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Carinbundi News March/April 2022
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This edition: Family Day Care CEO Update & Open Day Respite/STA SIL In the Community "High Tea & Tiaras" fundraiser Read past newsletters
Expressions of Interest Board Members
The opportunity exists to appoint three voluntary Board Members to the Board of Burnett Respite Services Ltd (T/A Carinbundi) as well as the Carinbundi Foundation Board. We are seeking Directors to help steer the organisation into the future. Applications are encouraged from people with a range of skills - marketing, fundraising, finance, governance, risk management or leadership background. Applications are also strongly encouraged from individuals with lived experience of disability. For more information, we encourage you to contact Clive Pearce, CEO. Email is: cpearce@carinbundi.com.au
Carinbundi Family Newsletter - Phone 07 4158 9600 or carinbundi@carinbundi.com.au
Respite / STA
CEO Update
Carinbundi offers short term accommodation to both children (over 7 years of age) and adults. We have experienced staff who are able to support people who live with disabilities of all types.
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I am thrilled to be introducing our Carinbundi supporters to the Carinbundi Kids Family Day Care in this edition (See pages 3 & 4). CEO Open Day Since becoming CEO of Carinbundi, I have held regular CEO days to better get to know clients and support workers. It is an opportunity for them to put forward their ideas, recommendations as well as complaints. Communication is key to truly understanding what our clients are looking for in a disability service provider. We have decided to include Family members, carers, clients and stakeholders in future CEO Open Days. The next session will be on Friday 17 June 2022 from 11.00am to 1.30pm at our Barolin Street centre. Come along anytime and enjoy a sausage sizzle! There is no need to book, simply turn up at a time that suits you. I would also like to wish all of our friends and families a very Happy Easter!
In our individual bedrooms we can offer a choice of bed depending on needs. We have queen ensembles or electric hospital style beds. All rooms are air-conditioned with private television. We have hoists that are used by our staff when needed and they receive regular training to keep them up to date with how to safely use this equipment. Our aim is to help people feel safe and secure if they need assistance getting in and out of bed, having a bath or shower or just transferring to a comfy chair. We try to ensure that participants have a choice of support worker, particularly in regard to hygiene support. While all staff are trained to perform hygiene tasks in an efficient and respectful manner we acknowledge gender preference when participants need supports in this and in all personal care. Staff also receive training in diabetes management/insulin training, epilepsy training, peg and stoma management, use of epi pens, medication administration and safe manual handling practices. All staff are given instruction on being able to safely and securely place people who use a wheel chair into one of our specialised vehicles so that we are able to get out and about with our participants. Our staff always involve participants in meal and snack choices while being mindful of good nutrition and healthy choices. If you would like to know more about Respite, please call our intake team on 4158 9600 and arrange to come in and have a look.
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Carinbundi Kids Family Day Care What is Family Day Care?
Carinbundi Kids Family Day Care provides flexible quality childcare, including all-day care, parttime, evening, overnight, casual, before and after school care, school holiday care, 24 hour care, emergency care and care for families with special circumstances. Family Day Care Educators must hold a current Blue Card, Certificate III in Child Care qualification or be actively studying towards, hold approved first aid qualifications including anaphylaxis management training and emergency asthma management training. We have Educators in many areas in Bundaberg, Childers, Hervey Bay, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and surrounding areas. Our Educators provide individualised, personalised care for children and families. Educators often work outside the normal hours, which is what sets Family Day Care apart from other childcare choices. Educators' homes are fully approved alongside legislative requirements with regular safety checks carried out by the fully qualified coordination unit. With Family Day Care being a CCS applicable service, it makes it an affordable childcare choice for families. For more information on these facilities, please have a look at the website: Family Day Care Bundaberg - Carinbundi Kids Family Day Care. If you have thought about starting your own Kids Family Day Care business, we would love to talk to you about it. Our Manager, Sandy Sergiacomi can be contacted on 07 4158 9604 or email at fdcmanager@carinbundi.com.au
Get to know the team
Sandy Sergiacomi Manager - Sandy has 19 years experience in the child care industry and holds a Diploma in Children's Services, prior to taking on role as a manager in family day care she ran her own FDC business. Sandy loves her dogs, listening to music and the company of her friends and family. Sandy has a passion to see others succeed in business and life. Anyone that knows Sandy well, knows Sandy will always look on the brighter side of life, she is for sure a cup half full lady.
Top row - Katrina Ashmore Marianne Troiani & Sandy Sergiacomi Front row - Karen Penny, Brit Reyher & Georgia Findlay
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Carinbundi Kids Family Day Care Katrina Ashmore
Karren Penny
Compliance/Project Officer - Katrina is also an Educator with Carinbundi Kids Family Day Care and has over 25 years experience in the Family Day Care industry. Katrina has 2 children and has a passion for helping families in our community. Katrina holds an Advanced Diploma in Children's services.
Coast Coordinator - Karren is based on the Sunshine Coast and is the coordinator for Brisbane and the surrounding areas.
Katrina’s passion and focus is generally structured around business and how best to help others succeed. Katrina and Sandy work very closely in their roles and share a passion to support vulnerable families and engage with outside stakeholders in their mission to break down the barriers for families to access child care.
Karren has many years experience in education and care and is a mum of 3 grown children and a Ma to 6 beautiful grandchildren. Karren loves to spend time with her family and traveling with her partner.
Marianne Troiani
Brit Reyher
Coordinator - Marianne comes to us with great experience from a family day care background and also experience as a validator with the NCAC.
Administration Officer - Brittany comes to us from the hairdressing industry with great people skills and a willingness to support our team, educators and families engaged with our service.
She is married and has 3 adult daughters. Marianne enjoys living close to the beach with her husband and dog and time with her 4 beautiful grandbabies.
Brittany's hobbies are going to the gym, listening to music, the company of her friends and family and going to the beach.
Georgia Findlay Administration Assistant, Georgia is very competent in processing and general family day care administration tasks. Georgia has been brought up in family day care, so she has a passion for the industry. She loves interacting with people and children. Georgia enjoys the beach and time with friends and family in her spare time.
Carinbundi Kids Family Day Care Main office: 5/73 Gavin Street, Bundaberg north P: (07) 4158 9644 Office hours: Mon - Thurs: 8:30 - 5:00 Friday: 8:30 - 3:30 fdcmanager@carinbundi.com.au
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Being part of our Community Community Involvement
Encouraging our participants to be part of their community is an important part of what we do at Carinbundi. Whether participants are visiting Respite, live in Supported Independent Living, attend Day Services or have one-on-one support, we encourage socialisation and community involvement.
Building a scarecrow ready for Agrotrend on 8 & 9 April at the Bundaberg Recreational Precinct. BushKids are holding an Upcycle Scarecrow Competition at Agrotrend.
Where are we? Can you guess where these photos were taken? 1. Shaun at ? 2. Hayley at ? 3. Amber at ? 4. Deb at ? 5. Emily at ?
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SIL Vacancies Carinbundi handles the whole spectrum of Supported Independent Living. Whether a client requires constant supervision or minimal assistance, our goal is to deliver quality services that are personalised and professional. We currently have a couple of vacancies in our SIL houses. "I encourage families and stakeholders to come and talk to us about their individual needs and what they are looking for in a SIL home," said Carley Palmer, Accommodation Manager. "Ideally, we like to start with a person's individual needs and develop their living arrangements around that." "This includes finding a suitable house, cotenants, support-workers and coordinating work and social activities. We can also help develop a budget + hundreds of other little things that make the transition to SIL run smoothly."
Carley Palmer Accommodation Manager
Our current vacancies include: 2 x 2:1 Vacancies 1 x 3:1 Vacancy Even if you are not ready for SIL right now, we encourage you to think about it and come in and have a chat. We can arrange for you to have a 'meet & greet' at one of our houses so you can see what it's like and talk to people who are already living independently.
Carinbundi Foundation
Book Tickets
We are holding a fundraiser on Saturday 14 May 2022 at HSG, Cnr Gorlicks Road & Penny Lane, Branyan, Bundaberg. There will be entertainment, hilarious games as well as the HSG famous food (high tea/lunch style). We also have major raffle prizes as well as a continuous raffle! Don't forget your TIARA!
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Christmas 2021 Photos We are hiring Our Awesome Support Workers
Recruiting the best support workers is our mission. Getting the right staff with the right attitude is paramount for us. You may see us advertising for staff on a regular basis and we wanted to assure you that we do this to ensure we never miss out on that awesome support worker. If you know anybody who you think would make a great support worker, please ask them to contact our HR Department at hr@carinbundi.com.au. We are also recruiting for a new Health & Wellbeing Officer. For more information, go to SEEK.
Deb McCullough, Mary Muller, Cimah OrionWilliamson
Carinbundi is lucky to have a number of longserving support workers who have been with our organisation for over 15 years. Over the next few months, we plan to introduce you to these awesome team members. This month, we have Deb, Mary & Cimah who are all currently located at Day Services. Deb has been with Carinbundi for 15 years and has worked in all of our divisions from Kids' House (MiniMe), SIL and now at our Day Service program. You have to let them (clients) grow and not be the 'mother' figure. Cimah has also worked across all of our areas and loves the "unpredictablility" of the role. Watching clients thrive into adulthood and gain their independence is a highlight. Mary started back in 1995 when Carinbundi was established and is our longest serving support worker! Mary brings music and laughter to the group as well as teaching clients new things everyday. Seeing clients achieve a goal for the first time is a privilege.
Peer Support Groups Did you know we have a number of peer support groups at Carinbundi? We have a Mens' group and a Girls' group. The groups meet regularly and enjoy going out in small groups with like-minded friends. The clients get to choose where they want to go each week. if you would like to be part of one of our groups, please call our Intake Team on 07 4158 9600 for more information. Maybe you would like to start up your own Special Interest Group. Call us because we often have people looking to make new friends and learn new skills.
Cont. Mary said, "It really is a special job where you can come to work and come into contact with people of differing abilities and being able to nurture that potential. It is a privilege to do this. Everyday is different and I continue to see people I have supported during my time at Carinbundi and they always remember me and the things we used to do."
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Gallery
Top Row: Hayley at Bundy Brewed Drinks, Emily learning hair-care, Jenny & Luke doing Pottery, Helen (making trauma teddies at Red Cross) Second Row: Denise celebrating St Patrick's Day, Kelli T & Roxanne on St Patrick's Day, Sky patting a goat at Weona Homestead, Heather at Indoor Cricket. Third Row: Rock & Roll Party (Amber & Emily); Day Services Group at Bundy Brewed Drinks. Bottom Row: Sky at 10-pin bowling; Day Services Rock & Roll Party
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