What's the Gossip? Disability Provider Bundaberg

May—July 2020 Volume 47

What’s the Gossip?

Everybody loves getting healthy and fit with Arm chair Yoga.

Karen-Ann

Luke, Tarrah, Hayley, Sheree, Amber & Deb with their be happy bees.

Terry

Update from Clive Hi everyone.

Welcome to another newsletter, packed full of stories and pictures of many of our customers enjoying themselves, and learning new skills.

I am pleased to report that all staff have worked tirelessly to ensure that our customers are safe, and as protected as they can be, and this has meant that, to date, no staff member or customer has, when tested for COVID-19, had a positive result. I can see that everyone is adhering to the difficult situation we’re in, but I know you’ll agree that we are lucky at the moment that QLD is not Victoria. Our thoughts do go out to everyone affected in that State.

Meantime, our staff do what they can to ensure our customers get out and about, enjoy the activities of their preference, and still stay safe and healthy.

Meantime, keep up the great work you are ALL doing, your efforts are much appreciated.

I mentioned last time that we were awaiting the final report from the external Auditors on Carinbundi, and I’m pleased to say that as one of the larger Service Providers in the Bundaberg Region, we achieved an excellent result. Again, my thanks goes out to all those staff and Managers who worked really hard to ensure we got this great outcome.

We have employed quite a few new staff recently, and I know the current staff will welcome them to their respective work-locations and help the newbies settle in with our lovely customers.

We at Carinbundi have, as one of our goals, to do our best - on a daily basis - to ensure our customers learn new skills, achieve their goals, but also….. to have FUN! Stay safe, and stay well everyone!

Clive

Helen and Deb out for a walk learning road safety rules and how to be Covid safe and using their elbows to press the button to cross the street.

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What’s the Gossip?

Supported Independent Living Making the decision to move out of home and live independently is a defining moment in the lives of those living with a disability. Even more so if you need support and are unable to live on your own.

Carinbundi have Supported Independent Living (SIL) in shared living arrangements as well as one-on-one. It depends on the individual requirements of the residents.

At Carinbundi, we will work with you to ensure your individual needs are met.

We have trained and dedicated staff available to support house members with personal care, meal preparation, household tasks, shopping, attending medical appointments, recreational activities and much more.

We would love to talk to you and your family about SIL and help guide you throughout the process. Call us on 4158 9600 or carinbundi@carinbundi.com.au and we can start a conversation!

At the moment, we have a few vacancies which could suit and we also have new properties becoming available later in the year.

Heather at home in her SIL house.

Bradley cooking at home.

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Naidoc Week 2020 Day Services celebrated by making artwork.

Heather, Terry and Kay showing off some of their work.

Graham painting.

Kay, Emily, Shaun, Yvonne & Heather making boomerangs.

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What’s the Gossip?

The Carinbundi Foundation would like to thank the North Bundaberg Lions Club and Richers Bricks & Pavers for their generous donation to the Foundation’s Buy-a-Brick Campaign.

If anybody would like to make a donation, head to the website: www.carinbundifoundation.org.au

Carinbundi Fundraising Candles We still have some fund-raising candles available for sale. Just $20 each. We have two fragrances – Coconut & Lime as well as Lemongrass & Coconut.

These are soy candles provided by ‘Stuff & Candles’.

They are available at our offices at 52a Hinkler Avenue and 139 Barolin Street. (Cash only).

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Luke

Graham

Bundaberg has the best weather for fishing and Carinbundi Clients take full advantage of the beautiful days fishing at their favourite spots.

Johnny & Amber Khy

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Fridays Living & Lifestyle Ladies Heather, Kim, Leanne and Kay enjoyed a lovely day out at the Botanic Gardens.

Chris out for a walk learning about train crossings.

The Botanic gardens is a great place to take your dog.

Just ask Lydia who took Peggy Sue for a walk and Amber who took Tinkerbell on a train ride.

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Hayley, Skye and Emily love belting out songs on karaoke days.

Day Services practice their dance moves to Thriller. What great Zombies they are!

Yvonne playing the organ.

Outdoor Sports Fun Skye lawn bowls

Kara hand tennis

Deb soccer

Mitch and Shaun hockey

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What’s the Gossip?

Dwayne and Luke hard at work restoring outdoor furniture for St Patricks School.

Kathryn was all smiles with her artwork in progress and very pleased with the end result.

Do you know why there is a shortage of toilet paper?????

See page 10 for answer.

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Robbie with his t-shirt that he printed with how he feels about Covid-19.

Khy, Shaun, Emily, Matt, Leanne and Deb all with their great designs.

If you would like to design you own contact Day Services on 4158 9680.

Game on! Staff and clients all enjoy a good game of basket ball.

Helen & Cimah enjoying some yoga

Answer from page 9.

Because when somebody sneezes in the supermarket, everyone poops themselves………

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What’s the Gossip?

CHARITY GOLF DAY Our Charity Golf Day is happening again on Sunday 4 October.

It was such a fun day and a huge success last year we have decided to do it again in 2020 now that many Covid-19 restrictions have been eased.

So far, 2020 has been a very difficult year for many so we are hoping that people will come out and enjoy a fun day of golf together.

Here is the link to the Facebook event and we would love if you could like and share this so we get the word out to as many people as possible. https://www.facebook.com/events/611233933129301/ We are definitely looking for players, hole sponsors and prizes so if you can help out in any way, please contact Deb on 4158 9641 or dphillips@carinbundi.com.au.

There will be a BBQ on the day which we will be running so we are also looking for donations and volunteers if you have some time available on Sunday 4 October.

Iva visiting the girls at one of Carinbundi SIL properties.

Iva, Heather, Teresa and Leanne enjoyed muffins and laughs.

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Contact Burnett Respite Services Ltd t/a

Carinbundi

PO Box 7011 BUNDABERG NORTH 4670 P (07) 4158 9600 E reception@carinbundi.com.au W www.carinbundi.com.au

Do you have any photos 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

22/08/2020

Bunnings Sausage Sizzle

8am to 2pm

Come and buy a sausage and support Carinbundi 28/08/2020 and

Bundaberg Drive In Movies

29/08/2020

Recreational Precinct

29/08/2020 to

Art as an Act of Optimism

09/11/2020

Art Gallery

04/10/2020

Carinbundi Charity Golf Day Bundaberg Golf Club

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6.30pm 9am to 4pm

10am