Melbourne East Disability Advocacy - MEDA

24/04/2026

The NDIS are looking for participants to help test the new NDIS support needs assessment process. In this engagement, you will take part in a simulated support needs assessment.
The simulated support needs assessment is a structured conversation about a participant’s life and their support needs.
Taking part in the simulation will not impact your current NDIS plan.
Engagement activities will run from March 2026 to June 2026.
To learn more and express your interest visit, NDIS Engage:

Share your ideas, have your say and engage with NDIS consultations.

20/04/2026

This month, we are profiling some of our volunteer citizen advocate partnership stories! Meet Susan and Vickie, follow the link to read their full story!

"It's great to have someone to work through different life stages with - both challenges and celebrations"

https://meda.org.au/who-we-are/volunteer-citizen-advocacy-partnership-stories/

If you would like to know more about becoming a Volunteer Citizen Advocate, reach out: https://meda.org.au/contact-us/

12/04/2026

This month, we are profiling some of our volunteer citizen advocate partnership stories! First up, we have Aidan and Alan, follow the link to read their full story!

“Being Aidan’s Citizen Advocate gives me a terrific amount of self-satisfaction”

https://meda.org.au/who-we-are/volunteer-citizen-advocacy-partnership-stories/

If you would like to know more about becoming a Volunteer Citizen Advocate, reach out: https://meda.org.au/contact-us/

07/04/2026

Join us in celebrating 45 years of service this year! 45 years of standing alongside people with disabilities, protecting and promoting their rights.

03/04/2026

Follow the link below to download the Servo Saver app! It will help you find the cheapest fuel near you:

Find the cheapest fuel near you with Servo Saver. Compare live fuel prices across Victoria and save with the Service Victoria app.

01/04/2026

We are looking for Volunteer Citizen Advocates to join MEDA!

Can you:
Support a person with disability to have a voice?
Stand up for someone’s rights and choices?
Be present to support someone’s will and preference?
Take initiative, problem solve and work independently?
Be available 2 hours a fortnight with at least a 12 month commitment?

Think about becoming a Volunteer Citizen Advocate with Melbourne East Disability Advocacy

Contact us to learn more! https://meda.org.au/contact-us/

29/03/2026

Reinforce Self Advocacy are looking for people with intellectual disability to provide their insights into how to make supported accommodation better. Workshop participants will receive $150 gift card for their time! Contact Robyn if you are interested in participating or want to learn more.

26/03/2026

Our March newsletter is now live! Follow the link to see what we have been up to so far this year:

Dear MEDA Community,With 2026 now in full swing, there is a distinct sense of purpose and history in the air. This year marks a special milestone for us: 2026 is officially MEDA’s 45th year of serving the community. Since our humble beginnings in 1981 as Citizen Advocacy Inner East, MEDA has remai...

23/03/2026

https://events.humanitix.com/understanding-the-ndis-webinar-pathways-to-post-school-life?_gl=1%2A1n30wsb%2A_gcl_au%2AMTcyMjEwMzcyNi4xNzcwMTY5NzY1%2A_ga%2ANzU5MDA5NTc1LjE3NzAxNjk3NjY.%2A_ga_LHKW5FR9N6%2AczE3NzI2NzYwMzQkbzM2JGcxJHQxNzcyNjc3NzUzJGo2JGwwJGgw

Join us for an informative webinar on pathways to post school life

19/03/2026

Check out the great training programs for families organised by VALID!

The Families as Planning Partners course empowers families to work with the services and the NDIS to gain a good life for their family member - APPLY NOW!

16/03/2026

MEDA would like to thank Grill'd Camberwell for providing us with a $100 donation through the Grill'd Local Matters Program.

Thanks to the team at Grill'd Camberwell for your support of 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...