Rockhampton Group

January - Australia Day Theme

All of our Capra Support Workers did the big run up Mt Archer ready for the reopening.

February - Work Shirts

Employees will be able to order one of the new Capra shirts in either the standard maroon colour or the unique indigenous version.

March - World’s Greatest Shave

Either the hair comes off or funky colours go on in our fundraising day for the Leukaemia Foundation.

April - I’m going Blue for Autism

BigDog sponsored an All Inclusion day in Gladstone through the Capras. Wayne Bennet was one of the guest coaches and took the opportunity to meet with lots of local people with disability and fans.

May - Star Wars “May the 4th be with you”

Mother’s Day & International Day of Families Biggest Morning Tea for the Cancer Council

June - Containers for Change

Every week we collect our recyclable bottles and cans and head off the our local Containers for Change depot. Not only are the guys learning about the importance of recycling, they are saving up for their end of year trip.

July - Browns Park Sports Day

Open to all providers, a day of tunnel ball, obstacle courses, ring toss, soccer, egg and spoon race, sack race, 3 legged races and ARL football. Lots of prizes and awards.

August - Aggressive Behaviour Training

This training is conducted by 2 previous members of the Australian Defense Force who were deployed overseas and is the best training session you will ever get to attend.

September - All Abilities Clinic

BigDog special shirt for those who attended

October - Beach Day Out Event

Our tent with games and prizes

November - Congratulations Radean

We are all very proud of you being selected to play for Italy in the Rugby League World Cup and especially with a win over Scotland 28-4.

December - Christmas Parties

Community Centre and Stoney Creek.

BigDog Day Service Rockhampton

BigDog Community Centre 170 East Street Rockhampton 4700

Coordinator

Macka & Carli Phone: 4573 4611 rockhampton@bigdogsupport.com.au

January - Face Masks

Masks must be worn indoors everywhere in Queensland, except in your own home or accommodation, and where it is unsafe, such as while doing strenuous exercise.

February - Emergencies

BigDog has effective planning processes to prepare, prevent, manage and respond to emergency and disaster situations whilst mitigating risks to and ensuring continuity of supports that are critical to the health, safety and wellbeing of NDIS participants.

March - Unleashing the potential

A remarkable characteristic of the COVID-19 response has been the sheer pace of reform, with major changes in medical practices.

April - Booster Vaccination

The AHPPC had previously recommended mandatory vaccinations (two doses) for disability support workers who provide intensive support services to NDIS participants but in view of the changed ATAGI advice, this recommendation is now three vaccine doses. Greyfleet includes personal vehicles, client vehicles, and all forms of leases, whether or not workers are reimbursed for expenses. WHS law applies to all Greyfleet vehicles.

May - Increased Fines Driving Offences

The Queensland Government says “every cent” collected from the fines will be reinvested into road safety, (Sure it will)

June - Aggressive Behaviour Training

The training is conducted by 2 qualified Australian Army trainers who have conducted a previous session with us this year and was considered to have been the best training of its type by all who attended. When a person is unlawfully assaulted, and has not provoked the assault, it is lawful for the person to use such force to the assailant as is reasonably necessary to make effectual defence against the assault, if the force used is not intended, and is not such as is likely, to cause death or grievous bodily harm.

July - Worker Screening Cards

It is the responsibility of all disability worker screening clearance card holders and applicants to keep BigDog updated about any changes to their details or circumstances.

August - Footwear and Safety at Work

Enclosed shoes must be worn. In client showering where floors can’t always be kept dry or clean, the right footwear is especially important, so a slip resistant shoe will be required

September - First Aid

Any support worker who is found not to have a current and valid certificate will be removed from all shifts until a certificate is provided.

October - COVID-19 Updates

Health service employees, and workers in aged care and disability care must be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations,

November - Lifestyle Risk Factors

People with disability are more likely to have poor physical and mental health.

December - Fraud Awareness

It is important for participants to know how to protect their plan from criminals and other dishonest people. Report any suspects.