RAWR of the Jungle - March 2024

oftheJungle MarchNewsletter

RAWRSupportServices

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Welcometoanotherthrillingand bustlingmonthatMarch!We're thrilledtokickoffthisnewsletter bysharingsomeexcitingupdates withyouall.

Firstly,we'reoverjoyedtoannouncethegrandopeningof ourlittleRAWRStore!Thisspecialspaceshowcasesunique itemscraftedbyindividualswithdisabilities.Whatmakesthis initiativetrulyspecialisthateverypurchasedirectlysupports the creator, allowing us Connect Individuals to Opportunities.

Inotherheartwarmingnews,wecelebratedasignificant milestone with Saha from the Kurdish community, who recentlybecameanAustralianCitizen.ThankyoutoDonfor his invaluable interpretation during this monumental occasion.Besuretocheckoutthesnapshotscapturingthis memorableevent.

However,amidstourjubilantmoments,wealsobidfarewell to a cherished member of our Toowoomba Disability Community,Glady.Herpresenceilluminatedeveryroom, andherabsenceleavesaprofoundvoidinourhearts.Shewill bedearlymissed,andherlegacywillforevershinebrightly amongus.

Shiftinggears,we'rethrilledtocongratulateourRAWR SoccerTeamfortheirremarkablevictoryattheUSQSoccer tournament!Theirunwaveringpassion,determination,and skillwereevidentineverygame,culminatinginawelldeservedtriumph.

Andthat'snotall—werecentlyhostedanopendayatour Stanthorpeoffice,welcominglocalsandpotentialparticipants toexploreourofferingsandgatherinformation.Itwasa fantasticopportunitytoconnectwiththecommunityand showcasetheinvaluableresourcesandsupportweprovide.

Aswereflectontheseachievements,weextendaheartfelt thankyoutoourdedicatedRAWRsometeam.Yourtireless effortsandsteadfastcommitmentmakealltheseincredible accomplishmentspossible.

Cheers,

ManagingdirectoratRAWRSupportServices

“And I’ll rise up I’ll rise like the day I’ll rise up I’ll rise unafraid I’ll rise up And I’ll do it a thousand times again ”

MEET THE MEET THE OFFICE STAFF OFFICE STAFF

SARWET SARWET

My role: CulturalCoordinator

Time at RAWR: Since2020

Background: IcomefromKurdistan/Iraq

Personal Qualities: IhavemasterofArts(Humanitiesand Communication)fromtheUniversityofSouthernQueensland.Iaman authoraboutKurdishSocietiespoliticallyandhistorically.Icanspeak threedifferentlanguagesKurdish(KurmanjiandSoran),Persianand English.

What do I love about my role: Supportingpeoplegenerallyand Disabledpeople,Refugeesandagecarepersonsparticularlygivesenergy toyourdailylife.WheneverIseemyself;Icanmakesomeone'slife betteroreasiermakesmehappyandfeelingproudofmyself.

Future Plans for my role: IwilltrytotransferasmuchinformationaboutdisabilityservicesinAustraliatomycommunity(Kurdish Ayazdy)toinformthemhowtheycanliveasotherswithoutanystress. Alsohelpingthemtobemoreindependentbysupportingthemto attendthosecourseswhichwillbeorganisedaboutServicesand activitiesaroundToowoomba.

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SUNDAY BOWLING SUNDAY BOWLING

Another successful day at Sunset Superbowl in Toowoomba with the champion for this competition being Billy! Awesome job and thank you to all support workers who were involved on this day ��

Auslan For All! Auslan For All!

Our business development manager, Don has been sharing some Auslan signs for us staff to learn. So, why not bring it to our newsletter for all of you to try as well! To welcome the first month of this season, the first sign is...

autumn autumn

How to sign it: With hands flat, fingers together and pointingupwardsandpalmsfacingbackwardsovershoulders; wiggle hands backwards and forwards, keeping fingers together.

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY SHOWS SHOWS

Killarney Show

S t a n t h o r p e

A l l o r a S h o w

S h o w

Come Learn Come Learn

Kurdish! Kurdish!

As well Auslan signs, Don has also been sharing some Kurdish words, so why not add this in as well! For this month, here’s 1-10 in Kurdish Kurmanji!

Sounds like in English:

- Yak

- Doh

- Se as in Set

- Char CH- as church

- Penj (pen-j) PE as in Pet, J as in Jane

- Shash (sh-a-sh) SH as in Shut

- Haft

- Hasht (ha-sh-t)

- Nah as in NAH but a bit softer!

- Da

MEET THE RAWR Family RAWR Family

Time with RAWR: RejoinedtheRAWRsometeamNovember2023.

Fun fact about me: : I’mfluentinAuslan!Isometimesexplainitas,iftwo Chineseparentshaveababy,theywillspeakChinese,wellIhadtwodeaf parents!HadtolearnEnglishlittlebitlaterbutlookatmenow ��

1 thing on my bucket list: SnowboardinJapanorQueenstownNZ–I missCanada!

1 thing I love about RAWR: IlovethatRAWRiscontinuingtogrow intothewonderfulplaceitistoday,andthatisonlyachievedbythelovely staffthroughoutthewholeorganisation.Theamountofcareandlove shownwitheverytaskcanbeseenasitisreflectedbyhappypeople.

What does RAWR mean to me: IbelieveRAWRistheplatformto reallyboostthelivesofthepeoplewesupportandthingsthattheywantto do.EveryoneI’vespokentoisonthesamepageanddrivetogetthebest outcomeswhichreinforcesmymotivationtocontinuefortheseexciting opportunities.Teamworkmakesthedreamwork,manyhandsmakelight work,allthesayings,it’sawelcomingspaceforall!

DON BusinessDevelopment Manager

Saha Oso Australian Citizenship

We give a huge congratulations to one of our RAWRsome Kurdish participants, Saha Oso, as she recently received her Australian citizenship! �� Saha lives in Toowoomba with RAWR providing Auslan interpretation services. RAWR supported her in all the steps of the process of getting her Australian citizenship, so we thank everyone who contributed to this special and memorable day for Saha!

Saha getting her Citizenship with the Mayor of Toowoomba, Geoff McDonald and Counsillor, Melissa Taylor.

WORLDDOWNSYNDROME DAY

March 21, 2024

OnMarch21st,2024,wecelebratethe uniqueness, talents, and abilities of individualswithDownSyndrome.At RAWR Support Services, we raise awareness,promoteinclusion,andfoster aworldwhereeveryoneisvaluedand embracedforwhotheyare.Together, weadvocateforacceptancethroughour compassionate care and unwavering dedication to provide person-centred supports.So,here’stoacreatingamore inclusivesociety!

Stanthorpe Stanthorpe Office Office

And our Stanthorpe office is officially open! We had furniture out, carpet in and then furniture back in, but now it is open for us to provide our undivided care and service to the Stanthorpe community! A huge shout out to Andersons Carpets Stanthorpe and the owner of the business for doing the installation of the carptets. This is only the beginning, so onwards and upwards from here!

Come pop in and visit us ��

Centrepoint

Shop 8/17 Railway Street, Stanthorpe

Monday - Friday

9am-3pm

To celebrate his big 18th, Jacob spent his day in Toowoomba at Kloud9ine and the pool! How amazing and fun did their day look being out in the community celebrating his special day! Thank you to his support workers that accompanied him, you guys are doing an awesome job with Jacob ��

Wednesday Fun!

We’ve had a bit of a change to our Wednesday’s at the Warwick office. So, instead of weekly craft group, we hold different, fun activities to keep our programs fresh and engaging for our participants. So far, we’ve had Bingo and movie day, with the next one being pamper day. Refer to the events calendar at the end of this newsletter, to see what we have in store for the month. A big thank you to SW Steph and all who are involved in organising our activities, this wouldn’t be possible with you guys!

Also, don’t forget, these weekly activities are open to all NDIS participants, so if you want to come along and join us, just phone 4600 0611 or email admin@rawrss.com.au to let us know!

Movie Day

Bingo

again!

On Saturday, February 10th, the RAWR soccer team participated in the USQ Soccer competition, and they won for the second year running! Playing 7, 20-minute matches, the RAWR Soccer Team showed their ball skills, pure passion and determination every game. Congratulations Sarwet and the team for coming out on top again, looked like an amazing day!

Rest In Peace

Rest easy and sleep eternal beautiful soul

Gladys Evans

29/01/1974 - 20/02/2024

RAWR Workshop RAWR Workshop RAWR Workshop

CHICKEN CHICKEN BURGERS BURGERS

Our favourite recipe Ingredients

Burgerbuns

Butter

Chickenpatties

Lettuce

Mayo

Method

1.Butterbothsidesofburgerbun andplaceonanoiledpanto toast.

2.Oncetoasted,removebunsand placechickenpattiesonpanuntil cookedthrough.

3.Whilstwaiting,placelettuce andmayoonbottombun(can useothersaucestoo).

4.Oncechickenisready,remove frompanandplaceonbottom burgerbunandaddtopbun.

5.Waittocool,serveandenjoy!

Cooking! Cooking! Cooking!

Ham& Pineapple Scrolls

Ham,Cheese& Tomato Toasties

BakedBean Quesadillas

Jacobtreating ustosomefairy bread!

Egg Muffins

Women's Day

OnMarch8,2024,wecelebratetheincredible achievements,resilience,andcontributionsof womenallaroundtheworld.Let'scontinueto striveforgenderequality,empowereachother,and createamoreinclusiveandjustsocietyfor everyone.Here'stotheremarkablewomenwho inspireuseveryday!

Wishing all our March celebrants a RAWRsome day!

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12th Karla H