Melba Support Services
Kate O'Farrell, GAICD, currently serves as the Head of Marketing and Communications at Melba Support Services, a position held since February 2024. Prior to this role, Kate operated as a consultant from September 2023 to January 2024, and previously held the position of General Manager - Fundraising and Marketing at Mother's Day Classic Foundation from March 2020 to August 2023, where Kate led strategic planning for participant acquisition and fundraising for Australia's largest mass participation event. Other notable positions include Senior Consultant at DVA Navion, where Kate focused on optimizing clients' fundraising initiatives, and Director of Marketing, Fundraising, and Partnerships at Save the Children Australia, overseeing comprehensive marketing strategies. Kate holds a Bachelor of Business in Marketing from the University of South Australia and completed the Company Directors Course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2018.
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Melba Support Services
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Melba has a proud history of providing individualised support to people living with complex disabilities, their carers and families for over 45 years. Melba was established in the early 1970's to meet the needs of children with disabilities. It also provided a support network for parents, who had nowhere to go for advice and help. Today, services include housing and accommodation, community participation, individual support, facilitating social, education and work capacity building, respite care and a range of other inclusive education and support initiatives. The individuals who use our services are located throughout Eastern and South-Eastern Melbourne. Melba is the FIRST ORGANISATION IN AUSTRALIA recognised by US Based Council on Quality and Leadership, for person-centred excellence "with distinction". Our vision is for individuals with a disability to lead everyday lives, and we are committed to Quality, Human Rights and respecting each individual we support, and their choices. Help spread the word about the benefits of the NDIS and the risks of cutting it. Join the campaign now for a strong NDIS --> Teamwork Works www.teamwork.org.au