Melbourne East Disability Advocacy - MEDA

10/12/2025

We enjoyed a lovely lunch this week with our Consumer Advisory Group members to celebrate their contribution to MEDA this year! Their insights, opinions and contributions as people with lived experience of disability are invaluable to the work we do at MEDA. Thank you so much for your time and input this year!

04/12/2025

📣Public Consultation Now Open

The Department of Disability, Health and Ageing has announced a public consultation process for the new Individual Disability Advocacy Program.

The consultation period runs from November 17, 2025, to January 16, 2026.

DANA is in the process of reading the material and considering our approach and will keep our members informed.

Learn more and have your say:

The site lists consultations that are run by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. On this site you can find, share or take part in consultations.

03/12/2025

This Christmas, choose a gift that truly makes an impact.

By purchasing a MEDA Gift Voucher, you’re helping us continue our mission in advocating for people with disability. Your support ensures that people with disability have someone by their side to stand up for their rights, navigate complex systems, and be heard when it matters most.

Whether buying for family, friends, colleagues, or anyone who values equality and inclusion, this gift creates meaningful change in our community.

Follow the link to purchase yours!

This Christmas, choose a gift that truly makes an impact. By purchasing a MEDA Gift Voucher, you’re helping us continue our mission in...

02/12/2025

✨ Upcoming Webinar Alert! ✨
Understanding the NDIS: What’s Changing and What It Means for You
The NDIA is hosting a couple of December webinars designed to help participants, families and carers stay informed about recent and upcoming NDIS changes.
👉 Don’t miss out, reserve your spot today via the link!

Join us for an informative webinar on Pathways to post school life. This is part of ‘Understanding the NDIS’ series of information sessions.

23/11/2025

We’re thrilled to share that our recent fundraising efforts were a huge success!

Thanks to our community's generosity:
✨ Our Online Auction offered 50 amazing items and raised $3,730
✨ Our Trivia Night brought in an additional $2,785

We are incredibly grateful for the support of everyone who bid, played, donated, and supported us. These funds directly strengthen our work in disability advocacy, helping us continue to protect and promote the rights of people with intellectual disability.

💙 Thank you for your support!

20/11/2025

There's still time to get down to Grill'd Camberwell before the end of this month and vote for us to be in for a chance at winning $300 to go towards our advocacy programs!

We’re excited to be one of the Local Matters groups at Grill'd Camberwell this November! 🍔 Drop by, grab a burger, and pop your token in our jar to help us win $300 for our advocacy work. Every vote counts!

09/11/2025

Last month, the MEDA community came together for our 40th Annual General Meeting. It was a great opportunity to reflect on the year, as well as to connect and celebrate on all we have achieved together.

We were delighted to recognise and honour several incredible members of our community whose dedication and spirit embody MEDA’s values:

Ali G – 10+ Years of Service Award
Will E – Life Member Award
Blake B – Above and Beyond Friend and Supporter Award
Libby H & Jodie C – Strong and Bold Citizen Advocacy Partnership Award
Pete Smith - Acknowledged and honoured for his role as MEDA's Patron for the past 15 years, now retiring

Congratulations to all our award recipients, and heartfelt thanks to every advocate, volunteer, and supporter who continues to make MEDA’s work possible.

08/11/2025

Only a few days left to bid on our online auction fundraiser! There are 50 items to bid on and every dollar raised goes towards supporting our work in disability advocacy. Great timing to get organised and buy some Christmas gifts for your family and friends!
https://airauctioneer.com/medas-2025-online-silent-auction/public

05/11/2025

We’re excited to be one of the Local Matters groups at Grill'd Camberwell this November! 🍔 Drop by, grab a burger, and pop your token in our jar to help us win $300 for our advocacy work. Every vote counts!

30/10/2025

Grab your tickets now to our 2025 Trivia Night! All funds raised go towards supporting our advocacy programs and projects. At Heatherdale Recreation and Bowls Club on Friday November 14th! There will trivia, auction items to bid on, prizes and a great night out! Bring your friends and family for your table!
Follow the link to secure your tickets:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1491476

23/10/2025

Check out our 2025 Online Silent Auction which is now live!!
So many great items to bid on, with every dollar raised going towards our work in disability advocacy.
Follow the link to place your bids now!
https://airauctioneer.com/medas-2025-online-silent-auction/public