Evolve Newsletter: 2018 December

E VOLVE NE W S PROGRAMS IN 2019

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

REPLACE YOUR APPLIANCES

DECEMBER 2018

RESIDENT & BOARD MEET and GREET Evolve’s Business Support & Facilities Manager, Pam Spano, with Mrs Concepcion Monge.

Evan Maclean from Kat Stanley Photography © Evolve Housing

We had the pleasure of welcoming 100 Evolve residents to our offices in Parramatta last month for the Resident & Board Meet and Greet.

The event was held on Tuesday 20 November and featured free lunch, kids’ activities and community gardening (with take-home freebie pizza herbs!).

Our Chairman Paul Howlett gave a speech highlighting Evolve’s achievements and initiatives over the past year, and members of the Board enjoyed spending time with residents.

Evolve staff were available to speak with residents and answer any questions they had.

We all had a great day and look forward to welcoming more residents back next year!

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EVOLVE can now provide NILS LOANS We have partnered with Good Shepherd Microfinance to provide loans under the No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS).

The loans give individuals and families on low incomes access to safe, fair and affordable credit.

Loans are available for up to $1,500 for essential goods and services such as fridges, washing machines and medical procedures. Repayments are set up at an affordable amount over 12 to 18 months.

To be eligible for NILS, you must have a Health Care Card or earn less than $45,000 a year (after tax). Loans cannot be used for cash, bond, rent arrears, debt consolidation, holidays or bills.

From 2019, NILS will replace Evoloans.

If you are interested in getting a loan through NILS, please contact our Community Engagement team on resengage@evolvehousing.com.au or by calling 1800 693 865.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES Are you looking for a challenge or want to learn some new skills? We currently have opportunities available through our partners.

To apply for any of the below jobs or learn more, please send your resume to resengage@evolvehousing.com.au or call our Community Engagement team on 1800 693 865.

We can also help you develop a resume, learn interview techniques and look for other jobs.

Cabinetmaker 1st Year Apprenticeship

Horticultural Traineeship

Take the first step into your career in a trade!

Cassola Quality Kitchens are seeking an Apprentice Cabinetmaker to join their busy team based in Penrith.

The right person will be comfortable in a team environment and have a keenness to learn. The position requires 38 hours a week with one day attending a Cabinetmaking TAFE course. Basic computer skills are also needed.

Award wages will be paid including allowances and overtime when required.

Do you like working with nature? Waratah Group is offering a traineeship with a view to transitioning the trainee into full-time employment after 12 months.

They are looking for someone friendly and reliable with an interest in gardening, landscaping and working outdoors.

You’ll work 38 hours a week including time studying Certificate II in Horticulture at TAFE. The role will have you working around Western Sydney, servicing the lawns and grounds that Waratah manages.

The role will start in January 2019.

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PROGRAMS IN 2019 Evolve is your community housing provider, but we also aim to help you improve your lifestyle. We have a range of programs and activities to help you study, learn new skills and socialise within your community. To learn more about any of these programs or sign up, contact our Community Engagement team by emailing resengage@evolvehousing.

High School Help Get financial support for your child’s high school studies for up to three years. This includes professional tutoring and covers school related expenses. Applications are open now for 2019, and close on February 15.

com.au or calling 1800 693 865.

Keep Educating Yourself This program provides financial support for you to complete courses for TAFE, a trade, university or private college. If you are accepted into the program, you can access up to $4,500 over three years to help you complete your training.

Friendship Aged Network (FAN) If you’re in your senior years, you can receive a friendly phone call on a regular basis in the comfort of your home. You can become a FAN member, or become a valued volunteer who makes the calls and supports their community.

Energy Locals Go! Grant

Financial support of $350 per household per year up to two years to encourage children and young people to get involved in sports and physical activity and start feeling the benefits.

Evolve Housing has partnered with Energy Locals to help our residents and the broader Evolve community get a better deal on electricity. All Evolve Housing residents that sign up to the deal will receive $10 every quarter credited to their Evolve account. To sign up, go to: energylocals.com.au/providers/evolve

Community Gardens Enjoy tending to an edible garden that everyone in your resident block can contribute to and benefit from.

In partnership with Community Greening, this program encourages social time with your neighbours, while delivering fruits and vegetables for everyone to enjoy.

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Save the date We always have fun activities and events planned to entertain, inspire and educate our residents. Take a look at what’s coming up over the next few months, and don’t forget to save the date and keep your eye on our website for more information.

All bookings are available online at evolvehousing.eventbrite.com or by calling 1800 myevolve (1800 693 865).

Stepping On Program Stepping On is an exciting, friendly community group program for seniors.

It is designed to build knowledge, strength and confidence to remain independent at home. Research has shown a 31% reduction in falls for participants.

When: Weekly 4 hour sessions for 7 weeks, starting in February Where: Bankstown area

Digital Basics Workshop Learn the basics of life online, smartphone use, social media and how to stay safe on the internet with this free workshop.

When: 3 consecutive weekly sessions, starting in January Where: Bankstown and Parramatta areas

Money Management Workshop Learn how to manage your money and take control of your finances with this practical, fun and easy course.

When: 3 consecutive weekly sessions, starting in January Where: Bankstown and Parramatta areas

Updated Policies and Factsheets on the website We’ve updated some of our policies and fact sheets relating to residents. Please visit our website at evolvehousing.com.au if you’re interested in reading them.

Replace your HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES and SAVE! Do you have a fridge that’s over 6 years old, or a plasma or cathode-ray tube television? If so, you may be eligible to get a big discount on purchasing new appliances for your home.

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The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage is offering 40% off the cost of a fridge and 50% off the cost of a television if you replace your old models with newer energy efficient models.

To receive this offer, you must be a NSW resident and hold a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card or Low Income Health Care Card or a Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card.

The offer only applies to certain selected models of fridges and televisions.

For more information or to apply, visit: energysaver.nsw.gov.au/appliance.

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