News & Events

July 17, 2025

Meli voices featured in Parity magazine

Meli’s leadership and frontline expertise have taken centre stage with the launch of the...
July 4, 2025

Meli thanks inaugural CEO for championing community

Meli celebrated and thanked its inaugural CEO Grant Boyd as he moves into retirement...
July 1, 2025

Refugee Week event celebrates courage and culture

Refugee communities and their remarkable contributions were honoured in June at a special event...
June 19, 2025

Jesse’s journey: How one foster carer became ‘mum’ and changed his life

Foster care is a life-changing journey for children in need of safe, stable and...
June 19, 2025

“If Not You, Then Who?”: Gemma’s Inspiring Foster Care Journey

Geelong local Gemma didn’t take the decision to become a foster carer lightly. At...
June 11, 2025

Laying the foundations: Northern Futures graduates ready for construction careers

A small group of students has taken a big step towards careers in the...
Three jpeople wearing pink clothing show off their face painting
May 23, 2025

Community Connections on display at Poa Banyul

The Poa Banyul Community Hub and Poa Banyul Kindergarten hosted a successful Open Day...
May 15, 2025

Geelong turns purple for Candlelight Vigil

On Wednesday 7 May, Victoria turned purple in a moving visual tribute as part...
Photo shows Meli CEO Grant Boyd, guest speaker Jelena Dokic and The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre CEO Kerriann Campbell-Jones standing in front a large screen at the Geelong Candlelight Vigil Forum.
May 8, 2025

Candlelight Vigil honours victims of family violence 

More than 200 people gathered in solemn unity at the Geelong Candlelight Vigil Forum...
Robyn Hales, who has been appointed as the new Meli CEO, wearing a green jacket and standing in front of a pale yellow wall.
May 6, 2025

Meli appoints Robyn Hayles as new CEO

Meli is pleased to announce the appointment of Robyn Hayles as its new Chief...
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