INVITATION Strategic Planning Day 30th July Menzies Support Services is working on a new strategic plan for 2023 to 2026. We want your feedback to help us build our plan for the future of services in our community. Clients, family and carers, and the broader community are invited to join us at our strategic planning […]
Leisa Dent
Strategic Planning: Have Your Say!
Calling clients, carers and the broader community: Join us in planning for the future of local services. Menzies Support Services is working on our strategic plan for 2023 to 2026 to help us meet the needs of our community. We invite you to participate in this important process and inform us of the services you […]
Nicole’s New Job
Supported at Work Nicole started her new job at Alexandra Foodworks, and caught up with Rupert who has worked there for many years. “I started my job at Foodworks in March. I always wanted to work there. I thought it would be good and I could help customers find things.”
Seniors Rights Victoria to visit Alexandra
A Seniors Rights information session and lunch will be held at the Alexandra RSL hall, 7th April. Seniors Rights Victoria education coordinator, Gary Ferguson will present the topic ‘Protecting your Rights’. The session aims to raise awareness about Elder abuse, prevent it from occurring and protect the rights of seniors. This is a Menzies Support […]
Job growth in community services provides opportunities for diverse skill-sets and lifestyles
The Health Care and Social Assistance industry, which includes aged care and disability services, is the largest employing and fastest growing industry in Australia, offering high job prospects with very strong future growth, according to the Department of Education, Skills and Employment (2021), 2020 Employment Projections. This growth is supported by the continued demand generated […]
Staff Vaccination Compliance
Jess, Disability Services Assistant, has received both doses of vaccine. Jess is pictured with a printout of her digital certificate. All active MSS staff, including disability support workers, aged care workers and administration staff, are compliant with the Victorian government Covid vaccination requirements for authorized workers. The majority of staff have received two doses of […]
40th Anniversary
2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the opening of Dame Pattie Menzies Centre Inc. Pictured: Dame Pattie Menzies; Kath Cooper, Shire President; and Senator Margaret Guilfoyle, Commonwealth Minister for Finance at the centre opening on 14th March, 1981. Below is an excerpt from the DPMC newsletter, 30th anniversary edition, 2011: In the mid seventies it […]
Virtual Social Support
Join the fun on The Social Channel! VIRTUAL SOCIAL SUPPORT AVAILABLE AT MENZIES SUPPORT SERVICES Update: We are continuing to provide some virtual activities along with in-person trips and get togethers. Please refer to your Social Support calendar or contact the office to enquire. ….. Join the fun on The Social Channel! HOW DOES IT […]
Virtual Group Activities
Disability SupportsPrograms of SupportThe Menzies ChannelCapacity Building SupportsFind a Plan ManagerFind a Support CoordinatorThe Dame Join the fun on The Menzies Channel! INTERACTIVE VIDEO ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE AT MENZIES SUPPORT SERVICES The Menzies Channel is back! TIMETABLE Get your timetable here: Timetable from 7th February 2022 The timetable is correct at the time of publishing. If […]
