Stand Up for Disability Rights with Melbourne East Disability Advocacy! Help us reach our goal of $80,000 to empower people with disabilities and fight for their rights! Melbourne East Disability Advocacy (MEDA) fights tirelessly for the most vulnerable members of our community: people with intellectual or complex disabilities who often face unfair treatment, abuse, exploitation, neglect, and discrimination. They need a voice. And you can be that voice with your support! “My name is Nicole and my Individual Advocate stood by my side making sure my rights were upheld when I experienced abuse under the care of a disability service provider” The Problem: MEDA serves 5 local governments in Melbourne's Eastern Region, but with only 2 part-time advocates (38 hours/week total), demand vastly outstrips supply. Every week, up to 5 people have to wait for advocacy support, and we sadly turn away 6 more. The Royal Commission provided funding, but now it's closed, leaving a critical gap in resources. The Solution: We need YOU to help us raise $80,000 to keep our advocates on the ground, working directly with people with disabilities to: Empower them to speak up and fight for their rights Address violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation Advocate for systemic change and equal opportunities Your donation, no matter how big or small, will make a real difference. It will help us: Reduce the waitlist for advocacy support Provide crucial guidance and assistance to individuals in need Advocate for policy changes that benefit the entire disability community Together, we can create a more inclusive and just society where everyone's voice is heard and respected. Donate today and stand up for disability rights with MEDA! “My name is James and my individual advocate made sure that my rights were protected at my place of employment when I was being underpaid & bullied” Please share this campaign with your friends and family! Thank you for your support! MEDA Team #StandUpForDisabilityRights #SupportMEDA MEDA is a Deductible Gift Recipient organisation