NEWS
IT’S JULY!!
CHRISTMAS PART 1 IS HERE
"Sometimes I like to close my eyes and imagine what it'll be like when summer does come." - Olaf
BUSINESS
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p y is feeling energised by what the next 6 months will hold. On that point we a have some exciting new changes happening in our training and knowledge This will bring everyone onto the same page with some important categori are important for us to maintain Person-Centre Support and ensure full compliance with the NDIS commission. So watch this space!
“SHOUT OUTS”
TOOWOOMBA
Marcus Osborne - From all the PAs we have had overwhelming positive feedback about our own Marcus. Congratulations Marcus you have been nominated for a staff shout out for your overwhelming positivity, constant Dad Jokes and bringing a light to everyone's day.
Michael Backman - for always being so obliging to work any shifts requested at the last minute.
Tracey Malavin - Nominated by your admin team for rising to the occasion quickly when the Client needs it most.
ROCKHAMPTON
Logan Barclay - from your admin team for again (a theme to it this month) of responding well in a serious situation with a Client remaining calm and collected.
Noah Kuene - For responding well in emergency situations and looking after the wider community as a first aid champion.
Rockhampton Community STAUpdates
Short Term Accommodation
Areyouoralovedonelookingforsupportive,engaging,and enrichingshort-termaccommodationordayservice programs?Wearedelightedtoannouncethatwehave availabilitythroughouttheentireweekandinviteyoutojoin ourvibrantcommunity!
WhyChooseOurSTAServices?
OurShort-TermAccommodation(STA)servicesaredesigned toprovideawelcomingandnurturingenvironmentfor individualswhoneedtemporarysupport.
We have openings in our engaging Day Service Program, which operates at a 1:3 ratio to ensure personalised attention and support. Our program includes a variety of weekly activities that cater to diverse interests and abilities.
Our Day Service Program is designed to provide a balanced mix of educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends, learn new skills, and have fun in a supportive environment.
Rockhampton Community Holidays
School Holiday Program
Withschoolholidaysuponusonceagai IwouldliketospotlightourBigDog SchoolHolidayProgram.OurSchool HolidayProgramoffersawonderful opportunityforschoolchildrenaged10 16tointeractandengageinactivities whilebuildingnewrelationshipswith otherswhosharesimilarinterests.
School
Holiday Capacity
The School Holiday Program focuses on fostering relationships and building capacity while maintaining a fun and inviting environment. Our program includes cooking classes, science classes, outdoor ball activities, scavenger hunts, sensory play activities, and a variety of community activities. These activities vary each holiday to ensure there is always something new for the children to enjoy.
Toowoomba Community SILUpdates
House Renovations
We are excited to announce the renovations are nearing completion at Vanity St in Toowoomba with only some minor touch-ups to be made before it will be reopening to the public to be a SIL home once more.
Additionally, Thank you to all of the Toowoomba staff who are in our SILs. Thank you for your dedication and consistency and for attending any meetings that we may as of you. Moving forward, with Tahnee’s departure from BigDog I will be the main point of contact for anyone that Tahnee may have been coordinating.
If you have any concerns or need anything from me please reach out, if I don’t know something then unfortunately I am unable to fix it. Keep up the great work team and stay warm!
Hidden Gems
The talent that lies within BigDog never ceases to amaze me. With WPHS audits conducted on our Sil houses we had a small list of tasks that needed to be completed. Some general wear and tear repairs, signage and highlighting of trip hazards.
In our Cudgee Court residence there is a fireplace that is unused and had several broken tiles on it's hearth. Our resident artists Billy and Wade used the broken tiles to make a mosaic pattern repairing the damage. Mightn't sound like much but when you see the start and finished product the creativity and skill to deliver the finished product should be a feature "House and Gardens". Next time you're chatting with a co-worker, ask them what they have done and what they can do and use these skills when supporting!
"We have some real hidden Gems in the BigDog Family".
B i l l y
What an exciting month it has been for our Rockhampton Day service. Despite the chilly weather, June has been packed with excitement and new adventures. We have been super busy starting new woodwork activities, which included getting creative with some painting and gluing. We have also been working hard on following the instructions of each project by using the visuals provided whilst being assisted by our wonderful support workers.
ROCKY DAY SERVICE
Our weeks have also been filled with morning and afternoon walks in town and down the beach plus some epic boardgame battles at the comic store next door. We have also been testing our cooking skills by making various meals both in our BigDog kitchen and out in the community. This month we have cooked a BBQ at the park plus, sushi and mini pizzas in our BigDog kitchen.
In amongst our normal routine activities such as going to the library, 10 pin bowling and pub lunches we have spent some time playing sports at the Indoor sports arena, feeding horses and doing some State of Origin themed science.
We’ve also made some unforgettable memories whilst we have been out on some exciting excursions. This month we visited the Rockhampton Agricultural Show where we had the opportunity to feed baby farm animals, play sideshow games, eat some delicious show food and treat ourselves with show bags.
A few weeks later, we headed down to Byfield to visit the Cooberie Park Wildlife Sanctuary where we fed kangaroos, emus and peacocks and saw some other exciting animals like iguanas, snakes, crocodiles, cassowaries, koalas and wombats. We then finished off our day with a relaxing lunch down at Yeppoon main beach which was the perfect way to end our day.
Then, to end our jam packed month, we treated ourselves to an awesome performance at the Walter Reid Cultural centre Called ‘Whalebone’.
Overall, its safe to say that we have all had a great month. The month of July will be just as exciting so stay tuned!
Taylah
TOOWOOMBA DAY SERVICE
Skills!
At Toowoomba Day Service, we’ve been hard at work honing our shopping skills, particularly focusing on budgeting and money management. Our Clients have made incredible progress, becoming more confident and savvy shoppers with each outing.
We have fantastic news! With the recent updates to our activities calendar, everyone is enjoying the new and exciting trips we’ve been taking. These adventures are not only a great way to explore but also offer endless fun and opportunities for learning. Group fitness sessions have become a highlight of our schedule. Kloud 9ine has been a massive success, not just for fitness but for fostering social inclusion. Each visit is filled with energy, exercise, and new friendships. It’s wonderful to see our Clients bond and support each other while staying active and healthy.
In our downtime, we’ve been engaging in various activities that are both fun and relaxing. Whether it’s creative arts, games, or simply sharing stories, we ensure that every moment is enjoyable and enriching.
We’re thrilled with the positive feedback and enthusiasm from everyone involved. Here’s to more adventures, fitness, and fun at Toowoomba Day Service!
Come along
Julia M
Colin B
YEAR THE SUCCESS IT HAS BEEN. WE LOOK FORWARD TO ANOTHER YEAR OF
AND DEVELOPMENT WITH YOU ALL, NEW AND OLD!
IS THE REVIEW
Rostering Updates
JUST A QUICK HEADS-UP: OUR ROSTERING WRAPS UP AT 3PM EVERY DAY. IF YOU NEED TIME OFF FOR THE NEXT DAY, IT'D BE AWESOME IF YOU COULD GIVE US A HEADS-UP BEFORE 2:30PM. YOUR COOPERATION REALLY HELPS US KEEP THINGS RUNNING SMOOTHLY! AND FOR WEEKEND PLANS, PLEASE MAKE SURE TO GET ANY LEAVE REQUESTS IN BY NOON ON FRIDAYS. THANKS A BUNCH FOR YOUR HELP WITH THIS. IT MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE! T services@bigdogsupport.com.au FROM ALL BIGDOG MANAGEMENT, THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS MADE THIS
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