RAWR of the Jungle May

oftheJungle MayNewsletter

Our mission- Connecting Individuals with Opportunities

Respect Attitude Willingness Resilience

Wordfromthe CEO

Hello and welcome to the May edition of our newsletter.

The weather has become a little cooler, and we are now in the last month of autumn. We have all enjoyed the short working weeks over the last couple of months, the short weeks make it difficult to keep track of the days �� May brings us Mother’s Day, our participants are busy making beautiful mother’s day cards and gifts at our weekly craft group for the special person in their life, I hope all our wonderful mothers have a great day and get very spoiled by their families.

April is a month of celebrations and a holy month of Ramadan - Eid Mubarak! To our friends and family, Saturday 22/4/2023 was the last day of Ramadan. The crescent moon was observed, and the celebration began, sending the best wishes for Eid to you, may Allah grant all your prayers.

Our Yezidis family, celebrated Charshama Sari Sali holiday which takes place on the third Wednesday in April, our families shared their traditions with us, eggs are bolied and colored to represent the next stage of world creation: vegetation growing When Yezidis play the game of haggan and the egg breaks, they are recreating the story of creation where the pearl burst and the material world (sun, earth, stars) came to existence. We are so fortunate here at RAWR Support Services to have such a multicultural team which allows us to experience cultures from all over the world.

NDIS updates:

Minister for the NDIS Bill Shorten's National Press Club address

On Tuesday 18 April the Hon. Bill Shorten MP addressed the National Press Club in Canberra on the future of the NDIS.

Andrew Tillett, the political correspondent for the Australian Financial Review, introduced Minister Shorten who reminded all Australians the Scheme is here to stay. If you would like to watch the minister’s full address, please click the link below.

IN FULL: Government Services minister Bill Shorten addressed NDIS concerns at Press Club | ABC News - YouTube

Take Care.

Hayley CEO RAWR Support Services

MEET THE MEET THE MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT TEAM TEAM

Tony - Workflow Manager

My role at RAWR Support Services is Workflow Manager. My role is to provide support and assistance to our team of support workers this involves dealing with any day-to-day issues they might have.

In my role I deal with a lot of different issues everyday. I very much like talking to people and helping where I can make their job easier or answer any questions they might have. We have a great team of support workers with a huge range of skills, our support workers come from many different backgrounds which makes RAWR unique in being able to support any participant that would like supports.

The best part of my role is seeing the many participants we have enjoying the great group activities that we run here at RAWR. This is made possible by the wonderful support workers as they support and empower all our participants to be the best, they can be each day.

I really enjoy working at RAWR Support Services as I get to meet new people all the time and help support them to meet their goals and I feel with the great team of support workers RAWR has we are able to do this very well.

I see myself working at RAWR for a very long time , it’s a great place to work and being able to help people everyday makes the job very fulfilling.

Gym

Everyone is loving that the RAWR gym is now open for classes!

# WalkingSuperStars

Everyone is getting involved & enjoying the RAWR walking challenge!

EASTER EASTERDISCO DISCO

SupportServices

TheroleofaSupportCoordinator:

Asupportcoordinatorisaprofessionalwhoistherehelpyou todevelopyourNDISgoals&formulateaclearplanonhow youcanachievethesegoals.

Theycanhelpyoumanage&maximiseyoursupportsby ensuringyouunderstandyourplan,areawareofavailable supports&byhelpingyouconnectwithrelevantservices.

HereatRAWRSupportServiceswehaveadedicated& motivatedteamofsupportcoordinatorsreadytoassist.

"IenjoymyshiftswhereIam abletodocommunityaccess andtravellingwithclientsto thingslikeappointmentsor holidays.Itisamazingtosee ourclientshaveaccessto& enjoybeingpartofthewider Warwickcommunity." Chloe -RAWR

Support Worker

Respect Attitude Willingness Resilience

RDINATION SUPPORT WORK INTERPRETING HOME CARE PACKAGES HOME AND GARDEN MAINTENANCE SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING SPECIALISED DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION SOCIAL GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES REGISTERED NDIS PROVIDER SupportServices www.rawrss.net.au Respect Attitude Willingness Resilience "ConnectingIndividualsto Opportunities" Servicing: Warwick,Toowoomba,Allora, Clifton,Dalby,Chinchilla, Miles,Roma,Stanthorpe, Wallangara,Tenterfield, Goondiwindi&Moree. 0746000611 CONTACT admin@rawrss.com.au 84FitzroySt,Warwick 114NorthSt, NorthToowoomba

Out Out Out & About About About

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Out Out Out & About About About

Big Thanks to the Community Hub for the P Party.. everyone had a ball!

NING NING INGSERVICES SERVICES SERVICES ServicesInclude: LawnMaintenance Mowing Edging GardenCare Weeding Hedge Cutting Green Waste Removal HandymanServices General Maintenance and repairs For more information 4600 0611

Helping out

RAWR Gardening Services have been lucky enough to have Billy helping out! What an amazing job he has been doing...

This year RAWR Support Services celebrated Auslan Day with a colouring in competition. We had so many amazing entries it was hard to choose our winners. Congratulations to Mia & Donna on their Win!

SupportServicespresents... When: Thursday 25th May 2023 Where: RAWR Support Services 84 Fitzroy St, Warwick Time: 9am - 10am Everydollarraised helpssupportthose impactedbycancer. RSVP by 19/05/23 to 4600 0611 Donate here

Getting Jumpers & Jazz ready....

RAWR is getting ready to decorate our tree for Jumpers & Jazz in July. We will be tree number 54 outside Westpac Bank on Palmerin St.

RAWR will also be hosting our very own Jumpers & Jazz event.. more information to come soon. but get excited if you enjoy all things history..

Very spoilt!

The staff at RAWR have been getting spoilt with coffee & slice.

YUM! Thanks Margie

the Meet Meet Meet crew crew crew

Meet Shannen

Role:SupportWorkerWarwick

TimeatRAWR:2years

WhatdoImostlikeaboutmyroleatRAWR?Myfavouritepartofmy roleasaSupportWorkeriswitnessingparticipantsachievetheirgoals andbeingabletobeapartoftheirjourney.

Favouriteholidaydestination?IwouldlovetogototheHobbit VillageinNewZealand.IwouldliketogototheHobbitVillageasI'ma fanofTheLordoftheRings.

IwouldalsoliketogototheUKfortheHarryPotterstudiotour.

Myfavoritefood?Dolmades.

WhatdoIliketodoinmysparetime?Rollerskatingwithmyfamily andlearningnewthingsaboutmyself.

Myhobbies?Rollerskating,boxing,swimming,contactsports(likesoccer andfootball)andgoingonbushwalks.

DoIhavebigplansformyfuture?MygoalistobecomeaPaediatric Nurse.I'llbetakingthefirststepinachievingmygoalbystartingmy DiplomaofNursinginApril.

the Meet Meet Meet crew crew crew

Time with RAWR: 1 Year

Hobbies:Donnahasverybusysocialcalendar.Her favouritethingstodoinhersparetimethoughisplaying Unowithherfriendsandshealsolikestoplaysolitaireon herlaptop.

FavouriteActivity:Donnalovesthecookinggroupat RAWRSupportServices&shealwaysenjoysRAWR's craft&cardmaking.Shehasmadesomeveryspecial& beautifulcards.DonnaalsoenjoyspotterywiththePotters Society&playingbocceonFridayattheCommunityHub.