evolving news for evolve residents
MAY 2017
Welcome to our new resident newsletter! YOU SAID “We want our newsletter to focus on what’s important to us. We want to know what’s going on so we’d like the newsletter sent more often. You said include tips, programs and information that will help us and our families.”
WE LISTENED - You’ll notice ‘evolving news’ looks different with a new tenant focussed format. The newsletter will now be a monthly edition, printed in larger text on plain paper so it’s also easier to read! We hope you like the new format but we are always looking for ways to improve so if you have more great ideas please email us at myevolve@ evolvehousing.com.au
Struggling to pay your bills? Let us help! We offer a range of different financial support options for your family that include:
Sport grants for your kids Do your kids do sport or recreational activities outside of school? They could be eligible for our Physical Activity and
Neighbourhood pride
Sports (PAS) grants which would cover the cost up to $660.
Get a loan from us Need a new fridge but don’t have the funds saved up right now? Apply for one of our ‘evoloans’ where you can work out an interest free repayment plan. Go to www.evolvehousing.com.au/support for more information and to register.
Do you have regular resident catch ups? Do you have a mothers group or a book club in your neighbourhood? Is there a group who always puts the bins out? We want to know! Write in and tell us why your neighbourhood is great for a chance to win $500 towards something for your community! Contact us at ihear@evolvehousing.com.au
www.evolvehousing.com.au/myevolve
Handy Andy In this section you can ask our
1800myevolve(1800693865) and
expert Handy Andy all of your
they can lodge a repair request.
Let’s go paperless Choosing to go paperless is more green (better for the environment)
repair and maintenance questions! Send your questions to
Question: Hi Andy, my exhaust fan
and you can access our latest
myevolve@evolvehousing.com.au
in my bathroom doesn’t seem to
news anywhere, anytime (as long
work. What should I do?
as you have your phone with you).
- Stacey, Blacktown
Question: Hi Handy Andy, my drain
Your newsletter can be emailed or
keeps getting blocked. Is there an easy way I can try and fix it so I don’t always
A: Handy Andy: Hi Stacey, start
it can sent as a text with a link to
have to call maintenance?
ventilating the room by opening
our online version.
- Joanne, Parramatta
a window, then call the contact
Answer from Handy Andy:
centre so an electrician can visit
If you would prefer an sms or
and repair your exhaust fan.
email contact us at ihear@evolvehousing.com.au
Hi Joanne, Thanks for your question. Before you contact us, you could use
Want more answers go to www.
include your
Drano (a drain cleaner available at
evolvehousing.com.au/myevolve
name, address
Woolworths) to clear the blockage.
for more frequently asked
and of course
Alternatively, you could try using
maintenance questions.
the email or
a plunger. If these do not work,
mobile you wish
give our contact centre a call on
us to use!
Christmas in July Cruise Come along for a delicious buffet lunch while enjoying stunning views of Sydney Harbour aboard a Captain Cook Cruise. Residents are to make their way to Circular Quay Train Station and walk to Wharf 6. Date: Wednesday 26th July 2016 Time: 12pm to 2:30pm Venue: Circular Quay Wharf 6 Cost: $10 per person (must be paid in cash to reception) to confirm your booking. This is a very popular event and places are limited, so book early! RSVP Call us on 02 8862 1500 or complete online just go to www.evolvehousing.com/events
1800myevolve (1800693865)
Interested in being part of the Residents Council? The Residents Council exists to be the voice of all Evolve Housing residents.
What you need in one place
The group works together with Evolve Housing staff to make sure the needs of the residents are being heard.
You said that you wanted better
Every month, the Residents Council meet together as a group at Evolve Housing’s head office to discuss current projects. Volunteer with us and make the voice of the residents heard. All Evolve Housing residents are welcome to apply! Email us today rc@evolvehousing.com.au
communication and service, so we have listened and created our myevolve page just for you! It’s got everything you need, all in one place! Go to www.evolvehousing.com.au/ myevolve and you can: • report a repair • see latest events and training courses • tenancy information •
answers to frequently asked maintenance questions
• and a chance to give us feedback A simpler way to find what you need.
$20 Barista Training Get job ready training, with this
Although valued at $260, we are
affordable Barista training course
offering residents this training for
we are running in partnership with
$20. This will include complete
the Darcy Street Project.
course training which runs for 8 days
If you can’t find answers on myevolve or our website send us an email to myevolve@evolvehousing.com.au or give us a call on 1800myevolve (1800693865)
over 2 weeks starting July 17th 2017. The Darcy Street Project provides coffee education, training and
Apply online today.
work experience. Residents who
www.evolvehousing.com.au/barista
complete this training will receive a recognised Certificate 1, which includes theory and practical experience, as well as work experience.
www.evolvehousing.com.au/myevolve
Cooking on a budget Here’s an easy way to feed your family a healthy meal on a budget! Here is a delicious and affordable recipe for a creamy
Tell us what you think
tuna & mushroom pasta bake.
Maintenance and Repairs
Ingredients • 300g Penne Rigate • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 brown onion, finely chopped
Have you had repairs or maintenance completed in the last 12 months? If you have fill out our maintenance and repair feedback surveys.
• 200g cup mushrooms, thinly sliced • 200g baby spinach leaves
Contact Centre
• 500g jar Pasta Bake Tuna Bake Sauce
Have you called our contact centre recently? How did you find our staff? Let us know via our contact centre feedback survey on our website.
• 425g can Tuna • 1 cup (100g) Australian Shredded Mozzarella • 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, chopped
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Method 1. Preheat oven to 180C. Cook the pasta in a saucepan of boiling water for 3 mins less than packet directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup (60ml) of the cooking liquid. 2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Have you liked what you’ve read so far in our new newsletter format? If you have ideas on how we can improve it or what you would like to see, let us know via our website. To give us feedback go to www.evolvehousing.com.au/myevolve
Cook the onion and mushroom, stirring, for 5 mins. Stir in spinach and cook for 2 mins or until spinach wilts. 3. Place pasta in a bowl. Stir in pasta bake sauce, reserved cooking liquid, tuna and mushroom mixture. Season.
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Spoon into a 12-cup (3L), 20cm x 30cm ovenproof baking dish. Top with mozzarella. Bake for 20 mins or until golden and heated through. Sprinkle with parsley to serve.
Great to see programs like A Current Affair discussing the under supply of affordable housing in our capital cities and the need for more innovative housing solutions like the micro-apartments Evolve manage. You can watch the video on our YouTube Channel or Facebook page. Watch the video here: www.youtube.com/ evolvehousing
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