September Newsletter

Company Updates

RevamponTraining

We have had a company focus on training over the las Congrats to all the staff now sitting over 80% on your NGO Courtney has been working on updating vital trainings and rolled out our new Medicine training with all Toowoomba Staf conducting staff training in Rockhampton in September

We have implemented DSC training package for our Adm team so they have access to industry training to help imp service deliver to an even higher level

TripToRockhampton

I got to spend a week in Rockhampton in August, We worked on evolving the team and fine tuning our roles to ensure the service delivery is to a high standard. The admin team and I enjoyed a lovely afternoon of team building. Taylah and I won!!! Whoop Whoop too good at Pictionary. I plan to be back in Rockhampton mid September to welcome our newest Administration team member Abby

ChildSafety

Mackenzie and I attended an event in Rockhampton to address concerns with Residential Care as part of the Residential Care Review. It was lovely to meet some people that we only get to converse with over email, we also go to voice our concerns with the system we are ruled by and how it effects both positively and negatively the young people we care for and our company

ServiceDelivery

Over the last few months we have been brain storming ideas that will improve our intake process. The biggest thing that was mentioned was the amount of paperwork!! Well I have good news we have reviewed all documents and the process itself and we have streamlined and will be fully paperless by the end of September. All forms are being transformed into PDF and digital signatures will be added This will enable us to send copies straight away to the Participant and we will be saving the Trees!

ROCKHAMPTON COMMUNITY

Courtney Shepherd

This month Rockhampton BigDog has been enjoying their Monday Fishing Group Program, Community Events and celebrating Participant Birthday's!

Programs that involve learning or skill-building activities, like our Fishing Group, can help individuals with disabilities further develop their talents and abilities, promoting personal growth and empowerment.

Celebrations are moments of joy and happiness, essential for everyone's well-being. Experiencing joy can have positive effects on mental health and overall life satisfaction Celebrating events contributes to a person-centered approach that focuses on individual preferences Recognizing and supporting these celebrations enhances clients' well-being and happiness, promoting a more inclusive and supportive society.

Supporting Memories

TOOWOOMBA COMMUNITY

On the evening of Monday, the 28th, Billy, Courtney, Monique, and William, were graciously invited to partake in the Clydesdales Awards Ceremony, a splendid event hosted at the Toowoomba Royal Hotel. Throughout the night, the ambience was characterised by an abundance of exuberant cheers, resounding applause, and ear-to-ear smiles.

Heartfelt congratulations are in order for Takai, a former employee of the BigDog team, who achieved the distinguished accolade of being crowned Best Forward for the year.

The unity of these exceptional individuals has culminated in a formidable collective, unequivocally asserting their prowess to rival teams. BigDog anticipates yet another year brimming with evolution and triumph, fully committed to extending unwavering support to the team throughout their forthcoming challenges. When the curtain rises on the next season, our aspirations will be keenly fixed on witnessing the Clydesdales claim the pinnacle of victory in the Grand Final.

Billy Mills That’s a Wrap!

Toowoomba Day Service Notices

Jess W

Spring has begun, how exciting! Day Service will be stopping to smell the flowers all month on our garden tours, art shows and with a trip to the big Ferris Wheel and Side Show Alley held at Queens Park. Goals have been set and achieved this past month. Congratulations to Jess P, she has started a job at a local café. Shane P and Dan K now put their own rubbish in the bin along with dirty dishes in the sink as part of working towards their goal of independence, little steps can achieve big goals.

We will host a disco night 'Flower Power'. All participants and families are welcome. Dress in your finest flower prints and dance the night away. Entry is only $6 with food and drinks included. The Disco will start at 6 pm and finish at 8 pm.

Our Big Morning Tea is on the 20 September helping us raise money for Organ Donation. Bring a gold coin donation for participants, Staff $5. Wear any Jersey you wish. Our cultural crafts days have been wonderful this month we will be exploring Egyptian Art and Chinese Dragon Masks.

With Father’s Day fast approaching, we will hold a crafts afternoon to make some cool gifts. Birthday shout-out to Holly. Happy Birthday Holly!!

Spring has Sprung!

Rockhampton Day Service

Notices

Taylah C

This month the Rockhampton Day Service group participated in lots of new and exciting activities. We are still enjoying our Monday fishing trips and have implemented them into some of the Friday adventures to Yeppoon. Congratulations to the guys who have learnt how to cast a line into the water on their own, thanks to our support workers, Brandon and DJ.

On Friday the 4th of August, we all attended to the Rockhampton Heritage Village. The crew got to experience how life worked before electricity with a tour through many homesteads while taking in many vintage cars, tractors, fire engines, horse-drawn carriages and wagons on display.

While we have enjoyed science experiments, 10-pin bowling, spa days, woodwork activities and held a nice morning tea in honour of ‘Jeans for Genes Day, September brings so much more.

Catch me at the Beach