Editor’s Notes

Hi everyone, As we reach the end of a very challenging 2022 I look back with satisfaction at the progress that BigDog has made on behalf of our participants and our role as a professional support organisation with our future leaders, Courtney and Leanne in place. The year has seen us incorporate Child Safety supports, cleaning and yard maintenance in Rockhampton and NDIS registration thanks to the dedication of everyone. In 2022 we continued to be a member of a number of community consultations, the Regional Access and Disability Committee, Workability, the Toowoomba Disability Service Providers’ Network and engage with the NDIA over matters that concern participants and providers alike. With the winding down of COVID-19 restrictions, 2022 has seen significant growth within BigDog and brand awareness remains high especially with the presence of our fleet of vehicles in the community and our new website.

Added to this is our new historic BigDog administration office that we purchased at 3 Clifford Street in Toowoomba. Watch this space as we continue to restore this iconic building to its original glory. Thank you and my very best wishes go out to everyone at BigDog, our staff, our participants, our families, our supporters and my own family for a happy Christmas and a prosperous 2023.

In This Issue

2 Editor’s Notes 3 Loads of Love 4 NDIA vs Davis 6 Our Community Capras Shirts 7 WhatsUp in Disability 8 Queensland Disability Plan 9 NGO Training Infographic 10 Toowoomba Group 11 Rockhampton Group 12 Fraud Awareness 13 Staff Updates 14 What’s happening in December

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