Plus: PACE information, Family and Carers Survey and more
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September 2025
Message from CEO
Dear participants, families and carers,
Strengthening Services at Onemda
At Onemda, our mission is to enrich the lives of people with disability by providing leading-edge tailored learning, therapy, and connection through a diverse range of centre-based and community programs, developmental opportunities, and therapeutic supports - all delivered with active support and a strong focus on the individual.
We are delighted to share that Gabriella Browne has recently joined Onemda as our new Chief Operating Officer. Under Gabriella’s leadership, we are designing a new integrated services model that will take Onemda’s support to the next level. This model is being developed in close consultation with participants and families to ensure it truly reflects their needs, aspirations, and feedback. Once launched in the New Year, it will enable even stronger outcomes and a more connected experience for all.
Alongside this, we continue to invest in our dedicated teams across our campuses. Through ongoing training and by embedding the latest research and innovation learnings, we are equipping our staff with best-practice knowledge and skills. This ensures we can deliver the highest quality support to our community today and into the future.
Together, these initiatives reflect our commitment to growth, innovation, and most importantly to each individual and family who make up the heart of Onemda.
You may have received our annual survey for participants, families, and carers. A big thank you to those who have already completed it. If you haven’t yet, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve. Here is the link to complete the survey
We hope you enjoy exploring the exciting happenings across our campuses and reading the uplifting stories from our participants.
As always, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Kind regards,
Simon Lewis
Onemda CEO
The latest from our participants
🚔 Connecting with the Community
Onemda recently had a very special visit from some of our community’s everyday heroes: members of Victoria Police.
Become an Onemda Member
Show your support for Onemda by becoming a member! For just $5 per year, you’ll not only back our vision and purpose but also gain voting rights at our Annual General Meeting and receive invitations to special events.
Becoming a member is a simple way to stay connected and make a difference.
Maintenance group kicking goals
Talk about a hobby club that participants love being a part of! Learning more about the "Maintenance Group" just makes us want to know more about how to join, what a crew!
Other Information
Important NDIS Plan Reminders - Action Required
Help Your Funding Continue to Run Smoothly
We’re encouraging all plan nominees to register Onemda as the My Provider on PACE. It only takes a quick 5-minute call to the NDIS, but it makes a big difference in how smoothly we can support you.
Why It Matters
- We can see plan dates in advance, helping us plan ahead with you.
- Service agreements can be sent out faster and with less back-and-forth.
- It helps prevent time delays with information efficiencies.
Only the plan nominee can make this update (not a support coordinator or plan manager). Simply call the NDIA on 1800 800 110 and provide the following details:
- Legal Name: The Onemda Association Inc
- ABN: 76 721 607 868
- NDIS Registration No: 4050003190
Doing so really helps us deliver a smoother experience for participants and families.
We thank you for your continued support.
As a Friendly Reminder: All Billing Queries and Correspondence now has an updated e-mail address. Please send all Invoice and Billing queries and correspondence to:
We'd Love to Hear From You
At Onemda, we’re committed to providing the very best programs, services, and support for our participants, and it's your feedback that helps shape and achieve it.
We ask if you could please complete our recent Participant, Family and Carers survey - together with the participant you support or with their needs in mind, so their voice is truly represented. The survey is completely anonymous and takes around 10 minutes.
We’d love to hear about your experiences with Onemda this year. What’s working well? Where can we improve? Your insights guide our priorities and help us plan for 2026!
Melbourne Fringe Festival
The Melbourne Fringe Festival is back from 30 September - 19 October, and this year it’s shining a spotlight on accessibility and inclusion.
From low sensory and relaxed performances to Auslan-interpreted, captioned, and tactile tours, the festival has created spaces and sessions to make sure everyone can enjoy the celebration. The Festival Hub at Trades Hall (Carlton) will also feature a dedicated quiet space, open nightly for those who need a calm break.
Explore the program and filter events by your accessibility needs via the button below.
Anyone for Tennis? Tennis Australia All-Abilities Week
From 20–26 October, Tennis Australia will celebrate its first All Abilities Week, shining a light on inclusive opportunities in tennis. Local clubs across the eastern and northern suburbs will host events for players of all abilities, including wheelchair, blind and low vision, intellectual disability and autism, deaf and hard of hearing, and para-standing tennis.
If you’d like to learn more or get involved, complete the Expression of Interest form below.
Important Dates
Friday 26 September: All Campuses CLOSED
Tuesday 04 November: All Campuses CLOSED
