Plus: The team announces their latest National Disability Research Partnership funding
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July 2025
Message from CEO
Dear participants, families and carers,
Earlier in the month, we held our annual Staff Conference at the Glenroy Community Centre. With the theme Bold, Energised and Inspired, the day was an opportunity for all our staff to come together, connect, learn, and be inspired. We were fortunate to hear from several passionate and motivating speakers who shared fresh perspectives on creating service excellence through innovation and uniqueness, sparking ideas and reaffirming the exciting progress we’re making together to make a tangible difference to the work we do.
We’re pleased to welcome our new Chief Operations Officer, Gabby Browne, who has already begun connecting meaningfully with participants, families, and staff across our campuses. Gabby brings extensive experience in the disability and social welfare sectors, along with a strong focus on service improvement and collaborative leadership. Her early engagement reflects a deep commitment to delivering positive outcomes for the people we support.
Finally, the Senior Leadership Team came together recently to review our annual Operations Plan and set key priorities for the coming year. This plan, directly aligned with Onemda’s Strategic Plan, outlines the core activities that will help us continue driving our mission forward. This work is a critical component in setting up key focus activities for all of our support teams responsible for delivering the customer experience.
Please enjoy our participants' stories.
Kind regards,
Simon Lewis
Onemda CEO
The latest from our participants
The Basin takes two on Big Freeze
Staff and participants from The Basin campus turned up the chill and the cheer for the second annual Big Freeze event.
Sensory Space to Breathe, Regulate & Recharge
Our Westmeadows campus continues to evolve, driven by one clear focus: creating environments that reflect the needs and aspirations of our participants.
Little Food Market Does Wonders
When one of our cooking groups participated in a recent excursion to The Little Food Market at the historic Royal Exhibition Building, they discovered a lot more than just delicious treats!
National Disability Research Partnerships announce funding success for Onemda
We’re excited to announce that Onemda is part of a newly funded national disability research project led by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), focused on improving mealtime experiences for people living with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia).
Other Information
Term 3 Taste Tester Programs to Begin
Term 3 is here, and we're excited to be welcoming students from our local school partners to participate in Onemda’s Taste Tester programs! These short-term programs offer students a chance to experience life at Onemda, explore our campuses, connect with staff and peers, and get a feel for the types of programs and supports we offer as part of their transition journey. We look forward to supporting each student as they take this important step toward adulthood.
Important NDIS Plan Reminders - Action Required
Ensure Sufficient Plan Funding
To avoid any disruption to Onemda services, plan nominees and support coordinators must ensure there are adequate funds available in the participant’s NDIS plan, as outlined in the latest signed agreement.
If the plan is managed by a Plan Manager, please confirm with the plan manager that sufficient funds remain for the duration of the plan and notify Onemda at contracts@onemda.com.au.
Based on current attendace Onemda’s most recent fortnightly invoice can be used to calculate the total required funding for the remainder of the plan.
Register Onemda as MyProvider on PACE for New Plans
When a participant receives a new NDIS plan, please call the NDIA on 1800 800 110 and request to register Onemda MyProvider.
This ensures a current and active plan is in place, allowing services to continue smoothly.
Please use the following details when registering:
- Legal Name: The Onemda Association Inc.
- ABN: 76 721 607 868
- NDIS Registration No: 4050003190
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:
Melbourne University Mental Health Research
Researcher Stefanie Dimov at the University of Melbourne is currently undertaking a research study using photos to help work out what changes are needed to help young people with disability leave high school and improve their mental health.
Participants will be reimbursed for their time. More information via the button below.
Important Dates
Friday 26 September: All Campuses CLOSED
Tuesday 04 November: All Campuses CLOSED
