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MAY. 2021, ISSUE 1
Celebrating
40 Years
Spiral Scoop
Spiral Inc. Quarterly E-Newsletter
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
GM Update
It has been a busy start to 2021 with several projects underway for what
Our Spiral Community is a very special year for Spiral – our 40th year of service and celebration.
Workshop New
Policy / Legislation With the COVID pandemic ongoing we have and will continue to keep
Changes informed and follow alerts and directives issued by the QLD Government.
I would like to thank everyone for adhering to these restrictions and
ensuring business as usual with minimal disruptions. If there are any
issues or concerns relating to the pandemic, please reach out to me as my
Interviews
door is always open.
Our longest Spiral team
member - Danielle Pardon,
Our quality audit which was conducted late last year, continues and will
talks about her background,
until all of the recommendations for improvement are achieved and
greatest developments and
implemented. We have currently completed 90 % of outcomes which has
fondest memories during her
been a lot of work on top of our already busy schedules, however the
time at Spiral.
improvements to processes and compliance ensure we can continue to do
the great work that we do.
Moving into Q2 I’ll continue to prepare for our AGM which will take place
in October. Also keep a look out in your inbox for a date claimer for our
40th celebration party.
News
1. Royal Commission 2. Policy Familiarisation
The initial interim report released in October 2020
& Updates
outlines that key themes have emerged after several
Please familiarise yourself with this quarters
public hearings by the Royal Commission. These
featured policies or procedures. Adhering to these
hearings will continue to allow for a comprehensive
policy's contribute to achieving Spiral's overall goals:
final report and recommendations. In the meantime,
the commission will make targeted
recommendations as appropriate, the first around How to Give Feedback or Make a Complaint:
experiences of people with a disability during the It is our Duty of Care to ensure everyone is aware
ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. they have the right to give feedback or make a
complaint. This can be submitted over the phone,
Key updates: via mail, via the reception suggestion box or online
-Milestone reached as interim report tabled in form
Parliament
-Public activities relating to the inquiry have resumed Abuse and Neglect:
in a COVID-Safe way We take abuse and neglect very seriously, there
-Government to extend confidentiality protections of are a range of resources available both internally
people who have or plan to provide a submission and online from sources such as The Zero
-Extension to inquiry sought Tolerance initiative led by NDS, to prevent and
respond as well as implement and improve
The Third progress report summarising the work practices safeguarding people with a disability.
carried out by the royal commission, is currently More information can be found on the NDS
available to read. Website If you feel you are experiencing abuse,
neglect or exploitation please report this to a
Spiral would also like to acknowledge the Loud & Service Coordinator.
Clear team who continue their advocacy with their
involvement with the Royal Commission. New Process:
Workers Screening - The new NDIS Worker
If you would like to share your experience with the Screening Check will enable a registered NDIS
Royal Commission, you can make your submission provider to engage a worker with a valid clearance
via the Disability Royal Commission Submission. If from any state or territory to deliver NDIS. The
assistance is required please contact a Service new arrangements will begin in the Northern
Coordinator. Territory on 1 July 2021.
For further information on the Disability Royal
Commission please visit their website.
Links:
Further Information / Website
Submission
Article
Embracing
Differences
Taking into account expressed values and
beliefs of people with a disability
Successful and ethical working relationships for Positive outcomes for participants around
Development Workers and Participants are based acknowledging and considering these
on a clear understanding of what the supporting diverse backgrounds can be achieved
role plays in acknowledging and considering through the following key skill areas:
people with diverse backgrounds.
-Having an inclusive attitude
People with disabilities come from a range of -Acknowledging, considering and respecting
backgrounds and communities and have varying individual values, beliefs, culture
lifestyles and beliefs. They may come from -Working in a way that enables people with
culturally and linguistically diverse communities; disability to feel as comfortable and safe as
have a faith, or not; be married, divorced, possible in their interactions with workers
partnered, or single; be LGBTQIA; or be parents, -Encouraging people with disability to
guardians and carers. People with disability may communicate their preferences for how
or may not be in paid work, or they could be their supports are delivered
engaged in education and training. -Offering people with disability culturally-
sensitive activities
Each of these contexts and how Development -Responding to needs relating to gender
Workers acknowledge and consider these varying
backgrounds can shape a participants overall Acknowledging and considering the diverse
experience. backgrounds of our Participants will ensure
they receive responsive personalised
support.
“Inclusion is about Further information please refer to the
NDIS Code of Conduct for Workers.
embracing difference”
Our Spiral
I became the Human Resources Officer and then
moved into Coordination a few years ago. During
Community
my time at Spiral I have had 4 children (now aged
17, 9,7,6) and have continued to study. I now
have a Diplomas in Human Services, Disabilities
and Community Service Coordination,
Interview 1 - Danielle Certificates in Human Resources, Frontline
Management, Training and Assessment and have
Our longest Spiral team member - Danielle completed various other smaller courses. A
Pardon, talks about her background, Bachelor of Social Science (Social Welfare) is my
greatest developments and fondest latest academic accomplishment.
memories during her time at Spiral.
What have been the greatest developments at
Spiral during your tenure?
Spiral was initially in an old house at the same
address we are now. In 2009 we moved to Sugar
Rd for the year while the old house was knocked
down and our current center was built. I have
seen Spiral go through many cycles over the
years. The introduction of the NDIS has seen a
huge change to how we deliver the services,
funding and who we are delivering the services to.
Covid-19 has then impacted everyone’s lives. We
have had to adapt to many changes and
challenges whilst retaining our Person Centered
approach. The culture here is one we hold on
tightly to.
What is your professional background and what
roles have you held during your time at Spiral?
What would be your fondest memory?
I have worked since a young age, in my father’s
retail businesses, reaching the role of shift Geez, everything. That is the beauty of being part
manager at 16. Coming from a large family (oldest of Spiral – everyone can make a difference. I have
of 7) I babysat as well as provided respite to family amazing memories of the field and still have
friends from my teen years. Which lead me to strong connections with many of the people we
know I wanted to work with people, however support.
wasn’t sure “which people”. I nannied through my
initial Human Services study and trialed Aged
Care, but found my niche in the Disability
Describe what working at Spiral
Industry, joining Spiral as a Development worker
in 2000. I continued to study and held a dual role means to you?
of Training Officer and Development Worker by
2004. By 2006 I was the Training and
Development Officer and held various other
"The people, relationships… Making sure
responsibilities (including Quality Assurance everyone knows that they matter.
Committee and Service Delivery Team member). Flexibility, looking outside of the box.
Through this time I also worked for Sunshine
Coast Tafe supporting People with Disabilities in Making a difference to people’s lives."
mainstream courses, Noosa Leisure Centre Kids
Club, provided Private Respite and Retail
assistance as required. In 2011,
Interview 2 - Graham
Read about one of our wonderful dedicated
Participants, Graham Eastwood regarding
his involvement at Spiral and the work he is
doing within the Spiral community.
Graham’s infectious enthusiasm and knowledge, if
you have had the pleasure of meeting him during his
6 years at Spiral, would no doubt have you engaging
in an interesting conversation about his hobbies,
interests and future goals. Participating in dance
and art workshops, Graham is currently completing
a sewing project making his own boxer shorts and
mentioned he cannot wait for Wednesday’s.
Graham’s participation doesn’t stop there, where he
“a roof over my head, bills paid
positively contributes to progress as Spiral's
and groceries in the fridge are
Community Representative to the Management
Committee. Graham seeks feedback and ideas from my priority."
the Spiral community and then relays the
information to the committee for discussion.
Graham is also a member of Loud & Clear self
advocacy, Our Voice and Inclusion Australia.
The next project on his to do list is an easy read
board game for Participants to help them set and
reach goals. This will see Graham plan and construct
the game, complete with photos that he gathers and
a set of instructions.
Graham enjoys connecting with others and seeing
his friends, and believes Spiral positively helps
people learn more skills. At home, Graham ensures
his priorities are in order and said “a roof over my
head, bills paid and groceries in the fridge are my
priority”. At the moment he is currently re
organising his kitchen cupboards, and when he isn’t
running errands, he likes playing mind craft and
going for walks.
We would like to thank you Graham for your
company and continued contribution to Spiral. See
you around soon!
Workshop Updates
Black Box Programs
Our Creative Program is designed to
empower the potential of Participants by
building a range of skills across each
individual program. Get to know what the
individual skills and outcomes are of our
workshops.
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre offers a safe environment for
participants to explore their potential as
actors within a theatrical setting. Lead by
qualified and experienced professionals the
program is specially designed to:
·Value the individual’s contribution to script
development and their character. Music
·Acknowledge individual and group Music is an integral part of our Creative
achievements. Programs at the Black Box, music can:
·Acknowledging that drama is not ‘easy’, but a
team effort based on trust, friendships & ·Connect us to others and enable us to express
discipline. our emotions
·Acknowledging that drama is not always ·Distract from physical pain and can help reduce
accessible to all individuals, and that some anxiety
students will develop skills more quickly and ·Help towards reducing blood pressure, improve
readily than others. relaxation and reduce muscle tension
·Help towards building new neural pathways to
the brain
Drama
·Comforting, and evokes happiness and positive
Drama is so much more than the ‘outcome’ in
wellbeing
the form of a production, it’s the ‘journey our
·Is a natural mood enhancer
students embark on together throughout the
year. Skills developed are:
·Acting/characterisation
·Vocal skills – speech & singing "a journey our
·Movement & Dance
·Spatial awareness
participants
·Hand/eye coordination embark on
·Teamwork
·Improvisation together"
·Social skills, self-regulation, focus & discipline
Monday: Musical Theatre
Another great year for Monday Drama. After a crazy
Covid shutdown in 2020 and reopening later in the
year, the group managed to pull their fantastical
characters, ideas and dialogue into a Home Alone/
Woodstock Experience – Keven's 2020 Vision, all
under the professional guidance of the usual suspects Tuesday: Dance
– Creative Programs Director, Cathy Delves, Musical
Director, Carey Idle with Riley Truscott and Another great achievement for Spiral
Dramaturg extraordinaire, Cesar Genaro, none of Dance Company. Pulling together a show
which would work without the greatest support staff – with Fiona leaving to have her baby, Cathy
Michelle Core, Doris Hell, Grant Smith and welcoming returning halfway through to finish the
Gemma Collins. work started, along side of new staff
member Carolyn Prince, who is currently
With Cathy away, a big thank you to Cesar for leading the program with the support of
Directing this year to what is looking like an exciting Lynn Farnham and newest hip hop artist
Viking Voyage to 1950’s Hollywood, where yet again Jade Warwick.
our students crazy ideas and characters make our
program model unique and personal to our individuals. Olivia's Twisties was a premier dance
We can’t wait to see you later in the year for Viking's performance by Spiral Dance Company. A
go to Hollywood: Return to Sender. slightly different, slightly magical
orphanage was the scene for this twisting,
dancing journey that shares the special gifts
of a group of orphans led by star dancer
Olivier, played by Maddy and under the evil
reign of the Matron (Kate) and Cook
(Graham).
This year, Carolyn is focusing on different
dance styles from Bollywood, Salsa through
to Hip Hop and Musical Theatre.
Spiral Dance Company will be performing
remotely this year for The Have a Say
Conference in Geelong and will be
supporting Spiral’s 40th Anniversary and
hold an open workshop at the end of the
year. Look out for the links to the Have a
Say Conference coming soon in June.
Wednesday: We Can Do TV
Facilitated by Cesar Genaro, The We Can Do TV program,
introduces participants to digital technology and
approaches used in the field of News Broadcasting.
Participants have the opportunity to research, write,
shoot, narrate, interview, produce, edit, and appear on
camera in their own field reports.
Watch the latest release of
The broadcasting activities challenge Participants to WCD TV NEWS Here >>
practice and advance in these skills. Through hands-on
activities, Participants will produce a series of news
projects, will shoot both single and multi-camera and will Co-living spaces
edit on Adobe Premiere Pro. The finalised projects are Future-proof home
suitable to be shared on internet video platforms.
Participants learn the process of show production as they
work out in the field and in the studio, alternating
positions that include anchor, reporter, writer, producer
and director.
This program has some fantastic outcomes including
overall improvement in written and oral communication,
development of interpersonal skills, and understanding
and interpretation of visual texts.
Look out for the next broadcast of WCD TV News!
Friday: Drama
Like all the Creative Programs at the Black
Box the team had to conjure new ways of
delivery via Zoom. We can thank the talents
of Drama Director Florence Teillet for
creating an online program to keep everyone
busy, connected and up to date every Friday,
heavily supported by Musical Director
Carey, Cesar and our assistant Dramaturg.
Cathy who then returned (after her sailing
trip was postponed) to work on
Thursday: Music Choreography for the show. Everyone
worked hard to make up for lost time time
and Off The Rails: S-Train-ger Danger was a
Our music program continues to allows our resounding success, with a full house for
Participants of all abilities and musical preferences to both shows.
express themselves through music. The aim is to
create a space where people can come along to learn These events could not be made possible
and/or practice any instrument of their choice and without a great team – At the helm – Drama
have fun while doing so. Director, Florence Teillet, Musical Director,
Carey Idle, supported by Riley Truscott,
By supporting Participants to push themselves Choreographer Cathy Delves, Cesar and our
outside of their comfort zone, music helps to improve Assistant Dramaturg. A special thanks go to
confidence. This can be achieved by practicing to an Matt for building the bar and Lynne for
audience, working towards a public performance and assisting with costumes.
trying different instruments.
This year a humdinger of a show is in the
All participants have individual goals and enjoy making, The Treasure Within - a pirate
socialising with likeminded people. treasure hunt with a twist. It will be full of
participants ideas from characters and
dialogue, to jokes and songs. This is sure to
Upcoming Projects for the Music Groups: be fun filled spectacular.
- Performance piece work for Friday Drama
- Applying to perform at the the Disability Festival,
Eumundi Markets 2021 (Date TBC)
- Volunteering at the 2021 Caloundra Music Festival
(Date TBC)
“a space to be free to
create and have fun”
Visual Arts
Our Visual Art Participants have been busy in Our artists are looking forward to exhibiting in the
the studio producing a variety of pieces, which Nambour Agricultural Regional Show in June, the
showcase a range of techniques and skills. facility has recently added a new lift allowing equal
access into the pavilion. For artists wishing to enter
Not only are the talents on show throughout
works in the show, you can follow the link below.
the centre but our artists are receiving
recognition throughout our community. Due to COVID restrictions last year, Spiral's annual
Art Workz exhibition was postponed, however we are
The recent exhibited in the Graceville Art happy to announce that the annual exhibition will take
Show was a fantastic success with Debbie place later this year. If artists would like to display
their artwork in this exhibition, it's a good idea to start
Costin selling one of her pieces and Will
now as not to rush the creative process.
Harrington's paintings receiving coverage on
Channel 9. Other artists got a kick out just To exhibit at the Nambour Agricultural Regional Show,
seeing their work in an exhibition. Apply Here
Will Harrington
Will Harrington Will Harrington Kate Paterson
Deb Costin Deb Costin Deb CostinWorkshop Schedule
Anniversaries & Staff
UPCOMING DATES:
Updates
May 3 - Labour Day
Celebrating 10 Years of Service - Congratulations Elaine Andrews-Carra
(Support Worker) who reached her 10 years of service with Spiral in May 6 - Nambour Special School
March. Expo
Jasmine Bethel - We would like to wish Jasmine all the best during this June 11 - Nambour Agricultural
special time as she heads off on maternity leave awaiting the birth of her Regional Show
first daughter. Jasmine's last day is 7th May .
June 15 - 17 - Have a Say
Karen Riddell - Karen has officially... "left the building". Off taking 6 Conference
weeks of leave - we hope Karen has an enjoyable well deserved break!
Upon her return she will be based solely in the field leaving her admin AGM / 40 Year Celebration -
position behind. OCTOBER (Date TBC) Enjoy a
celebration with past and present
Tara McNeela - Tara joins the team in the role of Communications staff, committee members and
Officer (undertaking a Maternity Leave Contract) participants at The Rocks
Yandina.
Nicole Embrey - Welcome Nicole, Nicole commenced in April joining the
Rosters Team along side Danni.
Further Information
Contact Spiral for further information about services, workshop details, enrolment information or to
organise a trial in a workshop. Spiral's mission is to empower potential and equality through growth,
innovation and community support - Your life matters.Empowering Potential
P: 07 5476 2711 F: 07 5476 2832
E: spiral@spiralinc.org.au
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