JUNE 2017 - BIGDOG SUPPORT SERVICES
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June 2017
232 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba Postal PO Box 234 Harlaxton QLD 4350
Phone (07) 4632-9559 Web www.BigDogSupport.com
June 2017
Dramatically June has opened with a
number of very sad events.
The first is the loss of Senior Constable
Brett Forte from Toowoomba.
Up to 5,000 people are expected to attend
the funeral on Wednesday 7th June, with the
Queensland Police Service closing roads
and setting up a big screen in Toowoomba.
Senior Constable Forte was killed in the line
of duty on May 29, when gunman Ryan
Maddison opened fire on officers before he
was eventually shot dead after an overnight
siege.
Editor’s Note ........................... 2 Everyone at BigDog extends their heartfelt
thoughts to the family and to the members
New Bus Network ................... 3 of the Queensland Police Force.
Secondly is the series of senseless acts of
NEWS from NDIS .................... 4 violence in Manchester and London where
people enjoying their lives at concerts or out
In the world of disAbility ........ 5 with friends have had their lives cut short.
Recognition should be made of the
What’s Happening .................. 6 incredible response of the London Police
who were able to finalise the act of terror
Photograph Gallery................. 8
within 8 minutes and prevent any further
harm to others.
Parent to Parent ...................... 11
On to other matters, June is a busy month
Day Service ............................. 12 for us with the close approach of the end of
the financial year and starting to (finally)
Regional Updates ................... 13 work through a number of the frustrating
problems that we had in making NDIS
claims through the portal. We still haven’t
Safety Matters ......................... 14
received some of the payments for supports
during the transition from Queensland to
Staff Information ..................... 15 NDIS funding that we can’t claim directly but
we are hopeful that this matter will be
June Events............................. 16 resolved soon.
Steven
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benefit from a range of new customer
information channels, including:
a dedicated webpage for Toowoomba
information
On Monday 19th June, a new-look TransLink online journey planner
bus network will launch in Toowoomba. The 24/7 contact centre on 13 12 30
Toowoomba region’s new TransLink
The MyTransLink app available to
network will feature:
download for free from the App Store
8 routes with more than 1150 services
and Google Play.
per week, an improvement of over 30 per
cent on the current network This new network will include a range of
2 routes operating at 30 minute features to ensure customers with a
frequencies during peak periods disability find their bus services as easy to
6 routes operating at hourly frequencies use as possible. This includes the inclusion
of QR codes on all bus stop timetables to
introduction of Sunday services on
assist vision impaired and all customers to
popular routes access information about the timetable.
longer operating hours, to provide more
The delivery partner, Bus Queensland,
travel options to and from the CBD, operates an urban bus fleet that is 90.3%
especially for workers with services fully accessible. This exceeds the
arriving before 8.30am and leaving after requirement to achieve a 90% accessible
5pm fleet by the target date of 31 December 2017
expanded coverage to service new and in accordance with the Disability Standards
for Accessible Public Transport 2002.
growing residential areas including Palm
Lakes Resort, and Highfields
more frequent trips to key destinations
including Toowoomba Bus Station, BigDog is a registered business that
Toowoomba Hospital, University of accepts Centrepay for regular payments
Southern Queensland, Grand Central such as day service activities
Shopping Centre and Clifford Gardens Centrepay is a free voluntary bill paying
Shopping Centre service. Deductions come directly from your
Centrelink payments and can be used to pay
With the introduction of the TransLink brand many types of bills, such as child care,
in the region for the first time, customers will electricity bills or rent.
There are no setup or ongoing charges.
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Queensland Minister for Disability Services To support participants to have choice and
Coralee O’Rourke MP and Commonwealth control over their NDIS plan, participants
Minister for Social Services Christian Porter can spend their funds flexibly within their
MP have jointly announced this morning, via budget to best reach their goals. Providers
the media release below, that the NDIS will who are interested in supporting participants
be commencing earlier than originally to use their funds flexibility are encouraged
planned in the Bundaberg and to liaise with support coordinators and LAC
Rockhampton transition sites. partners who play a key role in facilitating
This announcement below means that NDIS conversations with participants. These
plans will commence being approved in: conversations assist participants to exercise
choice and control ensuring everyone,
Bundaberg from 1st September 2017
including financial intermediaries, fully
Rockhampton, Gladstone and Central understand the participant’s funding choices
West from 1st November 2017. to meet their goals.
This earlier start date only applies to existing
state-funded participants, whilst all ‘new’
participants will have their NDIS plans
approved progressively from the previously
known start dates.
The Productivity Commission is undertaking
This announcement does not change the a study into the NDIS costs. The study is
previously known transition end date, which examining issues including the sustainability
remains at 30th June 2018 for both transition of scheme costs, cost pressures and the
sites. most appropriate levers to manage any
potential cost over-runs.
An outlet function has been added to the
provider finder in the NDIS myplace portal. The recent Federal Budget confirmed the
This allows participants and other providers NDIS is fully funded, and the NDIA will
such as plan managers and support continue to implement the Scheme as
coordinators to search for providers in a scheduled. Funding was also announced in
specific location quickly and easily. the budget to help establish the NDIS
Quality and Safeguards Commission over
the next four years.
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This month, Every Australian Counts is
There is a heap of argy bargy going on in leading a delegation to Canberra to remind
Canberra right now over how to fully fund everyone, and especially those on the cross
the NDIS. It’s time to remind decision bench in the Senate, why this is so
makers why it’s so important. important.
Since the government announced they And they’d like to take a message from
would fully fund the NDIS in the federal people with disability and their families and
budget, and then Labor disagreed, the NDIS carers. Tell them why you need the NDIS to
has become a political football again. be fully funded.
In case you missed it, the government said They’ll put all the responses into a video and
they’d fully fund the NDIS through an hand deliver it to the decision makers we
increase in the Medicare levy, starting in meet so they know why this is so important
2019. Labor said they supported the to so many people.
increase but only for those on incomes
www.everyaustraliancounts.com.au
higher than $87,000.
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Brisbane RNA Showgrounds Crazy Hair fundraising event
Thanks to everyone who came along to
support this BigDog fundraiser event for the
Cancer Council and showing your support
with your crazy hair and gold coin donation.
We were able to raise a total of $94.75
Thanks to all of our volunteers who went to
Brisbane to support this event. Everyone did
a great job greeting visitors at the door with
free show bags and lots of smiles.
Hon. Jane Prentice MP Federal Member for
Ryan and Assistant Minister for Social Bookings for overnight or weekend respite
Services and Disability receiving her show can now be made through our office, so be
bag from Bec and Alyssa. quick to secure your preferred dates.
Stay tuned for our official opening day.
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Establishing real inclusion for people Leaves, leaves everywhere
with disability Our Alexander Street Day Service is
Disability awareness is an important part of covered with leaves so be careful where you
establishing real inclusion for people with walk as they are slippery and there may be
disabilities. It is the first step in overcoming an object hidden under them that may cause
any concerns or stereotypes that you may you to trip.
have interacting with people who have a Now that the colder months are with us we
disability. all need to remember to dress warmer.
This FREE, self-paced introduction to So make sure that you have a coat or
disability and discover inclusive practices for jumper in your bag for when we go out.
the workplace and the community.
18 months of dedicated latch hook work
Developed as part of the Australian
Government initiative, National Disability
Coordination Officer Program, Disability
Awareness Training is the only eLearning
training freely available in Australia. Its
content is ideal for someone who has
minimal or no knowledge of disability, and
can be used as a refresher course to be
applied across:
The workplace: Incorporate into induction Considering that Dazza has the use of only
training for new or existing staff members. It one hand he is remarkably gifted in creating
complements cultural awareness and ethics these intricate works of art.
training programs that you may already
He spends hours and hours cutting wool into
have in place. It can help you to achieve
equal sizes and then carefully attaching
social equity targets by building the capacity
each individual piece onto the backing
of your staff to understand disability.
material using a crochet-type hook mounted
The community: Build confidence in your in a handle.
interactions with people with disability, learn
This is an image of 2 Rainbow Lorikeets
tips for better communication, discover
sitting on a tree branch. They are well
where to find out more information about
known in Eastern Australian States as
particular disability topics and share your
colourful, very noisy and gregarious birds.
new knowledge with others.
All BigDog staff undertake this training at
www.disabilityawareness.com.au
Well done Dazza
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Working out at the Gym
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Our Environmental Projects
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https://youtu.be/9lTkvRqmZ_w
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State Centre
5 Blackall Street
Woombye QLD 4559
1800 777 723
Paul Myatt Community
Centre
11-15 Alexander St
Toowoomba 4350
07 4638 8008
Contact David directly
through the State Centre to
book your appointment
Steven – Community Engagement and David Wallis – NDIS
Coordinator
P2P facilitators work with people with disabilities, their
families, carers and nominated contacts to develop
personalised plans for goal setting and plan
management.
P2P is a registered host provider for NDIS and Your
Life Your Choice (YLYC) funding packages. A fully
managed or assistance only options available
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Friday 30th June 2017 Friday 13th October 2017
BigDog will be having a fundraising morning We will be travelling by Stonestreet’s
tea on this day. wheelchair accessible bus to Australia Zoo
Everyone is invited to come along and learn to experience a day of fun activities.
about this great program As the group will be travelling to the
Sunshine Coast, the centre will not be open
for those who are not attending and they will
We now have 2 participants in a work have to make alternate arrangements for
experience program at Pets Galore. Thanks that day.
to Nicole for this opportunity. th
RSVP by Friday 16 June
Day Service now operates the mail run
every Friday morning and it has proved to
be a very popular activity under the
supervision of Ken.
Date Claimer
Look out for the information flyer for our
camp at Emu Gully from Wednesday 29th
November to Friday 1st December.
With the generous donation of a Janome
Sewing Machine and overlocker, sewing
cabinet and sewing materials and the new
Janome Sewing Machine that we purchased
through our resources levy, we will soon be
starting the circle and we are looking
forward to the completion of the first sewing
project.
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Tahlia G
Tahlia has
joined the
team in Rocky
and is about to
start her Cert
III in Individual Thursday 15th June 2017
Support. Tahlia
has had
experience We will be closed for 1 week
within the
disability
sector and is
excited to be a support worker and to YWCA Sports Complex
develop her skills. Tahlia is also a trained
125 Robinson Street,
barista and looking forward to teaching our
participants the art of coffee making. North Rockhampton 4701
The participants are currently learning about PO Box 9777
the environment and sustainability. We are Frenchville 4701
about to start a herb garden and learning
how to recycle.
Sam is currently running a fitness program Suzanne Smith
which includes self-defence classes. 0438 724 306
Suzanne@bigdogsupport.com
Active afternoons every Thursday afternoon
3pm – 5pm at ISA Rockhampton held by
Simon Boland from Lifestream. Cost is $10
per person. Please contact 4931 3057 for
further details.
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To obtain this you will need to go to the
following link and follow the steps -
A reminder that Saturday 1st July is First Aid https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-
and CPR training for all of the Toowoomba your-usi – once you have your USI please
Staff. bring it with you on the day.
Training will be held at our Day Service Attending this training is compulsory as it is
Centre, 11-15 Alexander Street starting at a requirement of your employment with
8am sharp, running until 5pm. BigDog.
For this training, you will need your Unique Also please note that as support staff
Student Identifier (USI). If you attended First receive a training allowance, payment for
Aid Training last year with us then Lyn (First the training is their responsibility. If payment
Aid Trainer) will still have your USI. will cause financial stress, an application for
If this is your initial, First Aid training with deduction from your pay can be made.
BigDog then you will require a USI. Lunch is not provided
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0427 408 698 1800 A BIGDOG
Kendall A All timesheets must be in the Administration
Office by the close of business on the Friday
Ken is a welcome
to ensure that they can be processed on
addition to our
Monday. Email of a scanned sheet is OK.
day service as he
is able to work
with a number of
young men
around his own Department of Parks, Sports and Racing
age with similar office will be undergoing some renovations
interests and beginning Thursday 8th June. These
likes. He has renovations will be conducted for an
proven to be indeterminate period of time, so therefore
flexible and very the mail run service will be cancelled until
focussed on undertaking community roles. further notice.
Wednesday will be the final day that the
Jack R service will be needed.
Jack comes to us
from the child
safety sector. He
brings with him a Just a reminder that from 1st July 2017 the
deep desire to amount of concessional (before-tax)
support his contributions you can make to your super
program each year without paying extra tax will be
participants in a reduced to $25,000. This is called your
caring and giving concessional contributions cap. There are
manner with a several types of before-tax contributions,
number of new including compulsory employer
and exciting ideas contributions and extra contributions made
to enhance our day service. under a salary sacrifice arrangement
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Saturday 24th June 2017
4th Lane N Steven and Ann are cordially invited to the
7th Steve A Official Naming of the Paull Studio.
20th Jay B This is a great honour for my family as my
21st Sam L uncle and aunt were promoters and patrons
30th Sebastian M of the Arts in Bankstown. The Paull family
have resided in the district since 1920 and
have contributed in many ways to the
Our best wishes to all and have a community.
great June Birthday!!!
Tuesday 6th June 2017
This service is available at our
Queensland Day is a celebration of
administration office at 232 Ruthven Street
Queensland’s birthday and its official
Toowoomba (please make an appointment)
separation from New South Wales as an
independent colony on 6 June 1859.
Celebrated annually, Queensland Day is an
opportunity to celebrate the state’s culture,
heritage, people, places and industry.
The JPs in the Community Program is In 2017 Queensland Day is celebrated on
also available through major shopping Tuesday 6th June, and will see the state
centres, libraries, court houses and celebrate its 158th birthday.
hospitals. Steven provides his services at Since 1981, Queensland’s birthday has
Clifford Gardens Shopping Centre. been officially promoted by the Queensland
For further information about becoming a Government and has expanded to include a
Justice of the Peace, please visit the series of events and celebrations.
Department of Justice and Attorney-General’s In celebrating Queensland Day, the
website www.justice.qld.gov.au/jps community can share a sense of pride in
being both Australian and a Queenslander.
It is a time to reflect on how lucky we are to
Check us out on line be part of such a wonderful, diverse state.
www.bigdogsupport.com
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Monday 9th June 10am – 2pm
632 Ruthven Street Toowoomba
The public launch of the new office and to
meet the LAC staff and have fun. The day
includes free entertainment and music, BBQ Free information sessions for parents
lunch and information sessions. and carers of children with a disability
Parents and carers are the best people to
help children learn about relationships,
personal safety and sexuality.
Saturday 17th June 10am – 11am
Healthy Happy Safe family education
session where a True Relationships and
Reproductive Health Educator starts the
conversation for you to have at home.
Wednesday 28th June 9:30 – 10:30am
Personal safety session. Understanding
bodies, feelings and feeling safe.
Wednesday 28th June 11am - noon
Understanding the changes of puberty.
Register by calling Robyn Kavanagh on
4632 8166 or robyn.kavanagh@true.org.au
Friday 30th June 2017
Steven had the opportunity to have a
meeting with the Assistant Minister around a
number of NDIS and disability issues
effecting the Toowoomba Region and found
her to be both understanding and respectful
of these issues.
Jane Prentice has been the Federal
Member for the electorate of Ryan since
“Join the Red Nose Tribe”.
2010. She was appointed Assistant Minister
for Disability Services in February 2016 and Since last Red Nose Day, fundraising has
reappointed as Assistant Minister for Social helped Red Nose invest $238,000 into
Services and Disability Services in July research relating to SIDS and stillbirth,
2016. provide new parents over 1.3 million
educational kits and hold over 3,000
Prior to her election to Federal Parliament,
counselling sessions for people affected by
Jane served for 10 years as Councillor for
the sudden and unexpected death of a baby
the Brisbane City Council.
or child.
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If you are interested in attending any of the
following events please contact the office to
reserve your place.
Human rights are not 1st June Thursday
Bowel Cancer Awareness
only violated by PATH Training Rockhampton
terrorism, repression 2nd June Friday
NDIS Readiness Workshop
or assassination, but Toowoomba City Kings Lions
5th June Monday
also by unfair NDIS LAC Partners launch
economic structures Hon Jane Prentice meeting
6th June Tuesday
that create huge Queensland Day
inequalities. Highfields Business Breakfast
9th June Friday
Pope Francis
Coordinator Planning Day
12th June Monday
Queen’s Birthday (no holiday)
For more information about our services
Men’s Health Week
BigDog Support Services 14th June Wednesday
TDSPN Meeting 10am – noon
232 Ruthven Street Day Service Mystery Bus Trip
Toowoomba QLD 4350 15th June Thursday
PO Box 234 Harlaxton QLD 4350 Rockhampton Show Holiday
(07) 4632-9559 29th June Thursday
1800 22 44 32 NDIS GP Education Session
Email the editor on: 30th June Friday
admin@bigdogsupport.com Red Nose Day
Visit us on the web at: 1st July Saturday
www.bigdogsupport.com Staff First Aid Training
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