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sgscc.edu.au 9528 3344 October 2015 My goodness what a year it has been. As I have reflected on the year that has past and I think about the year ahead the word that keeps springing to mind is change. My first thoughts are “why do we need change?” Why can’t things stay the same?” And then on further reflection I think about the past 22 plus years I have been Manager of SGSCC disAbility and the enor- mous changes we have been through. We started with 8 clients to now over 120 clients. We were a Day Program Provider to now being a provider of not only centre based but also individualised supports. We started with 3 staff to now having 80 plus staff. As we move into one of the periods of biggest change ever to the disability sector I have to say that whilst the uncertainty and challenges are big I am committed to the change. I believe we would not be where we are today without a commitment to change, flexibility and continuous improvement. We are now a registered NDIS provider with Third Party Verifica- tion. The future will be that we will not only provide Centre based supports, we will expand our individualised supports, provide Support Coordination and extend our hours of delivery. Can I say to each and every one of you, clients, families and carers, we are committed to the change that the NDIS will bring, we are committed to you, to listen, learn, support and guide you through the NDIS Planning process. Please speak with your Sup- port Planner to ask for assistance. Whilst with the rollout of the NDIS we do need to make chang- es please know that we are committed to supporting you the client and your family through these changes. I know it won’t be easy, there will be challenges but we are determined as a NDIS Provider to open up the opportunities that will come with greater choice and control to provide quality of service that will continue into the future. I look forward to continuing to provide a quality of service that meets your needs. I would also like to thank all of the wonderful staff for their continuing commitment and hard work. I would also like to thank the many community members who have supported us over 2016. I wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you in 2017. Regards Cathy Lovelock Please Note: we are only providing shutdown dates until the NDIS rolls out in July. We will keep you informed. Photo top: Many thanks to the Payne family for lending a hand with filming our 2017 Christmas Wish appeal. Alex (above left) is the star of the video with her mum Jo. Photo middle: IGA Jannali and SGSCC clients being awarded a community donation of $5,600 towards resources and programs. Photo bottom: The clients get into the spirit with handmade decorations made by Harry’s grandfather. Manager’s Message for 2016 Happenings content and design by Jets Clients and Staff of SGSCC disAbility
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sgscc.edu.au 9528 3344 October 2015
My goodness what a year it has been. As I have reflected on the year that has past and I think about the year ahead the word that keeps springing to mind is change. My first thoughts are “why do we need change?” Why can’t things stay the same?” And then on further reflection I think about the past 22 plus years I have been Manager of SGSCC disAbility and the enor-mous changes we have been through. We started with 8 clients to now over 120 clients. We were a Day Program Provider to now being a provider of not only centre based but also individualised supports. We started with 3 staff to now having 80 plus staff. As we move into one of the periods of biggest change ever to the disability sector I have to say that whilst the uncertainty and challenges are big I am committed to the change. I believe we would not be where we are today without a commitment to change, flexibility and continuous improvement.
We are now a registered NDIS provider with Third Party Verifica-tion. The future will be that we will not only provide Centre based supports, we will expand our individualised supports, provide Support Coordination and extend our hours of delivery. Can I say to each and every one of you, clients, families and carers, we are committed to the change that the NDIS will bring, we are committed to you, to listen, learn, support and guide you through the NDIS Planning process. Please speak with your Sup-port Planner to ask for assistance.
Whilst with the rollout of the NDIS we do need to make chang-es please know that we are committed to supporting you the client and your family through these changes. I know it won’t be easy, there will be challenges but we are determined as a NDIS Provider to open up the opportunities that will come with greater choice and control to provide quality of service that will continue into the future. I look forward to continuing to provide a quality of service that meets your needs. I would also like to thank all of the wonderful staff for their continuing commitment and hard work. I would also like to thank the many community members who have supported us over 2016.I wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you in 2017.
Regards
Cathy Lovelock
Please Note: we are only providing shutdown dates until the NDIS rolls out in July. We will keep you informed.
Photo top: Many thanks to the Payne family for lending a hand with filming our 2017 Christmas Wish appeal. Alex (above left) is the star of the video with her mum Jo.
Photo middle: IGA Jannali and SGSCC clients being awarded a community donation of $5,600 towards resources and programs.
Photo bottom: The clients get into the spirit with handmade decorations made by Harry’s grandfather.
Manager’s Message for 2016
Happenings content and design by Jets Clients and Staff of SGSCC disAbility
Wow another year draws to a close and hasn’t it whizzed by.Loftus has been a busy and fun place this year. We’ve had a few new faces join the Loftus crew. It’s been great getting to know them and they’ve fitted in nicely. Over the year we’ve gone on new adventures and enjoyed our old favourites. The swimming group has enjoyed seeking and finding new and exotic swimming spots along this beautiful coast that we get to call home. The other access groups have enjoyed going places like the Museum of Contemporary Arts and browsing the sights and sounds they have to offer. Others have been brave enough to jump on some the rides at Luna park. All and all its been a great year we’re looking forward to having a small rest and coming back to build on it next year.Merry Christmas from Biar and the Loftus Team.
An amazing year at Loftus day program
Staff Development days:
Thursday 26th January Friday 14th April
Monday 17th AprilTuesday 25th April Monday 12th June
Monday 2nd October
Public Holidays
College resumes January 9th
Parent /Carer Information EveningsFebruary 21st, March 21st,
June 20th and September 19th
Thursday 16th February Thursday 18th May
Mid Year Break 3rd -7th July
Congratulations and well done Cronulla Sharks for winning the 2016 NRL Grand Final at ANZ Stadium.It was an exciting game but the Sharks held on to defeat the Melbourne Storm 14-12. After 50 years our Shire team has finally brought home the trophy. Richard and Manoli from SGSCC can be seen with the Grand Fi-nal trophy at International Day of People with Disability on 3 December. Story from the Newsletter Crew.
Photo below: Clients Manoli and Richard with the winning 2016 NRL Trophy in Miranda.
Our Market Store and Car Wash Programs have raised nearly $3,000 with the help of our local College community this year. Thankyou to everyone who bought a gift or donated items for sale.
Thank you to everyone who participated and donated to the Sutherland to Surf. We raised over $3,000 towards
our program resources.
