Carinbundi Family Newsletter - February to April 2021

February 2021—April 2021 Volume 50

What’s the Gossip?

Hayley is obviously having a fun time working on her muscles.

Lorraine working on her air fern planter.

Day Services were very excited when the police came to visit. The clients even got to sit in the vehicle.

Update from Clive Bigger Better Stronger What’s New at Carinbundi Over the last six months, we have had some big changes at Carinbundi including: Major property investment for Supported Independent Living:  Buss Street Units  Wallace Street House and Annex  Frank Gilbert Drive  Griffith Street

New technology in all SIL houses happening by end April

Rostering & Staff Recruitment Additional rostering staff have been employed to better manage the increase in customers and support workers.

Vehicles Carinbundi Foundation purchased a wheel -chair friendly minivan last year (takes 2 wheelchairs) Carinbundi has taken delivery of a wheel -chair van (takes one wheelchair) The two additional vehicles has made a big difference providing suitable transport for our customers.

Covid-19 Vaccinations We are currently working on the best way forward to ensure the safety of our customers particularly in Phase 1 for those living in SIL. To ensure that our staff and customers fully understand what is involved with the Covid 19 vaccination, we developed an information pack to help people make an informed decision that is right for them. Please see our website for more information.

We encourage everybody to visit the Health Department website. This is kept up to date and also has a series of easy read resources.

What else is in the Pipeline?    

New Website being developed which will be much more user-friendly.

Radio advertising on Hitz FM – we are part of the Helping Hands campaign.

A new corporate video is being produced – Watch this Space!

Continuing to grow our social media channels. We would love you to follow us on our social media channels.

Carinbundi Facebook; Carinbundi Instagram; Carinbundi Linkedin; Carinbundi Foundation Facebook; Carinbundi Foundation Instagram; Carinbundi Foundation Linkedin.

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What’s the Gossip?

Everybody loves eating out and Carinbundi has added morning and afternoon teas to their program. This enables the clients to build their money management and social interaction skills.

Tarrah Amber

Kara uses her Ipad to order her morning tea at Across the Waves.

Terry enjoying his cuppa.

Debra and Skye enjoying milkshakes.

Helen paying for her morning tea.

River Cruz Cafe

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Groups The Men’s Inclusion Group had a great day at Flying High bird Sanctuary.

Luke thought it was great having the birds sitting on his head and shoulders.

Johan wasn’t too keen on the birds but he loved the other animals.

The Girls Friendship group had awesome fun on their day out at Splitters Farm.

One of the fun activities that the Boyzone group likes to do is to go bowling. Liam showing of his skills.

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What’s the Gossip?

As the name suggests, our “Eat with Choice” program is just that. Our clients get to choose what they want to cook and we support them to achieve that.

Cooking and food preparation has been a key part of our program for many years and we are continually looking at ways to improve how we meet the individual needs of the clients.

“We introduced the ‘Eat With Choice’ program about six weeks ago,” said Tania Anderson, Day Services Manager.

“Many of our clients have a goal of learning to cook but we felt this needed to be expanded to include planning and preparation.”

“This program plays a big part in our overall Life Skills curriculum. This has led to a number of our clients doing meal prep in the kitchen at Meals on Wheels.”

Our clients are encouraged to research recipes, plan a meal, shop for ingredients, cook as well as clean-up.

Budget plays another important aspect of the planning stage. With the majority of our clients living on a disability support pension, shopping and cooking to a budget is crucial.

The good thing about our “Eat With Choice” program is that clients get to take their cooking home to share with family or friends.

“I love cooking, especially when I get to take it home to share with my family and show what I’ve done,” said Tarrah.

Contact our Intake Team on 4158 9600 if you are interested in becoming part of this program.

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Have you seen the new signage out the front of Day Services? Did you know that now you can access the offices from there.

Debra and Mitch working hard planting the new garden.

Each day Luke waters the garden to keep the plants growing.

Q1: What did the left eye say to the right eye?

Q2: What do you call a group of bats?

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Answers on page 10.

What’s the Gossip?

Recently, Evan travelled by train overnight with other Special Olympics members, for the first State Games that were held in Mackay.

Evan gained a Gold Medal in the “Challenge Level” for Ten Pin Bowling.

The athletes and supporters had a great weekend of sport and socializing, before another overnight train trip back to Bundy.

Fundraising Candles Carinbundi Foundation has scented candles for sale!

Only $20 each - Cheap as Chips!

Available at 52 Hinkler Avenue & Barolin Street receptions

Salted Caramel, Lemongrass & Lime, Coconut & Lime

Perfect Mother's Day Gift!

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Ruth had a great holiday with her family and carer when they went to Malaney. She visited a dairy farm, had her nails done and went out for dinner. They even visited a donut shop.

Bradley went on a trip through the North Burnett to Cania Gorge on his holiday.

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What’s the Gossip?

Chris was lucky enough to go to the Gold Coast where he went to Movie World, Dreamworld and Seaworld.

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Who’s been to the Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel recently? Sarah, Pam & Jon had a visit around to some of Bundaberg’s key tourist sites. A highlight was the tasting at Bundy Brewed Drinks. It was difficult selecting a favourite with Peach, Sarsparella and the original Ginger Beer coming up trumps. Everybody left with a six-pack to enjoy later.

A1: Between us, something smells………..

A2: A group of bats is called a Couldron of bats.

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What’s the Gossip?

Lydia playing cricket at indoor sports.

Stephen enjoys a bike ride.

Fern working out at the free fitness station at Bargara.

Shaun dancing

Emily, Kara, Deb and Helen all working hard at the gym.

With the great weather we are having, fitness in the park is so much fun.

Hayley, Deb and Shaun swimming.

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Contact Burnett Respite Services Ltd t/a Carinbundi PO Box 7011 BUNDABERG NORTH 4670 P (07) 4158 9600

Do you have any photos or stories you would like included in the next Newsletter ??

Please send your photos along with your story to: Editor: lquitorio@carinbundi.com.au

DATE

EVENT

TIME

09.05.2021

Mothers Day Concert

2pm

Alexandra Park

Free Event

QLD Maroons visit to Day Services

10.30am

01.06.2021

Bookings required contact Deb Phillips Ph: 4158 9641

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