Onemda Weekly eNews - Friday 20 January, 2023
Dear Participants, Families & Carers,
Welcome to our first weekly news update for 2023. We hope you all had a wonderful break and were able to find time to rest and relax. As this is our first issue for the year, please make sure you take the time to check this week’s updates as some information may affect you, or the person in your care.
WELCOME BACK!
We were very excited to welcome all our participants back to programs for 2023! We are especially delighted to welcome all new Group Services participants who have joined us across our Campuses. We hope everyone has enjoyed their first week!
If you need to contact us any time, please call on 9842 1955 or use the email addresses below:
- Participant Absences [email protected]
- General Enquiries [email protected]
- Accounts Enquiries [email protected]
- Service Agreement/Schedule of Support Enquiries [email protected]
REMINDER TO BE SunSmart!
Please remember to be SunSmart, especially as we plan to spend more time outside when the weather permits. There are five important steps to remember…
- SLIP on covering clothing
- SLOP on SPF 30 (or higher) broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen
- SLAP on a hat
- SEEK shade
- SLIDE on some sunglasses
VIEW THE CANCER COUNCIL SUNSMART PAGE HERE
IMPORTANT - ONEMDA CLOSURE DATES…
Onemda is closed on Thursday 26 January (Australia Day public holiday).
Please make sure you plan for this closure date accordingly.
To view our list of important/closure dates for 2023, you can find the most up-to-date version by referring to this link.
ONEMDA LINKEDIN PAGE
Our LinkedIn page shares some wonderful stories about our partnerships, Team members, research projects and more…
If you would like to follow our LinkedIn page, you can connect with us via the link HERE.
STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
On Monday 16 January, all Onemda staff participated in a Professional Development Day. We covered some essential training to ensure we keep up-to-date with best practice.
All staff completed CPR training, and then participated in sessions covering topics including Practical Manual Handling, Disability Awareness, Positive Behaviour Support, Incident Reporting, Bullying & Harassment and Child Safety.
STAYING SAFE WITH COVID-19 – NEW VIDEO!
While restrictions have eased and we are all urged to ‘live with COVID’, there’s no question the pandemic is far from over. That means it’s still important to be aware of how to keep yourself, and your loved ones, safe and healthy.
Inclusions Australia have created a video with Speak Out Advocacy bout how you can live with COVID-19 and stay safe.
SINGLE-USE PLASTICS BAN – HERES WHAT TO DO!
From 1 February, businesses in Victoria will be banned from buying and using single-use plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery, cups and take-away containers.
Straws, in particular, are routinely used by people with disabilities and those who support them, so the government has ensured these will still be available to people with disabilities, their support workers, service providers, family members or friends who support their care.
If you need straws, you will need to request these specially from your retailer. There is no need to prove a disability or medical need. As products may not always be in stock, we recommend you stock up ahead of the ban and allow plenty of time for new orders, to avoid running out.
Of course, with single-use plastics making up a third of the litter in our streets and waterways, it’s always good to think about how you can reduce your reliance on these or find alternatives.
For more information about the ban, access the government’s fact sheets here.
HELP US FIND NEW TEAM MEMBERS!
Are you, or someone you know, looking for a career change in 2023?
Onemda continues to grow quickly, so we are always looking for great people to join our team. We currently have vacancies for a Therapy Manager, Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Practice Lead, Educator, Senior Administration Officer, casual Educator Support Roles for Group Services as well as volunteering opportunities.
If you are interested in any of our available roles, or know anyone who might be a good fit, please click on the link and feel free to share with your connections.
PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH PROJECT
We are currently seeking participants to join a research project run by MedTechVic (Swinburne University) in collaboration with Onemda. The research will look at new approaches for enabling better postural support for clients.
Have you ever wondered how positioning affects quality of life? We want to hear from you, the experts in this topic.
We are looking for people who:
- Require postural support, OR
- People who implement postural support for someone as a carer or therapist.
You will be remunerated for your time.
Please feel free to share this information with your network.
DID YOU SEE OUR SUMMER NEWSLETTER?
The Summer edition of our Onemda Insight quarterly newsletter was a bumper issue, filled with stories and important industry news which may be of interest to you or the person in your care.
If you missed this in your email, or would like to read it again, you can view it here.
We hope you enjoy it!
HAVE YOU HAD YOUR SAY ABOUT THE NDIS?
The NDIS Review is a chance for you to provide your feedback. Its approach is to ‘LISTEN’ and ‘LEARN’ from people who have lived experience of disability, and the ‘PRIORITISE’ actions based on the information received.
There are many ways that you can have your say. Plus, it’s fully accessible, so you can provide your input online, over the phone, via video or by writing in.
Have you had your say?
Click on the link to head to the website and let your voice be heard…
CAMPUS HIGHLIGHT
RINGWOOD – PATHWAYS TO INDEPENDENCE & EMPLOYMENT (PIE)
Ringwood Campus saw 2022 out with a bang! Our Creative Arts group organised an amazing end of year production and gave everyone the opportunity to show off their many talents. The stars of the show were Kath & Kim, along with Kel Knight and Sharon Strzelecki making an appearance. It was noice…. different…. unusual.
After a well-deserved break and some time to relax we have got straight back into the swing of things. To start the year off we will be joining in a workplace tour at Ezy Chef – a commercial catering service. We will also be joining a volunteer training session with Eastern Volunteer Services. Everyone at Ringwood Campus is looking forward to the year ahead and we can’t wait to share more with you in a couple of months’ time!
Please enjoy your weekend!
In the meantime, as always, if you have any questions about anything in this newsletter don’t hesitate to contact us.
Kind regards,
The Onemda Team
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