Onemda

25/08/2026

This week we celebrate the incredible speech pathologists who help people find their voice!

At Onemda, our Speech Pathology team works with participants to build communication confidence, develop new skills, and connect with their community.

Whether through 1:1 therapy or group programs, we're committed to helping every person communicate in the way that works best for them.

Communication is about so much more than words. It's about connection, independence, and being heard.

Interested in Speech Pathology support? Reach out to our Therapy team today!
📞 (03) 9842 1955 or visit our website.

A special thank you to our speech pathologists, you make a real difference!

20/08/2026

Our talented artist Jason just won the Barbara Donovan & Sarah Guilfoil Art Competition at VALID's Having a Say Conference!

His beautiful artwork "Safety Nest" beat out entries from across Australia. We're incredibly proud of you, Jason! 🎨

Read the full story:

Jason's winning artwork is called "Safety Nest," which showcased multiple meaning under this year's VALID competition theme.

14/08/2026

🏆 We’re excited to share that Embrace Café has won the Manningham Inclusive Community Award! 🏆

This award recognises the incredible impact of our partnership with Millward Calvary Aged Care and, most importantly, the achievements of our amazing participants.

Through Embrace Café, people with intellectual disability build hospitality skills, confidence, independence and meaningful community connections in a real-world setting. The café has become a place where friendships are formed, barriers are broken down, and everyone is valued for their unique contributions.

Huge congratulations to our participants, and thank you to our partners, staff, volunteers, families, and community members who make Embrace Café such a special place.

Together, we’re creating a more inclusive and connected community where everyone has the opportunity to belong. 💙

13/08/2026

🎨 Three artists. One national stage. Proud moments all round!

Three participants have become finalists in the 2026 Artful Art Prize!

Their beautiful artwork created at Doncaster Campus is now part of a national art competition run by Achieve Australia and Accessible Arts. Three different visions. Three different stories. All genuinely impressive.

These artists have really achieved something special, creating something real and put it out into the world!

Want to see their artwork?

Three pieces of artwork created at Doncaster Campus are now part of a national conversation

11/08/2026

We're creeping closer to the Manningham Council Community Awards night on 13 August, and we're so pumped to be named as a finalist of the Inclusive Community Award thanks to our Embrace Cafe initiative alongside our great partners in Calvary Health Care.

Embrace Cafe runs within Calvary Millward Aged Care each week, connecting participants with residents and combining a sense of community with valuable work skills and experience.

More via Calvary here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/news-and-events/news/embrace-cafe-manningham-community-awards

The very best of luck to all involved as we eagerly wait for tomorrow night's wonderful event!

Onemda's Embrace Café, delivered in partnership with Calvary Millward Aged Care, has been named one of three finalists in the Inclusive Community Award at the 2026 Manningham Community Awards.

04/08/2026

Maria and Zac noticed something: participants at our Doncaster East campus loved Friday swimming, but the program couldn't run every week because there weren't enough qualified lifeguards.

So the two did something about it.

Both completed lifeguard training, with a full two-day course with tough practical assessments to get the qualifications needed.

Now? Friday swimming happens. Every. Single. Week.

https://onemda.com.au/index.php/2026/07/22/maria-and-zacs-lifeguard-training-makes-friday-swimming-happen/

Participants who were missing out can now participate consistently. The barrier that was limiting access has been removed. Not through a big budget decision, but through two team members stepping up and investing in a solution!

29/07/2026

What a morning!

We were so proud to welcome families and support coordinators through our doors today for our NDIS Information Session. A space to ask questions, get clear on what the NDIS reforms mean, and feel a little more confident about what comes next.

Navigating change isn't always easy, and we never want our families and the people who support them to feel like they're doing it alone. Events like this are one of the ways we make sure that doesn't happen.

We've got plenty more in store throughout the year to keep you informed, connected, and empowered. Stay tuned!

22/07/2026

Fantastic to catch up with everyone who calls the Ajani Hub home, looking to continue the great work surrounding our community connection.

Between parties, we are able to maintain relationships and lean on each other's strengths in business. Always great catching up with Ajani Neighbourhood House, Bulleen Templestowe Cricket Club, Manningham Council, and Bulleen Tennis Club.

Wow, what a fantastic occasion! 🎉

Last week the Ted Ajani Reserve organisations came together for our first collaborative meeting. Led by we explored how we can better support one another and work together to ensure the Manningham community has the resources it needs to thrive.

A huge thank you to Bulleen Tennis Club for hosting, and to Bulleen Football Club, Bulleen Tennis Club, Manningham City Council, and Onemda for joining the conversation. We look forward to building strong partnerships and creating even greater opportunities for our local community.

17/07/2026

🎉 We're thrilled to be finalists!

We've been named one of just three finalists in the 2026 Manningham Council Community Awards for the Manningham Inclusive Community Award!

Our nomination recognises the incredible success of Embrace Café, delivered in partnership with Calvary Millward Aged Care / Calvary Health Care, where participants build confidence, develop hospitality skills and create meaningful friendships with residents and the local community.

A huge congratulations to everyone who has helped make Embrace Café such a special place. Read more about the nomination here: https://onemda.com.au/index.php/2026/07/16/onemda-named-finalist-in-manningham-inclusive-community-award/

16/07/2026

Imagination came to life through storytelling, creativity and a little bit of shadow magic!

Participants at Westmeadows recently put their creative skills to work by creating their own shadow puppets and bringing stories to life in a fun, engaging activity.

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Sometimes the best projects are the ones that come together with whatever you can find at the time!