Melbourne East Disability Advocacy - MEDA

12/06/2026

https://meda.org.au/donate-or-bequest/online-donation/

04/06/2026

There's still time to register for VALID 's 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference on the 22nd and 23rd of June!
https://events.humanitix.com/advocacy-in-action-conference-2026

Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on June 22nd & 23rd 2026 9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at Novotel Hotel Function Centre, ... Read more

04/06/2026

*NDIS information*

New information came out recently about when someone can ask for an early plan review.
A plan can only be reviewed early if:
• There is a big and ongoing change in what the person can do and the support they need, or
• There is a big and unexpected change in their living situation, study, work, or support from family or others

This information helps, but it is still not clear how the rules will work in real life, especially for people asking for changes to their housing support.
We do know that when the new law starts, the new rules will begin within 7 days. Any current review requests will be checked using these new rules.
The NDIS will also take up to 90 days (instead of 21 days) to decide if they will review a plan. This means people may have to wait longer.

Our advice:
If you are asking for an early plan review, you should clearly explain how your situation fits these rules. You should include this in your evidence and in the Change of Situation form.
Pay special attention to these questions:
• What has changed in your situation?
• Why do your current supports no longer meet your needs?
Use these answers to show clearly that the change is big, important, and ongoing, and how it affects you.

30/04/2026

Check out VALID 's new webinar series led by people with disability, with their first webinar running this Thursday May 7th from 12-1pm! Follow the link to find out more and register:

Join VALID Conversations, a webinar series led by people with disability exploring lived experience, leadership and real-world solutions.

29/04/2026

Registrations are currently open for VALID 's 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference on the 22nd and 23rd of June! Follow the link to find out more and register.

Registration is Now Open The 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference will be held on June 22nd & 23rd 2026 9.00 am to 4.30 pm each day at Novotel Hotel Function Centre, ... Read more

27/04/2026

This month, we are profiling some of our volunteer citizen advocate partnership stories! Follow the link to read Sharyn and Ali's story!

"It's an opportunity to step into someone else's shoes, to give parts of yourself to help others"

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/

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/

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...