Destination Accessible

04/11/2026

✨ Work catch-up done right at Pholklore Ocean Grove! ✨

The food was absolutely amazing, the atmosphere
was warm and welcoming, and the good vibes were flowing. But what stood out most was the thoughtful design of the space.

It’s refreshing to visit a venue where accessibility and inclusion aren’t an afterthought, they’re built into the experience. From the layout to the overall design, there’s a clear commitment to creating a space where everyone can feel welcome, comfortable, and connected.

Great food brings people together, but truly inclusive spaces ensure everyone can be part of the conversation. 👏

If you're looking for delicious food, a beautiful atmosphere, and a venue that genuinely values accessibility and inclusivity, Pholklore Ocean Grove is well worth a visit.

Pholklore

01/11/2026

What an incredible day celebrating the official opening of Sanctuary Lake Accommodation and Wellness Centre.

We were honoured to welcome Christine Couzens MP, who officially opened the centre, and grateful for the support of Alison Marchant - Member for Bellarine, our friends, partners and community members who joined us to mark this important milestone.

A special thank you to Corrina Eccles for welcoming us through a traditional Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony. Set amongst our beautiful waterways and old eucalypts, Corrina's generous sharing of culture helped bless and acknowledge this space as a place of health, wellbeing, connection and community.

We're also grateful to our friends across the Bellarine, including Bellarine Community Health and Feed Me Bellarine, and the many organisations and individuals who share our vision of inclusion and belonging.

Thank you to Lauren Marshall of LJM Photography for beautifully capturing the spirit and celebration of the day.

Sanctuary Lake is more than supported accommodation. The Wellness Centre has been created as a place where people can connect, learn, create, improve wellbeing and build meaningful community connections.

It was a celebration of what's possible when people come together with a shared vision of inclusion, belonging and wellbeing.

Together, we're building a community where everyone has the opportunity to live, connect and flourish.

31/10/2026

Christine Couzens MP

30/10/2026

Building safer, more responsive disability services starts with understanding the person behind the support needs.

Our COO, Melonie Sheehan, recently joined fellow sector leaders at NDIS Nexus Geelong to discuss the challenges and responsibilities of leading quality, sustainable disability support organisations.

With extensive experience in the domestic and family violence (DFV) sector, Melonie brings an important perspective to the conversation about the intersection of disability, violence and trauma.

People with disability can experience abuse that goes unrecognised, particularly when they rely on others for care, communication or daily support. The impacts of trauma can also influence how a person communicates, builds trust and engages with support.

Trauma-informed practice must be embedded in disability support, not treated as an optional extra.

This means recognising potential signs of abuse, listening without judgement, creating safe environments, equipping our workforce to respond appropriately and ensuring safeguarding is central to everything we do.

At Destination Accessible, we believe every person deserves to feel safe, respected and empowered in their home, relationships and community.

Because quality disability support is about more than meeting needs. It is about protecting rights, recognising individual experiences and creating the conditions for people to live with dignity, choice and safety.

Nexus42 ShiftCare

29/10/2026

✨ New fits, new confidence!

A shopping trip turned into a little fashion moment! 🛍️

Choosing an outfit, trying something new and feeling great in what you wear are all part of building confidence, independence and self-expression.

We love seeing our participants make their own choices, celebrate their individuality and enjoy the moments that make them feel good. 💜

27/10/2026

Leading the conversation on the future of the NDIS sector.

We’re proud to share that our Chief Operating Officer, Melonie Sheehan, will be joining a panel of industry leaders at NDIS Nexus Geelong, exploring the challenges and opportunities facing NDIS providers today.

As the sector continues to evolve, delivering quality participant outcomes while navigating workforce challenges, operational demands and financial sustainability has never been more important.

Melonie will join fellow panellists:

👉 Chernor Jalloh (CJ), Director, Jay’s Support Services
👉 Mathew Cagney, CEO, ShiftCare
👉 Katrina Bruce, Founder, KB Community Care

Together, they’ll share practical insights, experiences and perspectives on what it takes to build and sustain organisations that put participants at the centre of everything they do.

At Destination Accessible, we know that strong leadership, sustainable services and quality participant outcomes must go hand in hand.

We’re looking forward to contributing to this important conversation and connecting with others who are equally committed to shaping a stronger, more sustainable NDIS sector.

The NDIS sector is being asked to deliver better participant outcomes within an operating environment that is becoming more complex by the year.

At NDIS Nexus Geelong, NDIS leaders will sit down for an honest discussion about what it takes to build, lead and sustain an NDIS organisation today. Joining them is Mathew Cagney, CEO of ShiftCare. He brings a view across the sector that almost no provider gets to see, drawn from 7,500 provider businesses.

Joining the panel:
👉 Chernor Jalloh (CJ), Director, Jay’s Support Services
👉 Mathew Cagney, CEO, ShiftCare
👉 Melonie Sheehan, Chief Operating Officer, Destination Accessible
👉 Katrina Bruce, Founder, KB Community Care

Together, they will explore the decisions NDIS leaders are navigating across participant outcomes, workforce, operations, growth and commercial sustainability.

This is not a discussion about the sector in theory. It is a candid conversation between people working through its realities every day.

If you are an NDIS executive or senior leader, we would love to welcome you to the room.

Book now:
https://hubs.ly/Q04CpJFz0

📅 Thursday, 29 October 2026
🕤 9:30 am to 2:00 pm
📍 Novotel Geelong

26/10/2026

♻️ Shopping with purpose

A trip to the shops can be so much more than finding something new.

Our Destination Accessible team recently supported one of our participants to visit Savers Geelong, exploring affordable shopping options while building confidence, making choices, enjoying a day out in the community and learning about giving pre-loved items a second life.

Why not donate today. Savers supports Diabetes Victoria through revenue which helps to fund diabetes research, camps for kids living with type 1, diabetes education and support programs.

For us, it’s about the little things that build bigger skills.

Because everyday experiences can create meaningful opportunities to learn, connect and grow. 💚

25/10/2026

Today we acknowledge World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day and the diverse experiences of people living with these conditions.

At the heart of the NDIS is the belief that every person should have the opportunity to pursue their goals, build independence, engage in their community and live the life they choose.

By listening to lived experience, improving accessibility and removing barriers to participation, we can create more inclusive communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. 🫂

21/10/2026

💚💜 Building safer, stronger communities on the Bellarine.

As a member of the Bellarine Wellbeing Connect Network, we’re proud to support the Connected Communities, Safer Homes 3223 Project and the important work happening across Portarlington, Indented Head and St Leonards.

Its' everyones responsibility to prevent and respond to family violence. Understanding our community’s experiences, awareness and needs is an important step towards creating meaningful change.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share it with your networks. Every voice counts, and together we can help make our communities safer for everyone. 💜

Survey to be completed online https://redcap.link/9gmy96pg or pick up a paper copy from Portarlington Neighbourhood House or St Leonards Scoops newsagency.

19/10/2026

🌿 Exploring our community

Recently, one of our participants enjoyed a walk through the beautiful Geelong Botanic Gardens, taking in the gardens, enjoying the outdoors and connecting with the community around them.

We believe access to community spaces is an important part of living a full and connected life. It’s about creating opportunities to get out, explore, build confidence and enjoy the things that matter to you.

Because community connection isn't just about being somewhere.... It's about feeling part of it. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑