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Seniors Rights Victoria to visit Alexandra

30 March 2022

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. […]

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Job growth in community services provides opportunities for diverse skill-sets and lifestyles

07 February 2022

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 […]

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Staff Vaccination Compliance

04 November 2021

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 […]

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40th Anniversary

20 October 2021

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: […]

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Virtual Social Support

23 April 2020

Join the fun on The Social Channel! 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. HOW DOES IT WORK? Virtual activities are delivered using the Zoom video conferencing app. Participants […]

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Virtual Group Activities

14 April 2020

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 you would like to check session details, learn more about […]

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Cowboy Up for MSS

04 February 2019

Fundraising success at Alexandra Pro Rodeo Ritchie Timms took on a challenge to ride a steer at the Alexandra Pro Rodeo, to raise funds for our food van plans.What began as a bit of fun with a target of $1000, quickly ballooned with donations flowing in from far and wide […]

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Welcome!

25 August 2017

Menzies Support Services: Your Life, Your Choice Welcome to our new website. Here you’ll find information about our services, including NDIS Core and Capacity-building supports. Do you need help navigating the NDIS? We are happy to help, simply contact us for an appointment.

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The Dame launch 2024

June 10, 2024 | 0 Comments

  (unmute the video to listen) The Dame is a community-integrated and connected pop-up retail store located at 88A Grant Street Alexandra, and operated by Menzies Support Services. Early in 2024, Menzies partnered with Foundation Murrindindi to bolster the delivery of responsive and effective support programs in our community, and The Dame was born. Through […]

The Dame is coming!

April 16, 2024 | 0 Comments

Menzies Support Services is super excited to announce a new initiative “The Dame” The Dame is a community-integrated and connected pop-up vintage, retro, new and recycled boutique clothing store stocking children’s teen, adult and everything in between clothing items, bespoke upcycled, recycled and new homewares and gifts. This program, operated by Menzies, will support NDIS, […]

Community Support Workers

February 29, 2024 | 0 Comments

(qualified) Do you have a Certificate III in Individual Support or higher qualification? Service areas: Alexandra, Eildon, Buxton, Marysville, Yarck, Kinglake, Toolangi Applications invited for casual positions. We are building our team of support workers to provide personal support to people in their homes and the community. Work around your existing job. Short afternoon/evening shifts also […]

Ageism Awareness Day 2022

October 4, 2022 | 0 Comments

To mark Ageism Awareness Day (October 7, 2022), OPAN is hosting an online conversation with members of our National Older Persons Reference Group. The event will involve discussion of the experiences of older people , and how ageism impacts their lives. Webinar details: Friday, October 7, 2022, 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm AEDT Register at: […]

Hello Spring!

September 1, 2022 | 0 Comments

The garden is blooming at The Mount! The path is lined with yellow blooms, and Ian says the Irises are budding. The garden has been buzzing with activity in preparation for Spring. The bulbs are blooming, including irises and jonquils. The worm farm has been prepped, seedlings are planted and coming along well, and the […]

Carer information sessions in Murrindindi

August 24, 2022 | 0 Comments

Alexandra, Yea and Kinglake Library is to host FamilyCare Carer Support team leader Jason Watts who will discuss how Carers can get support through the Carer Gateway. The session is for the general public but current carers or services providers will get the most out of it. The aim is to bring awareness of the […]

Award changes improve conditions for community workers

August 10, 2022 | 0 Comments

Menzies Support Services employs disability support workers, and home and community based aged care workers, to provide a variety of services to people living in the Murrindindi and Mansfield areas. Recent changes to the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS Award) acknowledge the importance of the services support workers provide in […]

Our programs and events are held on the lands of the Taungurung people and we wish to acknowledge them as Traditional Owners. We would also like to pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging and Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

We acknowledge that we are on Taungurung Country. We hereby express our respect for the Taungurung people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are based. We pay our respects to their leaders and Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold forever the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of all Taungurung people. We express our gratitude for the sharing of this land.

Menzies Support Services is committed to safe and inclusive places, policies and services for people of LGBTIQ communities.

Menzies Support Services is committed to safe and inclusive places, policies and services for people of LGBTIQA+ communities.

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