Newsletter Editor’s Notes Carnival of Flowers
A huge thank you to all the volunteers to assisted with the BBQ held at the Queens Park Market, in alphabetical order: Ann, Cathy, Courtney, Craig, Hannah, Jess, Maree, Monique, Peter, Phil, Steve, Tash, Trinity & Wayne. After expenses, we raised $869.00. Day Service Makeover Wow, what a surprise for everyone who visited the Toowoomba Day Service after a weekend work-athon by Billy, Jess and family, Jane and family and Leanne. Picture on page 10 doesn’t do the vibrant colours and patterns justice. Well done guys and thank you for all your artistic efforts. Highfields Lions
In This Issue 2 Editor Notes 3 The Future of Jobs Toowoomba
We received a signed jersey from the Highfields Lions under 8’s and under 10’s and can be seen on page 8. This is a wonderful action by the club to have the young people sign the jersey and it is treasured.
4 Fraud in the NDIS
Demise of the Australian Disability Enterprise
8 Staff Training Updates
5 Service Improvement Plan 6 Community 7 Community Partnerships
The Employment outcomes for NDIS participants summary report has been released and show some very sad statistics in ADE status by quarter.
9 NGO Training Infographic
Age
12 Participant Documentation`
Q2 2018 Q2 2021 Reduction of
10 Toowoomba Community 11 Rockhampton Community
15-24
7.0%
0.5%
- 6.5%
13 Staff Updates
25 over
22.0%
0.9%
- 21.1%
14 What’s happening in October
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