JULY 2016 - Carer Wellness Centre

A
delaide Hills &
Alexandrina Areas
JULY 2016
Woodside Office
39 Onkaparinga Valley
Road Woodside 5244
TEL: 8389 7383
FAX: 8389 7437
Email:
[email protected]
www.carerwellness.org
Strathalbyn Office
Open: Tues, Wed, Thu.
7 Catherine Street
Strathalbyn 5255
TEL: 8549 1299
2015
CELEBRATING
20 YEARS
‘Carers’ Link Barossa
and districts Inc. has
successfully achieved
accreditation at
Certificate Level of
the Service Excellence Program’
It’s Goodbye, Thank you and Hello
Where did the 20 years go of my employment at
Carers’ Link? This is what I have asked myself as I
move into retirement. It has been a wonder filled
journey that makes me feel grateful for the opportunity I have had to work with many special people
and their families, we have “done life” together,
and its been tremendously rewarding for me.
It was 16 years ago that I asked the Carers’ Link Board to consider me
as an interim Manager while Kathryn Fuller who had been the Manager for the first 5 years, had a year off. At that time there was only 3
other staff and I thought I should be able to manage them considering
Jill Wehr was one and Vicki Williamson was the other, two very competent ladies. As it turns out the Board gave me a 12 month trial and
Vicki and Jill said they would support me, Kathryn didn’t come back,
and no one has been able to get rid of me since!
Carers’ Link though, is not about me, it’s about serving Carers and people with disability in our communities. This need has always been in
our communities and the Board, staff and volunteers have ensured
we have fulfilled our purpose. By doing this for the last 20 years we
have grown to now provide support services across the Barossa, Yorke
Peninsula and the Adelaide Hills. All of our expansion has been driven
by requests from local people and government to assist them in
providing services to Carers and their families, in their local area. We
have had to work diligently and with a pro-active attitude to achieve
what we have.
We now support over 1,700 registered Carers and provide over 150 in
home packages of support for people with disabilities as well as supporting over 100 aged people with day activities and social support.
There are now 50 staff mostly part time, nearly 200 Volunteers and
well over 100 Independent Contractors. Our Budget will be over $4
million dollars for the first time this year. We have grown, because of
the passion of the Board who are all Carers or retired ones, staff and
volunteers who are keen to make sure our people get the assistance
they require. We have all done it together, and very well.
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Thank You
I am Thanking you the Carers for giving me the opportunity to work with you to build Carers’ Link into
what we have today.
Thank you to the dozens of Carer Board Members who have willingly served with me. It has been a
pleasure to get to know you, listen to your stories and build the organization we have together. Thanks
too go to the dedicated, committed and passionate Staff who have captured the vision of serving our
communities, we truly have done it together, with all Staff playing their role within the organization. As
staff, you have loved and lived with Carers and their families, ‘gone the extra mile’, and made sure that
we really are ‘here to serve Carers and their families’. Thank you.
Our fabulous Volunteers have done a sterling job, and I want to thank them all for the commitment too.
We could not have done it with out the Volunteers, many who are and have been Carers, ‘just wanting
to give back’. You are all a shining example of ‘working towards the common good for our community’.
What a great privilege it has been for me, to work with you.
Hello
Hello and Welcome to the new CEO Vicki Williamson. Vicki has been my work colleague for nearly 18 years! Vicki, as the former Executive Officer and I have shared
and survived the many highs and lows in managing our organization. We have been
tested and strengthened by those experiences. As a consequence, I am pleased the
Board appointed Vicki as the new CEO and I’m confident she will do a great job in
leading Carers’ Link into the next challenging years. Above all though, Vicki does
understand and live the philosophies that underpin Carer’s Link which is essential for
our future prosperity as a community and financially. Vicki takes up her duties as CEO
on the 4th of July, although I will be here to assist until the 29th of July.
I look forward to seeing you all some time of the next 2 months, to exchange stories and wish you well.
Thanks again for your trust in me over the years.
Gary
LIGHTNING GROUP — CARER AND CAREE
The main objective of the Lightning group is for Carers to be able to enjoy an outing with the
person they care for. Carers on their own are also welcome. The outing is shorter than other outings
on offer at the Carer Wellness Centre so that the Cared for does not get too tired. The outing consists
of one activity and a meal out at various hotels around the Hills/Adelaide. Highlights from Lightning
group outings this year have been tours around St Peters Cathedral, the Rainforest Retreat in Murray
Bridge and fun OP shopping in Blackwood with a fabulous 3 course lunch at the Flagstaff Hotel.
Outings to watch our for later in the year are a tour around a state of the art eco
friendly built home in Iron Bank known as the Earthship,
a visit to the Tickle Tank in Mount Barker and visiting the beautiful
gardens and labyrinth at the Waite Institute.
Outings are held on the Third Wednesday of each month.
Please call Reception staff to book. 8389 7383
Notice of a Special General Meeting – August 12th at 10.30am
A Special General Meeting is being called in order for Members of the Association to pass an acceptance motion for the
amendments to the Carers’ Link Barossa and Districts Constitution.
Amendments to the Carers’ Link Constitution have been presented and ratified by the Carers’ Link Barossa and Districts Board of Management, resulting in the convening of a Special General Meeting.
The Special General Meeting will take place at the Carers’ Link Barossa Valley centre, situated at;
15 Second Street Nuriootpa on Friday August 12th at 10.30am.
The Special General Meeting has been called for Members of the Association to vote on the following two motions;
Adopt the proposed changes to the Carers’ Link Constitution
Adopt the change of the Associations Business name
from;
Carers’ Link Barossa and Districts Incorporated
to;
Carers and Disability Link Incorporated
The Constitution states that a Special General Meeting will be called to notify its Members of these changes and to invite its Members to
vote for the adoption of the proposed changes.
Things you will need to know;
Who is a Member? – see below for a Member description
Who else has voting rights? – Members only
What will it mean for me when the Constitution is changed? – the rules of the Constitution have been changed to reflect the future of
Carers’ Link Barossa and Districts Incorporated (known as Carers’ Link BV and Carers’ Link YP and the Carer Wellness Centre) and
this will not change the support you are currently receiving
Can I see the new Constitution? - please contact us for this request and we will be more than happy to forward you a copy
How do I vote?– you will need to attend the meeting to cast your vote (6.4 Members shall each be entitled to one vote at any General
Meeting at which they are present)
Membership is defined as: (in the Carers Link Constitution)
3 MEMBERSHIP:
3.1
Members of the Association shall be:
3.1.1
3.1.2
Persons who have agreed to accept the above objects and who provide care and support for a family
who has a disability, is frail aged, or who has a chronic mental or physical illness.
member or friend,
Employees of the Association.
3.1.3
Individuals or organisations who have agreed to accept the above objects and who have applied in writing for membership.
3.1.4
An organisation member may appoint from its members a representative who may speak and vote on its behalf.
Voting Rights
3.3
Members shall each be entitled to one vote at any General Meeting at which they are present.
6.4
Members shall each be entitled to one vote at Annual General Meetings and other General Meetings.
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Amendments of the Constitution and Rules
11.1
This constitution may be repealed or amended by resolution of two-thirds of members present and voting at a General
meeting of which not less than seven (7) days’ notice of the proposed repeal or amendment has been distributed to all
members.
Progress Report on the Carers’ Link Rebranding and Marketing Project
Over the past few months we at Carers’ Link have been talking to you about the potential rebranding of the “Carers’ Link” name, logo and website. This is happening because of some of the changes
to the way services are funded and an expansion of service supports being undertaken by Carers’
Link.
You might remember that we asked for your input at the end of last year, regarding a name which
might replace “Carer’s Link’. Your feedback was invaluable and gave us a good grounding to move
forward.
A Committee of Carers, Staff and Board members was formed to work on the project. There have
been lots of focus on with much discussion and exploration of alternative name and logo options.
So what’s happening now?
Carers’ Link engaged Justin from the Stellar I.T. Company (who are experts in marketing and rebranding) to work with us to further the Marketing Project. We have held several workshops with
Justin to explore all aspects of our rebranding which included the name change.
I am happy to announce that the Committee’s recent recommendation to the Board regarding an
alternative name to that of “Carers’ Link” is
‘CARERS AND disABILITY LINK”
Which was approved by the Board at their last meeting.
The name was one of several which were suggested when we initially sent out the survey.
To accompany the new name, a new logo will be designed alongside of statements reflecting the
support that we provide.
Ongoing updates of our progress will occur through the newsletter, however you are welcome to
contact me for more information or clarification.
Helen Wood
Keep your eyes out for further
information soon about
CARERS’ PAMPER DAY
Wednesday 19th October 2016
at the Woodside Institute
Relax with a variety of therapies of your
choice.
John Moran
from
Commonwealth Respite and Carelink
Centre (CRCC)
Will be visiting the Carer Wellness Centre
Scrappin’ Good Company
in partnership with
Carer Wellness Centre invites you to
“Tomorrow’s Treasures” - Woodside
Scrapbooking workshop
Second Tuesday of the month
10am—1pm
OR
Third Monday of the month
12 noon—3pm.
$10 for 3 hours just bring along your
album and your photos.
See also our Activity Calendar for
upcoming dates.
To book call 8389 7383
Address supplied on booking
ADELAIDE CITY RETREAT
FOR COUPLES CARING FOR EACH OTHER,
PARENTS WHO ARE CARERS
OR SINGLE CARERS.
MONDAY 22ND TO WEDNESDAY 24TH
AUGUST 2016.
Woodside on Wednesday 17th August at 10.30
am.
There will be a general chat around changes that
have occurred since
the introduction of
NDIA/Emergency respite.
If you would like to attend this session, please call
Reception staff to book on 8389 7383
BLOKES DAY RETREAT VISITING THE
PLANETARIUM MAWSON LAKES
TUESDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2016
CALL RECEPTION STAFF ON 8389 7383
TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST IN
ATTENDING.
The Planetarium experience….
Sky and Space—
what are constellations?
What’s the difference between a
star and planet?
Solar System topics—
Difference between rocky
planets and gas giants.
Where do asteroids and comets come
from?
Basic questions about the stars—
How big is the Milky Way?
What are black holes?
$50 PER CARER
STAYING IN CABINS
(SHARED ACCOMMODATION)
AT THE BRIGHTON CARAVAN PARK.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 5TH AUGUST
LIMITED SPACES—CALL NOW TO EXPRESS YOUR
INTEREST IN ATTENDING.
CALL RECEPTION STAFF ON 8389 7383
FOR AN APPLICATION FORM.
Also showing this movie………...
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Expansive Renovations are Underway!
The Carer Wellness Centre OP Shop will be moving into the former
Northside Video Shop next door to the Carer Wellness Centre on
the corner of Tiers Road and Main Road, Woodside.
We will endeavor to keep disruptions to a minimum during renovations, with normal opening hours
10am-4pm Monday to Friday and 9am-2pm on the third Saturday each month. Any closures during this
time will be due to unforeseen circumstances and we thank our customers for their patience.
We are very excited about our move and hope to be on out new premises by early August.
We look forward to seeing you very soon!
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED!
We would love some extra help in our new Op
shop.
If you have excellent people skills and sales
experience, and have some free time
Monday—Saturday
call Vicky on 8389 7383 or email
[email protected]
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
cancelled this year due to the
renovations. BUT look out for
other great events coming soon!