August Newsletter

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HelloandWelcometotheAugusteditionof ourNewsletter,

August Newsletter: Discover the Exceptional Services at RAWR Support Services!

GreetingstoourRAWRSupportServicescommunity!Inthiseditionofour monthlynewsletter,weareexcitedtoshowcasetherangeofexceptional servicesweprovidetoourvaluedparticipants.

Why Choose RAWR Support Services?

AtRAWRSupportServices,wetakeimmenseprideinofferingadiverserange ofsupportstailoredtomeettheindividualneedsofourparticipants.Asa registeredNDISprovider,wearededicatedtoensuringtheutmostsatisfaction andqualitycare.Ourteamofpassionateandqualifiedsupportworkersdelivers personalizedservicesthatencompassSupportCoordination,DailyPersonal Activities,InnovativeCommunityParticipation,DevelopmentofDailyLiving Skills,Interpretation/Translationservices,HomeCarePackagesandmuchmore.

Welcoming the Kurdish Kumunji Community

Wearedelightedtoextendoursupportandinterpretingservicestothevibrant Kurdish Kumunji community in Toowoomba. Our language-interpreting expertsfacilitateeffectivecommunication,ensuringthatculturalnuancesare respectedandunderstood.Wearecommittedtoprovidinganurturingand inclusiveenvironment,fosteringstrongconnectionswithinthecommunity.

Empowering Our Team

AtRAWRSupportServices,ourteamistheheartandsoulofourorganization. Webelieveinempoweringourstaffthroughongoingprofessionaldevelopment andasupportiveworkenvironment.Theirdedicationandpassioncontributeto thehigh-qualityservicesweoffer,enrichingthelivesofourparticipants.

Spotlight on SIL House Leaders

IntroducingourSILHouseLeaders!Wearethrilledtoannouncethe implementationofthisnewinitiative,dedicatedtoimprovingtheday-to-day runningandparticipantcarewithinourSILhomes.Withtheirexpertiseand support,ourSILHouseLeadersensureopenlinesofcommunicationwith familiesandapersonalizedapproachtoparticipantcare.Congratulationsto LeanneBellandKatieSunders.

Building Stronger Connections: Weekly Social Activities

Oursocialactivitiesarebuzzingwithexcitement!JoinusatRAWRSupport Servicesforawidearrayofengagingevents,includingtwice-weeklycooking activities,weeklycraftsessions,andmonthlydiscoswithexcitingthemes.These activitiesfosterasenseofcommunityandcreatememorableexperiencesforall participants.

Providing a Person-Centered Approach

AtRAWRSupportServices,webelieveinbuildingcapacity,notdependency. Ourperson-centeredapproachplacestheindividualatthecoreoftheirsupport journey,empoweringthemtoachievetheirgoalsandleadfulfillinglives.

Staytunedformoreupdates,stories,andhighlightsintheupcomingeditionsof ournewsletter.Wearecommittedtodeliveringexceptionalservicesandcreating positiveimpactsinthelivesofourparticipantsandthecommunityweserve.

ContactustodaytolearnmoreaboutRAWRSupportServicesandhowwecan supportyouoryourlovedonesonyouruniquejourney.Wehavecurrent capacityforallservicesacrossourregions,formoreinformationpleasegiveusa callon46000611andoneofourfriendlyteamwillbeabletoprovideyouwith furtherinformation.

Warmregardsandtakecare,

Hayley

CEORAWRSupportServices

MEET THE MEET THE MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT TEAM TEAM

SAM SAM

My role: Support CoordinatorManager

Time at RAWR: 12 months

Background: IhavefinishedmyDiplomaofCommunityServicesfromQueenslandInstituteofEducation.

In2022,IbeganmyjourneywithRAWRSupportServicesasasupportworker, thenIbecamesupportcoordinatorandovertime,Iprogressedtotheroleof SupportCoordinatorManager.

Personal Qualities: Mypersonalqualitiesincludeastrongpassionformyjoband agenuineenthusiasmforlearning.Honesty,flexibility,andreliabilityarethecore principlesthatguidemyactionsandinteractionswithothers.

What do I love about my role: Myrolemakesasignificantpositiveimpactin people'slives.Empoweringandpreparingthemtoovercomechallengesbringsme immensesatisfaction.Seeingmyworkleadtopositivechangesinsomeone'slifeis trulyfulfilling.It'stheepitomeofwhyIcherishwhatIdo.

Future Plans for my role: Iamdeeplypassionateaboutassistingthoseinneed, especiallyNDISparticipants.Myprimaryfocusistoexpandourservicesto outreachareastoprovidesupporttoindividualsinruralareaswhorequire assistance.WorkingatRAWRSShasbeenatransformativeexperience, empoweringbothmypersonalandprofessionalgrowth.Itakeimmensepridein beingpartofanorganizationthat'sdedicatedtochangingpeople’slivesandvalues diversity.Ourmanagementteam,supportcoordinatorsandsupportworkersare exceptionalindividuals,committedtomakingameaningfulimpactonthelivesof others.Together,wearemakingapositivedifferenceinthecommunity.

PLUMBS CHAMBERS PLUMBS CHAMBERS HistoryTours

Throughout Jumpers & Jazz, RAWRSS offered free history tours for the public, showcasing this historic building we're so privileged to call home. With some items loaned from Pringle Cottage, look what we had displayed!

RAWRSS' Jumpers & Jazz Tree! RAWRSS' Jumpers & Jazz Tree! RAWRSS' Jumpers & Jazz Tree!

A massive thank you to everyone who gave a helping hand with decorating our Jumpers & Jazz Tree! Coming together with our secret knitting talents not only created an amazing looking tree, but also the best one ��

Out Out &

Trulyajampackedmonth, filledwithsomany placestoseeand thingstodo.This isonlyasnippetof whatour participantsgotup to!

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About About About

AllAboard! AllAboard! AllAboard!

#trainspam #trainspam #trainspam

Jumpers Jumpers Jumpers Jazz Jazz Jazz&

Jill'snew Jill'snew Jill'snew wheels! wheels! wheels!

Wehadavery happyJillatthe officewhenshegot hernewwheels. Checkthemout!

puttingintheworkat thegym!

Ourparticipants

140g no-added-salt tomato paste

1 capsicum, diced

1/2 bunch coriander (save a few sprigs to garnish)

1 red onion, sliced

320g chicken breast, poached and shredded

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tbs ground cumin

4 whole grain tortillas

425g corn

Chicken Quesadillas Ingredients

1/2 cup Macro freekeh, cooked

1 tbs olive oil

425g Macro Organic red kidney beans, drained

3 cloves garlic, minced

80g light tasty shredded cheese

M E T H O D

Step 1 of 2

Heat oil in large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add cumin and ground coriander and stir for 1 minute. Add tomato paste, kidney beans, corn and capsicum and cook, stirring, until thickened. Stir in chicken, freekeh and coriander.

Step 2 of 2 Heat a clean non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 1 tortilla to the pan, fill half with chicken mixture and a quarter of the cheese. Fold closed and toast on each side for 1-2 minutes or until golden and cheese has melted. Repeat with remaining mixture and tortillas. Slice each folded quesadilla in half and serve immediately.

Trav's Escapades!

Shaz have travelled through to Captains Mountain just 10 kms west of Millmerran. There is only a service station there which has recently reopened after being abandoned for awhile. It's the last servo before Goondiwindi. Once back in Millmerran Trav found an office for the new Captains Mountain Wind Farm. The office was closed but Trav was able to see the brochures and information on the subject - this is expected to begin next year.

Another Friday the travelling duo drove through Gatton, Rosewood where Trav read all the towns and cities both here and overseas on the sign post at the Rosewood Park. On the way to Amberley, the couple were very surprised to see a huge Airforce Plane circling the area on a training mission. The plane came very low over the car. Great for photos. Trav is interested in researching when there may be an open day at Amberley to go to in the future. It's been another very interesting and adventurous month.