NEWSLETTER for clients & families

MAY 2019

Welcome to our new newsletter!Welcome to the first edition of the client and family newsletter for 2019. Our newsletters are for sharing things that are happening in the organisation such as important information, stories about you and good news!

Consumer ForumsConsumer Forums give clients an opportunity to discuss matters of interest, raise complaints and suggestions about service delivery, staff and any other issues. They are a place where clients can speak up and have their say. All Possability clients are invited to come along and have heir voices heard.

The forums are held in each region. They are run by a consumer representative with the help of Speak Out, an independent advocacy group. Dates for upcoming forums are listed below:

Meet the Consumer RepresentativePeter lives in Southern Tasmania. He passes on all the ideas and information from the Consumer Forums to the Possability Board of Directors. This helps us make our services better for everyone.

20 May13 August5 November

21 May14 August6 November

22 May15 August31 October

BURNIEMussen Close

common room, Mussen Close, Shorewell Park.

LAUNCESTONLaunceston office

board room, 4 Invermay Road,

Inveresk.

HOBARTLampton Ave board room,

6b Lampton Ave, Derwent Park.

Burnie - Teen SceneLooking for something new to do after school? Come

and join us for heaps of fun! We run different activities

for 12-16 year olds every week such as game days,

craft, cooking, science activities and more!

• Mondays, 3 pm to 6 pm during school terms

• Possability, 1-3 Reeves Street, Burnie

• Cost: $5.00 per session. There may be additional

costs depending on the activity chosen. One on

one or group NDIS funding is required

For more information, contact Tamieka or Julie at the

Burnie office on 1300 067 842.

5:30pm - 7:30pm 5:30pm - 7:30pm 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Young Achievers Make FinalsCongratulations to finalists in the 2019 Tasmanian Young Achiever Awards. The awards celebrate young people in Tasmania achieving great things in the community and reaching their goals. The winners will be announced at a special awards ceremony on Friday 31 May 2019.

Two Oakdale Training partipants have been nominated for the Colony 47 Transition to Work Award. This is an award for young people who are working to create a better future for themselves.

Finalist Dylan Wagner had a goal of opening his own gardening business. With support and training he built the different skills he needed and has started his business!

Semi-finalist Dylan Pace and gained confidence and skills in an area he is passionate about, sports! Dylan volunteers as a sports mentor for young people living with autism.

Staff member Karita Casimaty is a finalist for the TADPAC Print Service to the Disability Sector Award, an award for young people making a difference in disability services. Karita’s initiatives

include leading the Duke of Edinburgh International Award Program and taking creative approaches in teaching literacy programs.

Congratulations to all and good luck to our finalists!

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

1300 067 067welcome@possability.com.au

What is happening online?In each newsletter we will share highlights from our social media pages. Like our Facebook page for latest news and updates f @PossabilityAus.

Hobart - Friday Night FunLiven up your Friday evenings and have fun with friends.

We are running different activities in the coming months

such as bowling and more, here is the next event on the

calendar:

AURORA DANCE- Woody’s Skate Centre• Friday 24 May, 6:00pm to 10:00 pm

• Drop off and pick up from Lampton Avenue Office

• Cost of $10 which includes supper, tea and coffee

For more information, contact Rebecca Woodward at

the Lampton Avenue office on 1300 067 842.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

1300 067 067welcome@possability.com.au

Short Term Accommodation for KidsDid you know we have respite services available for children and youth?

Take a break, have some fun and enjoy quality support in a home away from

home.

We provide:

• flexible stays

• skill development and social opportunities

• a safe and secure environment

• fun activities and outings

• experienced support professionals

Available:

• North West - Latrobe Children’s Respite - contact Tamieka or Julie

• South - Seven Mile Beach Retreat - talk to Dot

For more information, call us on 1300 067 842 and ask for the people

mentioned above.

Royal CommissionAnnouncement

Possability welcomes the establishment of a Royal Commission into the abuse and neglect of people with disability.

CEO Drew Beswick said the Royal Commission was an important opportunity for people with disability to have their experiences listened to and help make disability services better.

“We take violence, neglect and abuse incredibly seriously and hope that the Royal Commission will generate some real outcomes for the rights and safety of people with disability.”

SupportedAccommodation VacanciesAre you interested in supported

accommodation? Gain independence

with support when you need it.

Possability currently has vacancies in

the following suburbs:

• Huonville

• Kingston

• Lenah Valley

For more information, contact our

service planners on 1300 067 842.

• Glenorchy

• Rosny

• Wynyard

Launceston Gaming GroupJoin other gaming enthusiats for good food, good

company and a night of console and online gaming.

• Wednesdays, 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm

• Cost of $10 (for dinner)

• Possability Office recreation area - 4 Invermay

Road, Inveresk

For more information, contact Eleanor Kramer at the

Launceston office on 1300 067 842.

Christmas Cheer Across the StateWe have so many fun memories from the Christmas parties held across the state last December. Have a look at some of the photos from the parties, do you see anyone you know?

Happy EasterWe hope you enjoyed yourself over the Easter break. The craft group in the South were very busy in the lead up to Easter making gifts! We think they turned out great.

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