The Disability Trust is now proudly part of Meridia, our new parent brand
Today marks an exciting milestone for The Disability Trust as we officially become part of Meridia, our new parent brand.
While you’ll begin to see the Meridia name alongside ours, one thing remains unchanged: the services, people and relationships you know and trust.
For you, it’s business as usual.
Our team remains the same. The supports you receive remain the same. Your contact people, programs and locations remain the same.
Meridia has been created as the parent brand for our family of trusted social service organisations. It brings together The Disability Trust, ermha365, OC Connections, Marriott Support Services, Bedford and embarc under one connected identity, strengthening the way we work together while allowing each organisation to continue doing what it does best.
As our parent brand, Meridia supports collaboration, shared expertise and innovation across our organisations. It helps us strengthen services, improve how we work together behind the scenes and continue investing in better outcomes for the people, families and communities we support.
Importantly, becoming part of Meridia does not change who we are. The Disability Trust remains the organisation you know and trust, continuing to deliver the same high-quality, person-centred services with the same local teams.
Together, we’re building a stronger future while staying true to what matters most—supporting people to live the lives they choose.
Together, we connect what matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridia?
Meridia is the new parent brand for our family of trusted social service organisations.
It brings together The Disability Trust, ermha365, OC Connections, Marriott Support Services, Bedford and embarc under one connected network, providing leadership, shared expertise and support behind the scenes so each organisation can continue delivering the trusted services people rely on every day.
Will my service change?
No.
The supports and services you receive remain exactly the same.
Will I still have the same staff?
Yes.
You’ll continue working with the same people and the same local team.
Do I need to do anything?
No.
There’s nothing you need to do. Everything continues as normal.
Why are we introducing a parent brand?
As our family of organisations has grown, we’ve created Meridia to bring our organisations together under one parent brand.
This helps us:
- Work more closely together
- Share knowledge and expertise across our organisations
- Improve coordination where services connect
- Invest in innovation and continuous improvement
- Build a stronger future for the people and communities we support
While Meridia strengthens us as a group, each organisation continues operating under its own trusted brand.
What changes will I notice?
You may begin to see:
- The Meridia logo alongside our brand
- “Part of Meridia” on some communications and materials
- A Meridia website
- More connected communication across our organisations
These changes simply reflect how our organisations are connected.
What are the benefits for me?
Being part of Meridia helps us create stronger connections across our organisations, making it easier to:
- Connect people with the right services when needed
- Improve referral pathways
- Share knowledge and expertise
- Continue investing in better services
- Strengthen the long-term sustainability of our organisations
Most importantly, your relationship with The Disability Trust remains exactly the same.
Which organisations are part of Meridia?
Meridia is the parent brand for:
- The Disability Trust
- ermha365
- OC Connections
- Marriott Support Services
- Bedford
- embarc
Each organisation continues operating under its own trusted name while benefiting from the strength of being part of the Meridia family.
Where can I learn more?
To learn more about Meridia, our family of organisations and our shared vision, visit the Meridia website.
If you have any questions about your supports or services, please contact your usual representative at The Disability Trust. We’re always here to help.
