McCallum

02/11/2026

MELBOURNE CUP HOLIDAY CLOSURE.

Please note that McCallum will be closed on Tuesday, 3 November for the Melbourne Cup public holiday, including our administration offices and Container Deposit Scheme services.

We will reopen and resume normal business hours from 9.00am on Wednesday, 4 November.

Scheduled 1:1 Supports and Home & Living Services will continue as normal.

28/10/2026

🎄🍽️ Celebrate Christmas Day Together! 🍽️🎄

Christmas Day is all about connection, community and creating special memories. If you're looking for a welcoming way to celebrate, we'd love you to join us for a festive afternoon of food, friendship and fun.

Help prepare a delicious Christmas lunch, enjoy a shared meal and take part in Christmas activities while spending time with others in a supportive and inclusive environment. Whether you're making new connections or catching up with familiar faces, there's a seat at our table for you.

🎄 Celebrate Christmas Day with others
🍽️ Help prepare and enjoy a delicious Christmas lunch
🤝 Connect, share stories and make memories
🎅 Enjoy festive activities and Christmas cheer
✅ Support ratios of 1:3 or 1:4, with consideration for individual support needs
🎄Suitable for participants with NDIS Public Holiday funding available.

Spend Christmas Day together, enjoying good food, great company and the spirit of the season.

📞 Places are limited and bookings are essential. Call our Community Connections Team on 1800 316 714 to find out more today.

27/10/2026

💙 GOOD NEWS STORY - Supporting Mental Health Together.

One of the highlights of our AFL Grand Final celebrations was a Footy Pizza Day, where McCallum team members made a gold coin donation to support .

Today, we were pleased to welcome Alan Thorpe, Founder of I Walk for Men's Mental Health, and his partner Kelly to our Neerim Crescent Enterprises site.
Alan and Kelly enjoyed a tour of the facility, met some of our team members and learned more about the work we do across McCallum.

The visit also gave us the opportunity to present the funds raised through our Footy Pizza Day fundraiser.

This cause was chosen by our team because mental health is an issue that impacts so many people in our community. For people living with disability, mental health challenges and psychological distress are experienced at significantly higher rates, making awareness, support and open conversations more important than ever.

A big thank you to Alan and Kelly for visiting and sharing more about the important work of I Walk for Men's Mental Health and to everyone who contributed to this great cause.

22/10/2026

Thinking about a career change?

As the week comes to a close and the weekend begins, now might be the perfect time to consider what's next.

At McCallum, you're not just taking on a job. You're joining a values-driven, mission-aligned organisation that has been supporting people with disability for more than 70 years. As a registered NDIS provider, our commitment to quality support, inclusion and community connection has helped shape generations of positive outcomes.

Every role at McCallum contributes to something bigger. Whether you're supporting people to achieve their goals, build independence or strengthen community connections, your contribution can have a lasting impact on someone's life.

If you're looking for a career where your values align with your purpose and where you can be part of meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.

Take some time this weekend to explore the opportunities available and see where your next chapter could begin.

Visit mccallum.org.au/careers to find out more.

20/10/2026

GOOD NEWS STORY: Charles' Fitness Journey

At McCallum, great outcomes start with understanding what's important to each person.

Over the past few months, Charles has been working towards his goal of becoming more active, supported by our 1:1 Daily Living Supports team.

Through regular visits to a local gym, exercise has become part of Charles' weekly routine and something he genuinely looks forward to.

We love nothing more than seeing the confidence, commitment and enthusiasm that comes from pursuing a personal goal with the right support in place.

Every goal looks different. Whether it's improving health and wellbeing, building new skills, increasing independence or getting involved in the community, we're proud to work alongside people to achieve what's important to them.

McCallum offers:

✅ Community Access - 1:1 Support
✅ Day Programs
✅ NDIS Registered Services
✅ Quality, person-centred support

Get in touch to find out how McCallum can support you, or someone you care about, to achieve your goals.

18/10/2026

McCallum - Listening to Lived Experience, Shaping Better Services

At McCallum, we know that the people who use, support and deliver our services have valuable insights that help us grow and improve.

Last Friday, during Carers Week, we held the first meeting of our new Stakeholder Advisory Group, bringing together participants, family members, carers and McCallum team members from across the organisation.

With members attending both in person and virtually, the group represents every area of McCallum's business and provides an important forum for sharing ideas, experiences and feedback. By bringing lived experience to the table, we can better understand what matters most to the people we support and ensure those perspectives help guide our future planning and decision-making.

The Stakeholder Advisory Group is one of the many ways McCallum is strengthening its commitment to quality, inclusion and continuous improvement. Because the best services are shaped not only by expertise, but by listening to the voices of those who experience them every day.

Thank you to our inaugural members for their willingness to contribute, challenge and help shape the future of McCallum.

The photo shows some of our members gathered in the McCallum Board Room, but that's only part of the story, with additional Stakeholder Advisory Group members joining the conversation online.

15/10/2026

GOOD NEWS STORY! What a fantastic day out for Tanya!

With a huge smile from start to finish, Tanya enjoyed an unforgettable adventure at the Royal Melbourne Show alongside her support worker.

From meeting the animals in the nursery and enjoying the carnival atmosphere to taking home some exciting showbags, the day was filled with fun, laughter and great memories.

To make the experience even more special, Tanya caught the train to and from the event, adding an extra sense of independence and adventure to an already wonderful day.

Moments like these are what Community Access is all about - supporting people to explore their interests, connect with their community and enjoy meaningful experiences that bring joy.

If you, or someone you know is looking to expand your horizons, McCallum Community Access is currently open for intake.

As a registered NDIS provider, we deliver quality 1:1 support tailored to your goals, interests and aspirations.

Give us a call today on 1800 316 714 to learn more about our Community Access Programs.

14/10/2026

Thanks Juliana Addison MP for taking the time to catch up with our Youth Employment Assistance crew yesterday!

Great spend time with students participating in the Live, Learn and Connect program at the Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre.⭐️

Every Tuesday morning throughout October, students aged 19-24 are building valuable skills and confidence to become more job ready. 👨‍💻

It was a pleasure to speak with the group about preparing for the workforce, developing workplace skills, and the opportunities that come from staying connected and engaged in the community. ❤️

Thank you to the Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre for creating such a positive and supportive program that helps young people learn, grow and prepare for their future. 🏡