Melbourne East Disability Advocacy - MEDA

Melbourne East Disability Advocacy - MEDA Melbourne East Disability Advocacy provides advocacy, information and support to people with a disab

Melbourne East Disability Advocacy provides advocacy, information and support to people with a disability in the local community. Advocacy assists and empowers people with an intellectual disability to have control over decision making and prevent discrimination and social exclusion. Disability Advocacy ensures the human and legal rights of people with disabilities are promoted and protected so th

at people with disabilities can fully participate in the community. An advocate in the disability sector works to ensure the rights of people with disabilities are upheld and supports people with disabilities to make decisions affecting their lives. MEDA provides individual and volunteer Citizen Advocates for adults with a disability.

06/08/2026

*NDIS update*

Cyber criminals have used myGov to gain access to some NDIS accounts through phishing activity and by persuading people to voluntarily provide login details.

How to keep yourself safe:

✅ Check your NDIS account regularly.

✅ Check your bank account for anything unusual.

✅ Do not click on links in unexpected texts or emails.

✅ Do not give anyone your password or security code.

✅ Change your passwords regularly.

✅ Use extra security on your accounts if you can.

If you think you have been scammed, call the Scams and Identity Theft Helpdesk:

Phone: 1800 941 126

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm (AEST)

They can help if:

You clicked on a suspicious link.

You gave someone your myGov details.

You think someone has stolen your identity.

You visited a fake myGov or Services Australia website.

Report a scam

If you receive a scam pretending to be Services Australia, Centrelink, Medicare, Child Support, or myGov:

Take a screenshot.

Email it to [email protected].

Give feedback or make a complaint

Services Australia Feedback and Complaints Line

Phone: 1800 132 468

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm

Options:

Press 1 for Centrelink

Press 2 for Child Support

Press 3 for Medicare

Report suspected fraud

If you think someone is cheating Centrelink, Medicare, or Child Support:

Phone: 131 524

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm (AEST)

Remember: The NDIS, myGov and Services Australia will never ask you to send your password or security code by text message. If you are unsure, stop and ask for help.

04/08/2026

Help shape inclusive physical activity!
Join the Connect to Move project and co-design a physical activity navigator program for adults with intellectual disability. Follow the link to find our more and register your interest:

Prof Leanne Hassett (USyd lead), Prof Nora Shields (LTU lead), Ms Jenni Cole (World ParaVolley), Dr Phil Hamdorf (ASAPD), Prof Benjamin Smith (USyd), A/Prof Gillian Nisbet (USyd), Dr Katherine Lawler (LTU), Prof Catherine Sherrington (USyd), Dr Che Fornusek (USyd), Prof Jennifer Smith-Merry (USyd),....

17/07/2026

Murnong First Peoples Gathering Place welcomes mob, allies and accomplices to sleepout in the Wominjeka Garden in Glen Iris on Friday 31 July. Join Uncle Glenn at Murnong’s annual sleepout to Keep the Fires Burning, sharing stories and building connections, as well as raising funds to implement programs for their community. Share the fire, yarn, and hopefully catch a little sleep as well!
People unable to stay overnight can support Murnong by sponsoring Uncle Glenn’s sleepout.

Murnong welcomes mob, allies and accomplices to sleepout in our Wominjeka Garden. This event is about sharing stories as well as raising funds for our programs.

As MEDA marks NAIDOC Week 5th - 12th July, we take time to recognise and celebrate the history, culture, and achievement...
12/07/2026

As MEDA marks NAIDOC Week 5th - 12th July, we take time to recognise and celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and to reflect on the role each of us plays in advancing reconciliation.
The theme for 2026 is "50 Years of Deadly." This milestone year marks five decades of the NAIDOC movement, honoring the Elders, organizers, artists, and communities who have championed First Nations culture and advocacy.
For us here in Victoria and for MEDA, this is also a moment to slow down and listen, to the strength, leadership and resilience of First Nations communities, and to consider how we can show up in a more thoughtful, respectful, and consistent way in our work and relationships.
We are committed to turning this reflection into action, whether that’s through learning, engagement, or creating more culturally safe spaces across the organisation. I hope you will join us in celebrating NAIDOC week.

Thank you to everyone who supported MEDA's End of Financial Year Appeal and helped us celebrate 45 years of promoting an...
11/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported MEDA's End of Financial Year Appeal and helped us celebrate 45 years of promoting and protecting the rights of people with intellectual disability.
Together, we raised an amazing $4,205. Your generosity helps ensure we can continue standing alongside people with disability, providing advocacy, and creating positive change in our community.
Thank you for celebrating this milestone with us and for investing in the future of MEDA.
If you didn't get the chance to donate during our EOFY Appeal, it's not too late. Donations can be made at any time, and every contribution helps us continue promoting and protecting the rights of people with intellectual disability. Thank you for your ongoing support.
https://meda.org.au/donate-or-bequest/online-donation/

It’s your last chance to make a meaningful end-of-financial-year donation to MEDA. Help us continue to advocate alongsid...
30/06/2026

It’s your last chance to make a meaningful end-of-financial-year donation to MEDA. Help us continue to advocate alongside people with intellectual disability by giving $45 in celebration of 45 years of service to the Melbourne East community. Every contribution counts, and your donation is tax deductible.
https://meda.org.au/donate-or-bequest/online-donation/

There's still time to make a tax deductible, end of financial year donation to MEDA. Follow the link to donate $45 to ce...
21/06/2026

There's still time to make a tax deductible, end of financial year donation to MEDA. Follow the link to donate $45 to celebrate 45 years of service to assist us in continuing our work in advocating alongside people with intellectual disability. Every donation counts!
https://meda.org.au/donate-or-bequest/online-donation/

The NDIS is seeking participants to take part in paid testing activities that will help shape new planning processes aim...
21/06/2026

The NDIS is seeking participants to take part in paid testing activities that will help shape new planning processes aimed at creating a fairer and more consistent planning experience for everyone. Follow the link to find out more and register your interest.

For NDIS participants who want to help test the new way of planning. Open until 31 December 2026.

Address

Whitehorse Community Resource Centre, Level 1, 79 Mahoney's Road
Forest Hill, VIC
3131

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61398777990

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