Page 1 of 11 ROC & LEISURE NEWS TERM1/2016 WELCOME TO OUR SUMMER ROC & LEISURE NEWSLETTER FOR 2016! Hello Everyone, Welcome to Term 4 at Creating Links! We are very excited to announce that we are extending our services throughout South Western Sydney. Programs have commenced in Auburn, Campsie, Camden, and Mittagong. The new program, ‘Link & Play Club’, will cater to children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old, with an Intellectual Disability and/or Developmental Delay. ‘Link & Play Club’ will run fortnightly, on a Saturday, from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm. Children will be invited to participate in in-house activities and excursions that have been designed to assist them in developing their social skills, developing new friendships, and gaining an increased sense of independence and engagement with the community around them. In the past term, Creating Links offered carers of children with a disability the opportunity to participant in a free health program. ‘My Body, My Well-Being’ provided carers with two educational sessions about making healthy food choices, and a six week exercise program. Thank you to ClubGRANTS Bankstown for making the program possible. Creating Links also had the opportunity to host free NDIS information sessions on Tuesday 24 November 2015 and on Wednesday 2 December. To better help you prepare for the NDIS, additional information sessions will be organised in the new year. The NSW rollout of the NDIS is expected to cover 140,000 participants. From 1 July 2016, the NDIS will be available in 7 districts (Central Coast, Northern Sydney, South Western Sydney, Southern NSW, Western Sydney and the remaining people in Hunter New England and Blue Mountains Nepean. From 1 July 2017, the NDIS will begin to be available in Illawarra, Mid North Coast, Murrumbidgee, Northern NSW, South Eastern Sydney, Sydney, Western and Far West. For your information, paper transport tickets are now being phased out in NSW from 1 January 2016. We advise that you purchase an Opal Card so you may access public transport when necessary. If you are attending a group where you will be taking the train, you are required to have an Opal Card with you. Please see the attached information sheet for more details. We will also like to welcome our new Respite Support Workers; Mahesh, Shubha and Patrick. They are very exited to meet you and be part of Creating Links team. on a sad note we will like to say good bye to Anne and wish her the best of luck in her future career. Finally advising everyone our office will be closed on Tuesday 22nd December 2015 and will reopen on the 4th January 2016. if you require to make bookings you can email or post your request alternatively bookings can be taken over the phone in the new year. We kindly send our best wishes a happy festivity session and best wishes for 2016! Thank you, Gissell and Cassandra. CONTACT INFORMATION 8713 7700 8713 7799 Ground Floor 58 Kitchener Parade Bankstown NSW 2200 [email protected]https://www.facebook.com/ creatinglinksau/ SERVICE INFORMATION Gissell Avila Disability Services Manager Cassandra Simonetti Supported Leisure Officer
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ROC & LEISURE NEWS TERM1/2016
WELCOME TO OUR SUMMER ROC & LEISURE NEWSLETTER FOR 2016!
Hello Everyone,
Welcome to Term 4 at Creating Links!
We are very excited to announce that we are extending our services throughout South Western Sydney. Programs have
commenced in Auburn, Campsie, Camden, and Mittagong. The new program, ‘Link & Play Club’, will cater to children between
the ages of 5 and 12 years old, with an Intellectual Disability and/or Developmental Delay. ‘Link & Play Club’ will run fortnightly,
on a Saturday, from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm. Children will be invited to participate in in-house activities and excursions that have
been designed to assist them in developing their social skills, developing new friendships, and gaining an increased sense of
independence and engagement with the community around them.
In the past term, Creating Links offered carers of children with a disability the opportunity to participant in a free health
program. ‘My Body, My Well-Being’ provided carers with two educational sessions about making healthy food choices, and a six
week exercise program. Thank you to ClubGRANTS Bankstown for making the program possible.
Creating Links also had the opportunity to host free NDIS information sessions on Tuesday 24 November 2015 and on
Wednesday 2 December. To better help you prepare for the NDIS, additional information sessions will be organised in the new
year. The NSW rollout of the NDIS is expected to cover 140,000 participants. From 1 July 2016, the NDIS will be available in 7
districts (Central Coast, Northern Sydney, South Western Sydney, Southern NSW, Western Sydney and the remaining people in
Hunter New England and Blue Mountains Nepean. From 1 July 2017, the NDIS will begin to be available in Illawarra, Mid North
Coast, Murrumbidgee, Northern NSW, South Eastern Sydney, Sydney, Western and Far West.
For your information, paper transport tickets are now being phased out in NSW from 1 January 2016. We advise that you
purchase an Opal Card so you may access public transport when necessary. If you are attending a group where you will be
taking the train, you are required to have an Opal Card with you. Please see the attached information sheet for more details.
We will also like to welcome our new Respite Support Workers; Mahesh, Shubha and Patrick. They are very exited to meet you
and be part of Creating Links team. on a sad note we will like to say good bye to Anne and wish her the best of luck in her
future career.
Finally advising everyone our office will be closed on Tuesday 22nd December 2015 and will reopen on the 4th January 2016. if you require to make bookings you can email or post your request alternatively bookings can be taken over the phone in the new year.
We kindly send our best wishes a happy festivity session and best wishes for 2016!
Thank you,
Gissell and Cassandra.
CONTACT INFORMATION 8713 7700 8713 7799 Ground Floor 58 Kitchener Parade Bankstown NSW 2200 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ creatinglinksau/ SERVICE INFORMATION
How do I pay for the activities? At the start of the term, Creating Links will provide you with an invoice listing the activities you have been booked into for the term. Prior to the commencement of the term we ask that you pay all fees. You may issue a cheque to Creating Links. or direct bank deposit the fees. Alternatively, cash payments will be accepted at the Creating Links office in Bankstown. Staff will not take money on the day of the activity.
What do I do if I’m running late? If you are running late, please call the contact number provided in this newsletter. If you are more than 15 minutes late the group will not be able to wait for you and are required to leave.
How should I prepare for an activity? Refer to the calendar to identify where you are going for the day. For example, if you are going to the swimming pool you will know to bring a swimming costume and towel. It will also detail whether you may bring or buy lunch. Please remember to keep yourself hydrated by bringing water. Also, make sure you wear comfortable closed shoes to all of our activities.
What happens if it is raining? Our programs go ahead, rain or shine! However, please be mindful that due to weather conditions the activities organised may change.
What do I do if I can’t attend the activity? If you are unable to attend an activity, please let us know 24 hours beforehand. This will allow someone else on the waiting list the opportunity to participate in an activity. If you do not turn up on the day you will be charged with a ‘no show’ fee. If you have any questions regarding this please feel free to speak to Gissell on 8713 7700.
Will Creating Links ever cancel an activity? Activities go ahead given we meet the minimum booking requirements for the day. If we do not have enough participants, we will inform carers that the activity is cancelled.
Can I attend more than one program? Yes, you can! If you meet the eligibility requirements for the program (as discuss on the right), you can attend any program, given there are vacancies available.
Supported Leisure Program: Creating Links’ Supported Leisure Program provides recreational group activities for adults (aged 16 - 65) diagnosed with a mild to moderate intellectual disability. There is a minimum of five participants per outing. Morning tea is included. Meeting place: Ground Floor, 58 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown NSW 2200.
Young Adults Group: The Young Adults Group is for people aged 18 - 28! We meet at night and participate in a range of fun activities! Participants will be dropped off home at the end of the activity. Please remember there is a smart-casual dress code for outings as this is the general requirement for entry into the majority of the venues we go to. Priority will be given to those aged 18 to 28 and then those who are older. Meeting place: Ground Floor, 58 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown NSW 2200.
Classes: Creating Links’ supported leisure classes are for adults diagnosed with a mild to moderate intellectual disability, aged 16 - 65. There is a minimum of five participants per class. Please see page 4 for the meeting places of each class.
Kids Club: Kids Club provides recreational and social activities for children aged 5-11 years old with an intellectual disability or developmental delay. We have a 1 staff per 3 children ratio. We ask that all children bring lunch, water and a hat. People living in the Bankstown LGA will be given priority of access. Meeting place: Level 2, 58 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown NSW 2200.
Youth Links: Youth Links is designed for young people aged 12 - 18 years old with an intellectual disability or developmental delay. We have a 1 staff per 3 children ratio. We ask that all children bring lunch, water and a hat. People living in the Bankstown LGA will be given priority of access. Meeting place: Level 2, 58 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown NSW 2200.
Link & Play Club: Link & Play Club has been designed for children (aged 5 - 12 years old) with an intellectual disability or developmental delay. We have a 1 staff per 3 children ratio. We ask that all children bring lunch, water and a hat. Anyone can access this program regardless of where they live. Meeting places are list on pages 6 and 7. There is a minimum of 4 participants per activity.
Learn and Play Club: Learn and Play Club has been designed for children (aged 5 - 12 years old) with an intellectual disability or developmental delay. We have a 1 staff per 3 children ratio. We ask that all children bring lunch, water and a hat. The program is funded by Fairfield ClubGRANTS so priority will be given to those in the Fairfield area. There is a minimum of 4 participants per activity. Meeting place: Bonnyrigg High School (Elizabeth Drive, Bonnyrigg).
ABOUT THE PROGRAMS Program eligibility and general information.
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Wednesday 13 January La Perouse Beach BBQ
9am to 3pm Cost: $10 fee + $10 sausage sizzle Lunch: BBQ Transport: Van
Wednesday 20 January Barangaroo Reserve: The Ephemeral City
11am to 5pm Cost: $10 fee + $2.50 train Lunch: Bring/Buy Transport: Public transport
Wednesday 27 January Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre
9am to 3pm Cost: $10 fee + $8 swim/spa/sauna Lunch: Bring/Buy Transport: Van
Saturday 30 January Sydney Tower Eye
9am to 3pm Cost: $10 fee + $20 entry + $2.50 train Lunch: Bring/Buy Transport: Public transport
Wednesday 3 February Aqua Park, Penrith
9am to 3pm Cost: $10 fee + $15 for 50 minutes Lunch: Bring Transport: Van
Wednesday 10 February Little Saigon Plaza & Lunch at PappaRich
9am to 3pm Cost: $10 fee Lunch: Bring/Buy Transport: Van
Wednesday 24 February Harbour Bridge Walk
9am to 3pm Cost: $10 fee + $2.50 train Lunch: Bring/Buy Transport: Public transport
SUPPORTED LEISURE PROGRAM TERM1/2016 (Wednesdays and Saturday outings)
Contact number: 0488 076 575
SUPPORTED LEISURE PROGRAM TERM1/2016 (Wednesdays and Saturday outings)
Contact number: 0488 076 575
Wednesday 2 March Birkenhead Point-Mall
9am to 3pm Cost: $10 fee Lunch: Bring/Buy Transport: Van
Saturday 5 March Surry Hills Markets
9am to 3pm Cost: $10 fee Lunch: Bring/Buy Transport: Van
Wednesday 9 March Beach Day: Camp Cove, Watsons Bay
9am to 3pm Cost: $10 fee Lunch: Bring Transport: Van
Wednesday 16 March Golden Ridge Animal Farm, Dural
9am to 3pm Cost: $10 fee + $12 entry Lunch: Bring Transport: Van
Wednesday 23 March Rouse Hill House and Farm
9am to 3pm Cost: $10 fee + $4 entry Lunch: Bring Transport: Van
Wednesday 30 March Bicenteninial Park/Clue Trails
9am to 3pm Cost: $10 fee Lunch: Bring Transport: Van
Saturday 2 April Inflatable World, Liverpool
9am to 3pm Cost: $10 fee + $15 entry Lunch: Bring Transport: Van
Wednesday 6 April Museum of Sydney: LEGO
9am to 3pm Cost: $10 fee + $15 entry + $2.50 train Lunch: Bring/Buy Transport: Public Transport
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YOUNG ADULTS GROUP TERM1/2016 (Saturday night outings)
Contact number: 0488 076 575
Saturday 16 January Justice Crew @ Revesby Workers
Time: 5:00pm till late Cost: $10 fee + $40 ticket + $25 dinner (drinks not included) Menu: Bel Cibo - http://rwc.org.au/eat-drink/bel-cibo/ Concert: http://rwc.org.au/whats-on/justice-crew/
Saturday 13 February Boogie Fever Nights, Club Liverpool
Time: 5:00pm till late Cost: $10 fee + $20 dinner Menu: 2170 Bar and Grill - http://www.clubliverpool.com.au/29 Event: http://www.clubliverpool.com.au/57
Friday 4 March The Rocks Ghost Tours & Dinner at the Observe Hotel
Time: 5:00pm till late Cost: $10 fee + $45 tour + $20 dinner Menu: Observer Hotel - http://observerhotel.com.au/menu/ Tour: http://www.ghosttours.com.au/
Friday 18 March Annie, Bankstown Theatre Company
Time: 5:00pm till late Cost: $10 fee + $35 show + $15 dinner Menu: Bankstown Hotel - http://www.bankstownhotel.com.au/bankstown/oscars-grill.html Performance: http://www.bankstowntheatrecompany.com/
Friday 8 April RIO Brazilian Steakhouse
Time: 5:00pm till late Cost: $10 fee + $49 all you can eat Menu: http://www.rios.com.au/RioChurrascoBBQDinnerMenu.pdf
CLASSES TERM1/2016 (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday night classes)
Contact number: 0488 076 575
MUSIC
Bring your inner musician along and learn some new songs and skills!
Come and join us while we explore a variety of activities on Thursday nights.
Day: Every Second Thursday
Time: 4pm till 8pm
Cost: $20.00 per session
Dates: 04/02/16 – Villaggio Bar Café ($10 off meal).
18/02/16 – Hoyts Movies 03/03/16 – Eurotaste’s Grill ($10 off meal). 17/03/16 – Karaoke Night at Creating Links. (pizza) 31/03/16 – ten pin Bowling—Revesby (1 game)
Meet at: Ground Floor (reception area).
CRAFT & SOCIAL CLUB
Enjoy making your own works of art and interact-ing with other clients on a Thursday evening! Day: Every Second Thursdays Time: 4pm till 7:30pm Cost: $18.00 per session (bring meal)
Try your hand at our bowling tournament and compete with your friends for the title of Bowling Champion! Day: Every Friday Time: 4.30pm till 7.30pm Cost: $5.00 per session + $15 (2 games)
For all of our Clients and their Carers here is your chance to tell us what you want to do and where you want to go and any other ideas you have for our programs! We will also be discussing policy changes and updating you on
the changes within the disability sector.
Coffee club will be held on Friday 19th February 2016 , we would really like you to come along and help us plan what outing and activities you would like to do for the next term. Coffee Club will be held at the Centre from 2-4pm, there is no cost involved and tea/coffee and light refreshments
will be provided.
What do you like the most about the program? _______________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dinners Play Centers Bowling Exercise/gym Swimming
Other suggestions:___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________
What would you change about the program? _______________________________________
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