Articles

Disabled People are Not the Enemy

Disabled people are not the enemy. They are not living high on the public purse. They are not the reason public debate has become so ugly. They are not the...

Supported employment - 7 years in

Supported employment has been part of Meliora for around seven years. In this piece, David Ryan reflects on what he has seen along the way, why fair wages matter, and...

Why Unfunded Lives exists

Unfunded Lives began because people kept turning up in front of Meliora with nowhere else to go. In this piece, David Ryan shares how the program grew from informal local...

Meet Kya Knights: the new head chef bringing he...

From handmade bread on her grandmother’s farm to fine dining kitchens in regional Victoria, Kya Knights has built a food career shaped by curiosity, care and a real love of...

How Meliora helps you navigate the NDIS

Navigating the NDIS can feel overwhelming, especially when your plan doesn’t match real life. Meliora helps people across Queensland understand their NDIS plans, choose the right supports, and make funding...

Unfunded Lives - life-saving support when the s...

Unfunded Lives - Life-saving support when the system shuts you out If you have ever looked around your street and wondered how someone so clearly unwell is not on the...