Melbourne East Disability Advocacy - MEDA

22/12/2025

Our December 2025 newsletter is now live! Check out what we have been up to in the last few months of this year. Thank you to our MEDA community for an amazing year. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

Dear MEDA Community, As we approach the end of the year, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has contributed to MEDA's success in 2025. In October, we held our Annual General Meeting (AGM). I am pleased to announce the re-election of our existing Committee of Management, wi...

18/12/2025

We had a successful fundraising day doing a Bunnings BBQ in Nunawading a couple of weeks ago, raising over $2400! Thanks to our volunteers on the day Mary, Peter, Bron, Honi, Clayton, Mel, Peter, Giulia, Jan, Akanksha, David and Debbie! And special thanks to support from Blake, Alison and Mary from Nunawading Bunnings!

16/12/2025

If you are thinking of giving a gift with meaning, consider purchasing one of MEDA's gift vouchers this Christmas.
Follow the link below to choose your gift voucher in support of MEDA.
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1510349?

16/12/2025

MEDA sends our deepest condolences to the victims, their families, and the Bondi community. Our thoughts are with all those affected during this difficult time.

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.