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MatchWorks staffer shortlisted for award

16 August 2010

MatchWorks Employment Consultant Rachel Barry has been nationally recognised for her achievements in helping people who have faced huge hurdles to employment as part of the 2010 National Employment Services Association (NESA) Awards for Excellence. She travelled to Sydney in August to accept her award from the Federal Minister for Employment Participation, Mark Arbib.

VIEW: MatchWorks staffer shortlisted for award

NDIS update

16 August 2010

Karingal is playing an active role in campaigning for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). As part of this, ARCsupport manager, Jacqui Pierce, has expanded her role and will now co-ordinate Karingal’s participation in the promotion of the NDIS.

VIEW: NDIS update

Support for Karingal greatly valued

16 August 2010

The support Karingal has received over the last few weeks has been nothing short of remarkable. The recent media coverage of Karingal and the remuneration of one of our supported employees who works for Kommercial, has been very difficult for all involved. Kommercial is a division of Karingal and an Australian Disability Enterprise. Since that coverage Karingal has worked hard to communicate with all stakeholders to ensure everyone is aware of the full story.

VIEW: Support for Karingal greatly valued

Briefs

16 August 2010

Four people have made Tahara their new home following its reopening in June.

VIEW: Briefs

Rice Village residents keen to raise cash

16 August 2010

The residents of Rice Village at Marshall have joined forces to set up an appeal to raise funds for a specialised massage/exercise table for young adults with disabilities who have moved out of nursing homes to become residents of Karingal.

VIEW: Rice Village residents keen to raise cash

Winter a time for adventure

16 August 2010

Karingal Adventure Based Learning Experience (KABLE) participants had their winter woollies out for a trip to the snow earlier this month. KABLE offers outdoor experiences with an emphasis on personal development, confidence, and team work.

VIEW: Winter a time for adventure

Shoe in for awareness

16 August 2010

Walking Home 2010 is aiming to build on the success of the 2009 inaugural event. MatchWorks is a major sponsor again this year and is hoping to encourage not only the community but staff to take part.

VIEW: Shoe in for awareness

Upgrades at Konnections well underway

16 August 2010

Facilities at Konnections are currently being upgraded in a bid to increase accessibility and enhance the overall appearance and amenities of buildings. Konnections manager Sonia Berton said 12 news buses had replaced old vehicles, and the hospitality work skills kitchen at McDowell Street, Rosebud was upgraded in early July with two new commercial stoves, stainless steel benches and flooring installed.

VIEW: Upgrades at Konnections well underway