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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

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.

Demise of the Australian Disability Enterprise

The Employment outcomes for NDIS participants summary report has been released and show some very sad statistics in ADE status by quarter.

Age Q2 2018 Q2 2021 Reduction of

15-24 7.0% 0.5% - 6.5% 25 over 22.0% 0.9% - 21.1%

I say “Shame, Shame, Shame NDIS.”

In This Issue

2 Editor Notes 3 The Future of Jobs Toowoomba 4 Fraud in the NDIS 5 Service Improvement Plan 6 Community 7 Community Partnerships 8 Staff Training Updates 9 NGO Training Infographic 10 Toowoomba Community 11 Rockhampton Community 12 Participant Documentation` 13 Staff Updates 14 What’s happening in October

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