October 2020—January 2021 Volume 49
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Sheree has been a whiz in the kitchen, cooking up a storm for herself and her house mates with the help of support workers. Sheree loves her Sunday night roast at the house.
Debra and Helen are very happy with their head bands that they made with the sewing group.
After our very first Market Day in December which was such a success we hope to be holding another one later on this year.
Update from Clive Hi everyone. Welcome to this latest newsletter, as always packed with pictures of customers learning skills and enjoying themselves in our community. I am pleased to report that the COVID-19 virus has not affected any of our staff and/or customers. Of course, we should all ensure we continue to adhere to hygiene standards at this time, and (where possible) social-distancing. All our Support staff do a wonderful job in assisting customers in both these areas, and I thank them for the great work they do every day. The Foundation’s purpose-built property is on track to be completed and have customers move in mid-March. This has been an exciting, new, project for Carinbundi Foundation and with the ongoing support of the community in raising much-needed funds, we hope this is just the start of something that we can all be proud of – building ‘Forever Homes’ to support those needing such accommodation within the Bundaberg community. We are recruiting new staff to ensure we have the right amount of support needed for our growing customer base. My thanks goes out to our experienced, and professional, current staff who – I know – make the new staff feel welcome and valued, and help mentor them to give the best support possible to all our customers. I would like to pass on my thanks to all staff for the great work they do every single day. Without those on the front-line, and those working behind the scenes, Carinbundi would not be the successful, respected Disability Support Provider that we are today. The future is looking brighter as we ensure we are fully compliant with all Federal, State, and other Authority requirements, and we can expand our business in a managed way. Enjoy the reading here in this latest newsletter. Stay safe, and stay well. Clive Pearce, CEO
Heather enjoys visiting her sister Robynne on a Thursday to have morning tea.
Wayne enjoys his morning tea at his new outdoor setting.
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Bundaberg Rum Distillery tour.
Amber and Helen
Out for a drive to Bargara one Sunday, Terry was asked if he had ever gone to the Bundaberg Rum Distillery. Terry replied that he had not, but it was something he wanted to do since before his accident over 40 years ago. So we turned around and called into the Distillery to made a booking there and then for the following Tuesday. On arrival for the tour, Terry and carer Kym were treated to a private VIP tour of the distillery. Due to the walking involved Terry needed to use his wheelchair but Terry did not mind being pushed around. He went through the distillery and had a good look at the museum and gift shop. He even had a free sample at the end of the tour, which he enjoyed very much. Yes, he now has the T-shirt to prove it. Tarrah Terry can now tick that off his bucket list.
Amber
Darryl enjoyed a day out 4x4 driving in the National Park at Woodgate, it was the first time he has driven on the beach.
Stephen got a personal tour at Bundaberg Jabiru Aircraft. Mitch loves trucks and often does the ‘honk, honk’, hand gesture when he sees one. We went to visit Learn Easy Driving School and Mitch got to sit in the passenger seat of one of their mid-size trucks. He loved it. So Ken has arranged for Mitch to go for a long ride in the driving school’s larger semi-trailer .
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Jimmy with his bucket hat made in sewing.
Robbie with his personalised water bottle he made.
Jeremy working on the wooden vases. Yvonne, Jenny, Debra & Heather enjoy some arts and craft time. Page 4
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Debra finishing off the wooden vases by adding the plants and the finished project below.
Heather very pleased with her how her hat turned out.
New skills! Debra is learning how to crochet.
Karen Ann with her cosmetic bag she made.
Deb is looking very calm holding the nail while Robbie is hammering them in.
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Robbie and Jacinta making the memorial wreath for Remembrance Day. Gordon and Kara laying the wreath at Elliot Heads in memory of all the fallen soldiers.
Ruth visited Day Services to attend a dance class with LA Dance where she busted out some moves with Kay. Boyzone group enjoy an outing at the beach.
What do you call a bear without any teeth.
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Health & Wellbeing “The Score on Law” from the Health & Wellbeing Manager
June 2016 Mr James Green v Toll Holdings Ltd [2016] FWC 2790 Telling a ‘porky’ won’t bring home the bacon. It may even cost you the bacon. This is demonstrated in a case where an employee was ordered to pay his employer’s costs after running away from his own unfair dismissal hearing when it was revealed he had falsified a doctor’s report that he had relied on, to hide his drug use. The employer, Toll Holdings, dismissed the employee as a Yard Truck Driver after he tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine during routine drug screening at work. After failing the drug screening, the worker went to his doctor and underwent a second test, which allegedly came back negative. An application for an unfair dismissal remedy, claiming that his dismissal was unfair because Toll Holdings did not take into account the results of the second drug test which purportedly showed him to be drug-free. The ostensibly negative drug test result was to the witness statement, and the employee repeatedly relied on the negative result during cross-examination.
Unfortunately for the employee, Mr Green, Dr Chaudhry, who administered the second test, gave evidence during the proceedings that the second test had in fact come back positive. Dr Chaudhry produced the original test result document, which showed a positive result, and suggested that Mr Green had manipulated the version of the document he had relied upon to bring the unfair dismissal application. Shortly after the lie was uncovered, Mr Green gave instructions to discontinue the proceedings, left the courtroom, and did not return. The employer subsequently applied for costs. The Commission found that the employee's case was premised on fabricated evidence and a lie given under oath, and noted that:
"The lie was so central to the unfair dismissal remedy application that when
it was uncovered as a lie during the proceedings, the case crumbled and the [employee], to use the colloquial, “did a runner” leaving his representative to clean up the mess and discontinue the proceeding." The Commission ordered that the employee pay the employer's full costs (i.e. 'indemnity costs') of $18,618.31.
He starved to death in a brick.
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Meet Stuart Hi Everyone my name is Stuart and last year I finished year 12 at Bundaberg Special School. I was the School Captain and helped run the school assembly, which I am very proud of. This year I have started going to Carinbundi’s Day Service 2 days a week where I have made many friends. So far while at Day Services I have helped Amber play and understand the Monopoly Electric Banking game. I am currently working with Andrew to develop his own version of Monopoly. I have also showed Debra some music videos on my computer which she enjoyed very much. With staff’s encouragement I have taught Emily how to Waltz she was very excited. Staff here continually encourage me to learn new skills and be happy.
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Carinbundi Foundation Update
The two Carinbundi Foundation houses are nearly completed. As this newsletter goes to print, the builders are completing outdoor tiling, gardening and cleaning. We are just waiting on blinds as well! Below is a photo of one of the kitchens and Clive inspecting the newly completed floor. Many of our families have generously donated to the Foundation and we would like to say a HUGE thank-you for your support! For more information on the Foundation, visit the website: www.carinbundifoundation.org.au
Social Media Update We have been busy building our digital presence at Carinbundi and apart from our Facebook and Instagram pages, we also have a Linkedin Page. Here is the link so we would encourage all those with a Linkedin Page to go on and follow us. https://www.linkedin.com/company/2719134/admin/ We have also just set up our own YouTube channel. We have plans for this so stay tuned. Carinbundi also has Google My Business and Local Search entries and we encourage our families and clients to go on and give us a review. https://g.page/r/CflY1Qle2F81EAE/review https://www.truelocal.com.au/business/carinbundi-respite/bundaberg?target=write-review
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Big shout out to out to Liam who has come leaps and bounds with his supports this year. He has taken bus rides, swam at the beach, eating at restaurants and visiting farms. Look at these awesome pictures!
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Luke hard at work putting all Advent Calendars together. It was a big job that took weeks to finish. Firstly the boards had to be made then the ribbons added. The envelops to hold the chocolate with dates on them made.
Amber with the finished calendar.
Hayley must have been a good girl during the year Santa gave her a big hug and a present.
Ann Marie enjoys going to the gym.
Gordon’s joke corner
A gummy bear!!!!
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Contact Burnett Respite Services Ltd t/a Carinbundi PO Box 7011 BUNDABERG NORTH 4670 P (07) 4158 9600
Do you have any photos or stories you would like included in the next Newsletter ?? Please send your photos along with your story to: Editor: lquitorio@carinbundi.com.au
DATE
EVENT
TIME
20/02/2021
Bluey’s Big Play
12.00pm, 3.00pm
Moncrief Theatre
6.00pm
Nitro Circus Live
4pm
06/03/2021
Bundaberg Recreational Precinct
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