the beach followed by some afternoon tea #MelbaSupport

09.01.2022 This week Kate talks to Hannah, a Bairnsdale resident who during this pandemic has spent her time creating her very own in-house cafe; ‘The Rainbow Café’ You can read more about it on our website and see what else Hannah has been up to http://ow.ly/WkeQ50BQJNR !

09.01.2022 Liam ‘RockDude’ O’Brien from Moe South recently curated and performed his own music concert! Liam first picked up a guitar at age 3 and hasn’t put one down since. He is a gifted musician and can play any instrument he may come across but his heart lies with guitar and drums. All of his housemates loved his performance and were singing and dancing along to Liam’s musical talents. Right now he is already planning his next show! Encore

09.01.2022 She’s on the ball! This week we caught up with Christine from Ballarat to talk about her love for knitting, arts and crafts and netball. Read more here: http://ow.ly/CHO950CcZH5

07.01.2022 Ho ho ho! The Able Bakehouse has SOLD OUT of their Christmas hampers this year Thanks to everyone who ordered and we hope you enjoy your goodies Happy holidays! #MelbaSupport

06.01.2022 Interested in joining the new Melba Way Council? For details about the council, including its purpose and how to nominate, click here: https://www.melbasupport.com.au/melbawayproject

06.01.2022 Season's greetings from Melba's CEO, Hayley Dean. Wishing everyone a happy and safe festive season, and best wishes for 2021! #MelbaSupport #Christmas #Celebrations #HappyNewYear

05.01.2022 Phil and Jesse from Mashie Court took advantage of the beautiful weather we had recently with a trip to the Rosebud jetty. Phil with his Essendon beanie simply enjoyed his coke with a view, whilst Jesse made small talk with the passerby’s and basked in the sunshine. The day was too perfect not to share! #MelbaSupport

04.01.2022 What are some of the best disability-friendly apps out there? We asked 3 different people to write from their perspective; a support worker, a person who is supported and a community member. It’s an interesting read with such different angles! You can read it here: http://ow.ly/f50o50CHvWb

03.01.2022 Desma and Christine from Jetty Road have been keeping busy at home by creating their very own bird seed bell feeders It’ll definitely attract some lovely wildlife! Enjoy ladies

03.01.2022 Liam ‘Rockdude’ O’Brien is back sharing his passion for music in Moe South. His return performance had everyone singing, dancing and clapping. Liam has his sights set on performing for a larger crowd in his local community now that the restrictions have been lifted further. Rock on Liam!

02.01.2022 So why is Tuesday the best day of the week according to Holly, Tess, Fiona and Jacqui? Besides enjoying The Briars conservation park on the Mornington Peninsula as their meet-up spot, they also dabble in an array of creative activities- did somebody say book launch? Read more by following the link: http://ow.ly/pP9b50F4779 #MelbaSupport