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AMICUS EXCHANGE

PA G E 1A M I C U S E X C H A N G E S P R I N G 2 0 1 8

S P R I N G 2 0 1 8

I N T H I S I S S U E

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO 2

PARTICIPANT UPDATESPeter Brewer 3

Jo Hogg 3

Didoy 4

Say Diaya Htoo 4

Happy Birthday Glen 4

A Woolly Visitor 4

Amicus 30th Birthday 5

AMICUS EVENTSFamily Fun Day 6

Gala Event 6

Annual General Meeting 6

Community Sector Showcase 6

OTHER NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTSOpen Day at Melissa Court 7

Trauma Courses 7

Changes to PTV routes 7

NDIS Information Sessions 7

COMMUNITY EVENTS2018 Victorian Seniors Festival 8

Bendigo Annual Tulip Display 8

Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival 8

Moonlight Markets 9

Poppet Bendigo 9

Belonging Matters 9

Castlemaine Annual Show 10

Creswick Annual Garden Lovers Weekend 10

Castlemaine Artists’ Market 10

NDIS INFORMATION SESSIONS FLYERS Loddon Community Visits - October 11

Loddon Community Visits - November 12

Participant Information Session Bendigo - October 13

Participant Information Session Bendigo - November 14

OUR OFFICE100 Queen Street, Bendigo 35508.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday(03) 5441 2666

amicus.org.au


A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEOANN-MAREE DAVIS

Welcome to the Spring Edition of the Amicus Exchange!It has been a very busy three months as you will see from our newsletter with lots of personal achievements during that time.

Over the next few months we will be spending some time collecting some of these great stories on DVD and sharing them on our facebook page, youtube and website – so keep an eye out!

From an organisational perspective we have completed our new Strategic Plan and we thank all participants, families and staff who assisted us to develop the plan. We have five goals that we are working on over the next three years which are:

1. Deliver high quality and flexible services that meet the individual needs of participants.

2. Encourage, empower and build the capacity of participants to direct their own lives.

3. Be our community’s leading advocate for full inclusion of people with disabilities and vulnerable youth.

4. Improve our organisational systems and support our people to do their best work.

5. Build a strong financial base that provides for investment in new and innovative services for participants.

Given how much change has occurred with the implementation of the NDIS and other sector reforms, this Strategic Plan has a very important role to play in ensuring that we can support participants and families to build capacity and knowledge in navigating the change.

There is important work that will be undertaken to provide community education and advocacy around the importance of inclusion. The plan will also guide Amicus as an organisation in building our capacity to continue to deliver services, one person at a time, and develop new and innovative services.

We also took the opportunity while we were reviewing our plan to slightly amend our Vision and Mission to ensure that they give a clear message about what we are aiming to achieve at Amicus.

Our new vision is:

A community that welcomes everyone for who they are and what they bring.

Our new purpose is:

Supporting people with a disability or disadvantage of all ages to live their good life.

Our values remain unchanged as we think that they capture what is important to us and the way that we work.

Just a brief update on upcoming events:

• A Family Fun Day will be held at Crook St Park as part of our birthday celebrations on Saturday 20 October.

• An Open Day will be held at Melissa Court in Castlemaine on the same date.

• A Gala 30th Birthday Night will be held at Silks, Bendigo Racecourse on Saturday 3 November, we will be launching our book on this night as well.

• Our AGM will be held on Tuesday 13 November, 2pm at Bendigo TAFE Health and Community Centre of Excellence.

You will find further details on all of these events and how to register in the newsletter and we hope that you can join us!

Last but not least our subdivision at Cecil St is now awaiting titles to be issued which are expected sometime in October. Looking forward to sharing news of all of these great events in our final edition of the Amicus Exchange for 2018 due in December.


PARTICIPANT UPDATESPETER AT PEPPERGREEN AND NEW WORK AT THE COMPLETE GARDEN

JO HOGG

Peter has recently commenced working at The Complete Garden. It started with Peter asking the Store owner Annie Matheson if he could turn some water features on. He now also tops them up with water to ensure the pumps don’t run while dry as well as feeding the fish, sweeping the floor and other tasks as required.

Peter helped set up a new water feature and get it started. Peter has a lot of pride in his work and is encouraged strongly by Annie. His regular mornings for this are Monday and Wednesday. It is a very pleasant work environment with many inspiring gift ideas for the house and garden. Go Peter!!

For the past month, Peter has also been attending Peppergreen Farm. Peter has shown a keen interest in gardening, and in particular lawn mowing. Over the weeks, Peter has participated in:• planting and maintaining cuttings

• pruning

• painting

• lawn mowing

Lee from Peppergreen Farm has been a great mentor and it’s wonderful to see Peter achieving his goals.

Above: Peter filling up water features with store owner Annie Matheson

Above and below: Peter gardening and lawn mowing at Peppergreen Farm

This month Jo Hogg supported by Rodney Carter, explored the mechanics of Timber Kit Automata (mechanical toys with moving parts) and here is the finished product.A fine effort Jo!

Look forward to seeing you build other things in the future. Who knows where this could go?

Above: Jo and Rodney assembling a Timber Kit and Jo with the final product (left)


DIDOY

SAY DIAYA HTOO

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GLEN!

A WOOLLY VISITOR

Didoy attended his Deb Ball on Friday the 14th September. His mum was so very proud of him and he was supported by Cameron, Jack and Luke P.

It was an awesome achievement for Didoy and a wonderful night.

Amicus is supporting a number of new Australians with a disability from the Karen community to become actively involved in Bendigo life.

One young man, Say Diaya Htoo has been supported to obtain his learner driver licence with the assistance of Amicus staff member Kwa Ka Tu Soe by learning Australia’s road laws by interpreting the VicRoads Book and via online practise.

Participant Glen Bailey celebrated his 62nd Birthday at Mad Cow Cafe on August 16.

The Mad Cow staff very kindly provided Glen with a chocolate birthday cake. His favourite AFL team was fairly obvious from his birthday attire!

Glen enjoyed the morning, and had a visit from his sister at his residence later in the day.

Team member Mellissa Cavender fostered an orphan lamb (Moses) and our participants, Jo Dwyer and Joseph loved cuddling and feeding little Moses his formula.

Right: Didoy with his mum attending his Deb Ball

Left: A proud Say Diaya Htoo holding his Learners Permit

Right: Glen cutting his cake at the Mad Cow Cafe

Left: Moses with some of Amicus participants


AMICUS HAD A WONDERFUL 30TH BIRTHDAYThank you to everyone who attended our Adult Participant Parties and Amicus Staff party on the 10th and 11th of August! Each event was filled with delight and joy for all who attended.


AMICUS FAMILY FUN DAYWe hope you can join us for our Amicus 30th Birthday Family Fun Day on Saturday 20th of October 2018 from 11.30am to 2.30pm. Held at Crook St Park, there will be:

• Lots of activities

• Fun entertainment

• Face painting

• Balloons

• Birthday cake / cupcakes

• Giant board games

• Food and drink available to purchase on the day

RSVP

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 03 5441 2666

GALA EVENT

Join us for our Gala Dinner as Amicus celebrates 30 years of serviceIt will be a fun night of great food, special guests, dancing and the launch of the official Amicus story

“30 years promoting all abilities the Amicus way”

Tickets include: Complimentary glass of champagne, wine, beer or soft drink on arrival. Two course dinner. Live band and entertainment. Great company!

When: 7:00pm, Saturday 3rd November 2018

Where: Bendigo Jockey Club

Tickets: $85pp or $75pp for Amicus employees, Amicus participants and their families

Purchase Tickets via the Amicus website: www.amicus.org.au

UPCOMING EVENTS


Melissa Court is a Respite House run by Amicus located 5km out of Castlemaine on the Newstead Rd.

It’s a beautiful purpose built four-bedroom property on acreage, surrounded by lovely gardens with birds frequenting. The house was built by a group of amazing local people in Castlemaine who were concerned that people with disabilities didn’t have anywhere to use locally for respite or as a place to support them in independent living skill development.

Amicus has a team of about 15 staff who work at Melissa Court, with Team Leader Alex Bonani. Some Amicus participants utilise Melissa Court but it is available to a wide range of people. There will be an OPEN DAY at Melissa Court on Saturday 20th October, so look out for more information on our Facebook page if you’d like to pop in and visit.

We have had our first three staff members (team 14) successfully complete the top up trauma units for Disability out of home care providers caring for children on voluntary child care agreements who are required to hold registration as a Community Service Provider (out of home care) under the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005. There is another course being offered in Bendigo:

Day 1 and 2 Thursday and Friday 25th and 26th October

Day 3 and 4 Thursday and Friday 8th and 9th November

Venue to be advised

As of Sunday 23 September, Public Transport Victoria (PTV) have implemented upgrades to bus services in the Bendigo area, including:

• Route 63 will be extended to Bendigo Hospital

• Heathcote to Bendigo will have a more consistent timetable and fares will be cheaper

• Route 71 will be extended to Junortoun

Full details about these changes are available on PTV’s website:

www.ptv.vic.gov.au/getting-around/network-changes/bendigo-bus-upgrades/

Intereach, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) partner in the Loddon, Mallee, Goulburn and Murrumbidgee regions will be running multiple drop-in sessions in October and November. These will be at various locations to answer your questions about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Drop-in session details:

• October around the Loddon and surrounding areas

• November around the Loddon and surrounding areas

• 30 October at the City of Greater Bendigo

• 8 November at the City of Greater Bendigo.

Please see pages 11-14 of the Amicus Exchange for flyers regarding each session.

OTHER NOTICESOPEN DAY AT MELISSA COURT

TRAUMA CERTIFICATES

CHANGES TO PTV BUS ROUTES

NDIS INFORMATION SESSIONS

Right: Melissa Court

ndis.gov.au

Participant Information Session

NDIS Drop In Session – Bendigo

This session is aimed towards participants who require further assistance from a Local Area

Coordinator to better understand their NDIS plan, along with community and mainstream

supports. Participants are welcome to attend the office at any time during the time period

allocated. The session will be delivered by Local Area Coordination staff from Intereach. This is an

opportunity for you to bring your questions along and have them answered by staff members

Venue Bendigo City Council, Sir John Quick Room

Date Thursday 8 th November 2018

Time 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Address 195 – 229 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo

Website www.intereach.com.au

Contact 1300 968 140 or [email protected]

ndis.gov.au

Participant Information Session NDIS Drop In Session – Bendigo

This session is aimed towards participants who require further assistance from a Local Area

Coordinator to better understand their NDIS plan, along with community and mainstream

supports. Participants are welcome to attend the office at any time during the time period

allocated. The session will be delivered by Local Area Coordination staff from Intereach. This is an

opportunity for you to bring your questions along and have them answered by staff members

Venue City Of Greater Bendigo, Sir John Quick Room

Date Tuesday 30st October 2018





ndis.gov.au

Loddon Community Visits

Intereach are the Partner in the Community for the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to deliver

Local Area Coordination (LAC) Services and Early Childhood Early Intervention Services (ECEI) for the

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in the Loddon, Mallee, Goulburn and Murrumbidgee regions.

Intereach support people in the community to connect with mainstream and community supports as well

as the NDIS. Our staff will be out and about in the local community during the month of November with:

‘Drop In Sessions. Have questions about the NDIS or what community and mainstream supports are

available? No appointment necessary- drop by for a chat

Town Where

Date Time

Heathcote Heathcote Library, 125 High Street,

Heathcote

Friday 2nd Nov 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Echuca Campaspe Regional Library, 310 Hare

Street, Echuca

Monday 5th Nov 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Bendigo Bendigo City Council, Sir John Quick

Room,195 – 229 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo Thursday 8th Nov 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Castlemaine Castlemaine Library, 212 Barker Street,

Castlemaine

Wednesday 12th Nov

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Echuca Echuca Specialist School, 238 High Street,

Echuca

Wednesday 14th Nov

2:00pm - 4:30pm

If you require reasonable adjustment for any sessions, please let us know.

Free Call 1300 968 140 or email [email protected]

All sessions are free- No RSVP required

ndis.gov.au


Intereach are the Partner in the Community for the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to deliver

Local Area Coordination (LAC) Services and Early Childhood Early Intervention Services (ECEI) for the

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in the Loddon, Mallee, Goulburn and Murrumbidgee regions.

Intereach support people in the community to connect with mainstream and community supports as well

as the NDIS.

Our staff will be out and about in the local community during the month of October with:

‘Drop In Sessions. Have questions about the NDIS or what community and mainstream supports are

available? No appointment necessary- drop by for a chat

Town

Where

Date

Time

Castlemaine Ray Bradfield Room, Victory Park, Corner of

Lyttleton and Lloyd Street, Castlemaine

Thursday 4th

Oct

9:30am -11:30am

Gisborne Gisborne Library,8 Hamilton street, G

isborne Tuesday 9th

Oct

1:30pm -3:30pm

Pyramid Hill Pyramid Hill N

eighbourhood House, 5-8/43-

45 Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill

Thursday 11th

Oct

9:30am -11:30am

Echuca

Echuca Specialist School, 238 High Street,

Echuca

Tuesday 16th

Oct

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Bendigo

Bendigo Special Development School, 26-32

Lockwood Road, Kangaroo Flat

Thursday 25th

Oct

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Bullengarook Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist

School, 705 Bacchus Marsh, Bullengarook

Monday 29th

Oct

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Bendigo

Bendigo City Council, Sir John Quick Room,

195 – 229 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo

Tuesday 30th

Oct

1:30pm - 3:30pm

If you require reasonable adjustment for any sessions, please let us know.

Free Call 1300 968 140 or email [email protected]

All sessions are free- No RSVP required


Sunday 7 October – Sunday 14 October

The City of Greater Bendigo is proud to support the 2018 Victorian Seniors Festival and celebrate and recognise the contribution of older Australians to our community.

The festival offers a range of free and low-cost events and activities. Highlights of this year’s program include the opening event - The Bobby Darin Tribute Show at the Capital Theatre, which includes classic hits from the 50s and 60s such as Dream Lover.

Other events taking place include dance classes, walking groups, come and try days, fun and laughter, information sessions, gardening, lunches, afternoon teas and even a lesson on the art of flying remote controlled aircraft.

The festival will run from Sunday 7 October until Sunday 14 October, 2018. For more information, head to: www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/seniorsfestival

Thursday 8 November – Sunday 11 November

Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival is a four day event of Blues and Roots performances, open mic opportunities, jam sessions and workshops at more than 40 venues throughout Bendigo and surrounding towns. The centerpiece of the program is a day-long family-friendly concert featuring more than a dozen acts over two stages in picturesque Rosalind Park.

This year’s line-up is another treasure trove of discovery, regardless of your musical persuasions. The full program will soon be available via their website.

www.bendigobluesandroots.com.au

Monday 1 October – Sunday 14 October

As the warmer days and clear skies appear, more than 30,000 of Bendigo’s famed-tulips open to brighten the beautiful heritage streets from mid to late September to mid-October.

The City of Greater Bendigo’s Park and Natural Reserves team put on a great annual Tulip display along Pall Mall and Conservatory Garden. The display features more than 30,000 tulips in an assortment of colours, sizes and blooming times. Some of the varieties on display are:

• Antarctica

• Atilla Graffiti

• Strong Gold

For more information, head to:

www.bendigotourism.com

There is a great variety of community events taking place across the Bendigo Region this season, including annual shows, festivals, garden displays and markets.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

2018 VICTORIAN SENIORS FESTIVAL

BENDIGO BLUES & ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018

BENDIGO ANNUAL TULIP DISPLAY


October 27, November 24 & December 15

Live music and art, specialty food trucks, street performers, a huge range of stalls featuring the work of artists, crafty creators, vintage finds, talented food producers and local businesses. All in one great location on a beautiful summer’s night. Sound good?

Moonlight Market brings Hargreaves Mall alive every month with a new night market that has something for everyone. Whether you enjoy trawling for amazing local food and wares in a vibrant night market atmosphere, or just like to kick back with some delicious food and watch some brilliant live music at no expense, Moonlight Market is for you.

A friendly, cultured and inspiring space for family and friends to enjoy a great night out! For more information:

www.moonlightmarketbendigo.com.au

Saturday 20 October

Poppet is a spectacular performance event that interweaves aerial dance, interactive animation, massive projections, shadow puppetry, community choir, epic music and sound score, and performances from many Bendigo groups and organisations.

Together the Bendigo community and artists from ACT Natimuk co-create a rich tapestry of visual storytelling on three sides of the Poppet head structure for one night only!

Gather for a night under the stars and immerse yourself in a collection of grand images that reflect a shared sense of belonging and story.

When: at dusk, Saturday 20 October 2018

Where: Poppet Head Camp Hill, Rosalind Park Bendigo

www.facebook.com/poppetbendigo

MOONLIGHT MARKETS POPPET BENDIGO

Saturday 20 November

Belonging Matters Circle of Support workshop is coming to Bendigo. The workshop enables participants to understand the practice of a Circle of Support; a group of people who are intentionally invited to come together in friendship of a person with disability for the purpose of achieving their aspirations, goals and safeguarding their interests into the future.

For further information and booking details visit their website events page

www.belongingmatters.org/events

BELONGING MATTERS

COMMUNITY EVENTS CONTINUED

PA G E 1 0A M I C U S E X C H A N G E S P R I N G 2 0 1 8

Friday 2 November - Saturday 3 November

Commencing 6.30pm on Friday evening with a street parade, wood chop, fireworks display, animal exhibits, sheep and fleece exhibits, side shows, art and craft, horticulture and more. Horse events, sheep, lambs, petting, pavilion displays and side shows - something for everyone.

More information can be found at:

www.castlemaineshow.com.au

First Sunday of every month (excluding January)9am - 2pm Western Reserve, Forest Street

Whether you are after a treasure for yourself or an utterly unique gift, you’ll find the very best art and design talent in the region, along with live music, performance, sumptuous food stalls, top-notch organic, fair trade coffee, and some welcoming country town-folk, making this market a must-see for any visitor to the area.

Showcasing over 60 established and emerging artists, designers, and craftspeople, the Castlemaine Artists’ Market offers everything from handcrafted leather goods, to exquisite silver jewellery, slick screen-printed products, earthy ceramics, designer clothing, timber home wares, and much, much more.

www.castlemaineartistsmarket.com.au

Saturday 10 November - Sunday 11 November

Creswick Garden Lovers Weekend is a garden lovers delight in the Victorian Central Highlands.

The weekend features a range of private and commercial gardens, the delightful Annual Garden Club flower show in the Town hall, plant sales, basket weaving, glass and ceramic decorations, a floral exhibition and more.

The Neighbourhood Centre at 19 Victoria Street Creswick will be the point of contact for ticket sales, maps and general information.

Cost: Adults $5.00, Children Free

CASTLEMAINE ANNUAL SHOW

CASTLEMAINE ARTISTS’ MARKET

CRESWICK ANNUAL GARDEN LOVERS WEEKEND

COMMUNITY EVENTS CONTINUED


ndis.gov.au


Intereach are the Partner in the Community for the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to deliver Local Area Coordination (LAC) Services and Early Childhood Early Intervention Services (ECEI) for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in the Loddon, Mallee, Goulburn and Murrumbidgee regions. Intereach support people in the community to connect with mainstream and community supports as well as the NDIS. Our staff will be out and about in the local community during the month of October with: ‘Drop In Sessions. Have questions about the NDIS or what community and mainstream supports are available? No appointment necessary- drop by for a chat Town Where Date Time Castlemaine Ray Bradfield Room, Victory Park, Corner of

Lyttleton and Lloyd Street, Castlemaine Thursday 4th Oct

9:30am -11:30am

Gisborne Gisborne Library,8 Hamilton street, Gisborne Tuesday 9th Oct

1:30pm -3:30pm

Pyramid Hill Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House, 5-8/43-45 Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill

Thursday 11th Oct

9:30am -11:30am

Echuca Echuca Specialist School, 238 High Street, Echuca

Tuesday 16th Oct

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Bendigo Bendigo Special Development School, 26-32 Lockwood Road, Kangaroo Flat

Thursday 25th Oct

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Bullengarook Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School, 705 Bacchus Marsh, Bullengarook

Monday 29th Oct

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Bendigo Bendigo City Council, Sir John Quick Room, 195 – 229 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo

Tuesday 30th Oct

1:30pm - 3:30pm

If you require reasonable adjustment for any sessions, please let us know. Free Call 1300 968 140 or email [email protected] All sessions are free- No RSVP required


ndis.gov.au


Intereach are the Partner in the Community for the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to deliver Local Area Coordination (LAC) Services and Early Childhood Early Intervention Services (ECEI) for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in the Loddon, Mallee, Goulburn and Murrumbidgee regions. Intereach support people in the community to connect with mainstream and community supports as well as the NDIS. Our staff will be out and about in the local community during the month of November with: ‘Drop In Sessions. Have questions about the NDIS or what community and mainstream supports are available? No appointment necessary- drop by for a chat Town Where Date Time Heathcote Heathcote Library, 125 High Street,

Heathcote Friday 2nd Nov 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Echuca Campaspe Regional Library, 310 Hare Street, Echuca

Monday 5th Nov 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Bendigo Bendigo City Council, Sir John Quick Room,195 – 229 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo

Thursday 8th Nov 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Castlemaine Castlemaine Library, 212 Barker Street, Castlemaine

Wednesday 12th Nov

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Echuca Echuca Specialist School, 238 High Street, Echuca

Wednesday 14th Nov

2:00pm - 4:30pm

If you require reasonable adjustment for any sessions, please let us know. Free Call 1300 968 140 or email [email protected] All sessions are free- No RSVP required


ndis.gov.au


NDIS Drop In Session – Bendigo This session is aimed towards participants who require further assistance from a Local Area Coordinator to better understand their NDIS plan, along with community and mainstream supports. Participants are welcome to attend the office at any time during the time period allocated.

The session will be delivered by Local Area Coordination staff from Intereach. This is an opportunity for you to bring your questions along and have them answered by staff members

Venue City Of Greater Bendigo, Sir John Quick Room

Date Tuesday 30st October 2018






ndis.gov.au


NDIS Drop In Session – Bendigo This session is aimed towards participants who require further assistance from a Local Area Coordinator to better understand their NDIS plan, along with community and mainstream supports. Participants are welcome to attend the office at any time during the time period allocated.

The session will be delivered by Local Area Coordination staff from Intereach. This is an opportunity for you to bring your questions along and have them answered by staff members

Venue Bendigo City Council, Sir John Quick Room

Date Thursday 8th November 2018





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