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Need a helping hand with parenting?

We offer a range of FREE parenting programs to help families thrive Parent and family groups

Join us for Kindergarten Open Week!

Discover all 32 services between 18 - 22 May Full timetable here

Keen to learn and find employment?

Northern Futures at Meli can help you Explore our courses

Kindergartens

We know that the first years of a child’s life are an important time, which is why we're committed to high quality three and four-year-old kindergarten programs. With 32 kindergartens throughout Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and Colac, we’re one of the biggest and most experienced providers in the region.

Community Support Services

Everyone faces challenges and we’re here to lend compassionate help, and to take a preventative and early response approach, no matter how big or small the problem. Find out how we can help you across all stages of life.

Early Childhood (NDIS)

Lifelong support for our community begins in the early years – because at Meli we know that the first years of a child’s life are an important time. We provide family-focused services for children aged zero to eight years across the Barwon region, including the early childhood approach (NDIS).

Northern Futures Working Centre

Whether you’re looking for job‑seeking support, exploring career opportunities or interested in education and training, we’re here to help. Explore how Northern Futures can help you.,

Northern Futures at Meli

Meli is proud to be one of five Work and Learning Centres (WLCs) across Victoria.

In partnership with the Brotherhood of St. Laurence, we support jobseekers and people living in public housing to access meaningful employment, training and study pathways.

Our Work and Learning Centre offers free, personalised support for people looking to return to work, build new skills or explore further education. The program is designed to build confidence, strengthen independence and foster stronger connections within the community.

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Services in Wimmera South West

Meli offers a range of support and education services to people living in the Wimmera South West region of Victoria including Warrnambool and Horsham.

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Careers at Meli

With our culture at the heart of our organisation, Meli combines the strengths of BCYF and Bethany to make an even greater place to work. Find out about the incredible career opportunities across a range of roles at Meli.

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Poa Banyul Community Hub

Poa Banyul is a state-of-the-art facility managed by Meli offering a range of services including kindergarten, maternal and child health services, family support consulting rooms and full equipped versatile community spaces for hire.

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Candlelight Vigil honours lives lost to family violence

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April 23, 2026

Celebrating 10 years of The Geelong Project

Partners, schools and community leaders gathered on Wednesday evening to celebrate 10 years of The Geelong Project and its achievements in...
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Major care reform could change young lives

At just 20, Jesse Miller understands better than most what a safe and stable...
February 20, 2026

Welcome funding boost for Meli’s ASPIRE program

Young people across the Geelong and Colac regions will continue to have access to...

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