Local Artist, Children's Author/Illustrator
and an NDIS service provider                     Warrnambool, Victoria

Mellisa Lane supports NDIS participants and neurodiverse creatives, in a comfortable studio space at StudioA in Warrnambool Victoria. Mellisa offer's 25 years experience in aged care and disability direct care support,

short term case management: transition to employment and crisis response support.

 With a focus on Capacity Building - Development of Daily Living and Life Skills and Access to Community and Social and Recreational Activities, Mellisa supports creatives to reach their full potential creatively

 - while enhancing abilities and increasing confidence in other areas of a participant's personal life. StudioA offers quality care and is a neurodiverse affirming service provider.

StudioA facilitates small social groups for neurodiverse creatives-

  adults, children, teens (Access to Community and Social and Recreational Activities)

1 to 1 support is also offered in the studio for people currently experiencing barriers to employment. 

 (Capacity Building – Increased Social and Community Participation
(Development of Daily Living and Life Skills)

I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians the Peek Whuurong people that lie within the Maar (Gunditjmara) nation and the rich abundance of indigenous culture and history of the Warrnambool region and along our beautiful coastline. I want to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we stand and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging. I respect their deep connection to land, water and community. 

 I am Mellisa Lane (my pronouns are She/Her); I live in Warrnambool, Victoria. I am a local artist and children’s author. At the heart of my work is my deep connection, respect and love for the Warrnambool coastline. My delicate, colourful images are inspired by the sacredness and beauty of where I live.

I love what I do and I am truly passionate about home and community. I am extremely mindful of the importance of our coasts preservation, in respect of our traditional owners while valuing our children’s future. My artwork and stories give me the opportunity to share with community and those visiting our beautiful area, my love for home.