Amicus Group Inc. in Bendigo, Victoria | Disability service

Amicus Group Inc.

Locality: Bendigo, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5441 2666

Address: 18 Myers St 3550 Bendigo, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.amicus.org.au

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23.01.2022 Have you met Morton? Morten is a friendly, sensitive monster. He has many feelings that he shows through the various facial expressions. He keeps his different expressions in his pouch so they are always there to change around if he starts to feel differently. Morten is a very expressive monster that just wants to be accepted. Sometimes Morten feels like people are scared of him. People sometimes get the wrong idea about monsters like him. Morten is working on ways to feel better about himself and he just wants to fit in with everyone around him.

21.01.2022 If you're looking for a rewarding career with Amicus, join us for our information night for potential community support staff. Amicus is looking for qualified and/ or experienced community support staff to work with people with a disability and youth. Please register your interest by contacting [email protected] or call 54412666.... Once registered you will be provided with the venue.

20.01.2022 Our participant Fleur wanted to move to Bendigo to be near family and better supports for herself and her children. This year, despite COVID-19, two kids, two dogs and a move of over 300 km, she made it! Fleur showed amazing determination to overcome the difficulties of moving in such a stressful time. Fleur is looking forward to taking advantage of all that Bendigo can provide.

20.01.2022 Every Australian Counts needs your help! The Minister for the NDIS Stuart Robert is rushing through huge changes to NDIS assessments. And without talking to people with disability and their families first. So will you ask him six simple questions about what the changes actually mean for everyone? From next year the Minister for the NDIS plans to introduce independent assessments to the NDIS not just for people wanting to apply for the scheme, but also for people with disability who are already NDIS participants. This change is too important not to have your say, so now is the opportunity to email Minister Stuart Roberts. Click the link below for more information and a simple form to ask him the necessary questions.

19.01.2022 Past research has shown that representation in mass media has a powerful educational impact on audiences. These performers are creating a new vision of what inclusion really means.

19.01.2022 Are you our new Business Development Officer? We’re looking for someone with the skills and experience to help us grow. Sounds like you? Apply via Seek today: https://bit.ly/3aYHNNv

18.01.2022 Happy 50th Mary! Recently support workers Karen and Ebonie secretly coordinated with Mary’s husband to surprise her for her 50th birthday. The surprise was perfectly planned and Mary had some friends and family in attendance as well as support workers Karen, Ebonie, Jillie and Kat.... Looks like lots of fun!

18.01.2022 Children and young people involved in the TCP program were asked to do a painting for the new office wall gallery. The art they did was amazing and the TCP Team are extremely proud of the participants and their artwork. If you come into the office do yourself a favour and take a few minutes to admire the paintings which are on the wall as you enter. ... You can’t help but smile and feel happy when you see them!

16.01.2022 While Amicus participant Simone has been unable to attend Riding for the Disabled (RDA) to see her favourite horse Dougy, Simone has been able to visit a few ponies in the local area with her support worker Rochelle.

16.01.2022 Vale Sub Zero! Friend to Amicus and so many others that you brought joy to over the years! It almost 10 years since you came with Graham to visit us and still such a special memory for so many of us.

15.01.2022 Amicus Participant Heather and her support worker Lee have been enjoying getting outdoors for some walking exercises - with face masks on of course! Heather found the initial change of activity from her usual swimming a bit challenging during COVID-19, but with positive support she has adapted well and is now loving her walks. Heather always looks forward to her long walks at a variety of areas including the Crusoe Reservoir loop, Strathfieldsaye bush tracks and around the lakes in Bendigo.

14.01.2022 In some great news for Regional Victoria, from 11.59pm on Wednesday September 16 Step 3 restrictions will apply. What's changing? - No restrictions on the reasons for leaving home... - Public gatherings of up to 10 people outdoors - Create a ‘household bubble’ with one nominated household allowing up to 5 visitors from that household at a time - Schools return to onsite learning from Term 4 with safety measures - Hospitality open for predominantly outdoor seated service - All retail open, including personal care, beauty and hairdressing where face masks can be worn at all times - No distances travelled, although you won’t be able to travel into areas with higher restrictions See more

14.01.2022 The Victorian Government have outlined a four-step roadmap to ease the State into ‘COVID Normal’. Regional Victoria has a specific reopening roadmap, relating to how many active coronavirus (COVID-19) cases are in the community. Click the link below to read a summary of steps towards COVID Normal for Regional Victoria.

14.01.2022 Amicus Participants Marianne and Andy recently held a footy day at their house. They had traditional Aussie footy food - party pies and sausage rolls. We hope there wasn't too much friendly competition!

14.01.2022 We're looking for a passionate Behaviour Support Specialist to join our team. Apply via Seek today: https://bit.ly/2YFN6MR

07.01.2022 Join the Amicus Committee of Management! Amicus consistently demonstrates and projects a solid financial record and service growth through innovative vision and internationally recognised leadership, striving to enhance the lives of the individuals that are represented. Amicus believes it is a privilege to be part of our participant’s lives, and are extremely proud of the organisation and employees that are represented and empowered. If you're keen to contribute your acumen ...and governance experience to a positive organisation where you will be required to demonstrate: A willingness to put the participant at the centre of decision making A 'can-do attitude' that often sees Amicus providing support when no-one else will An appetite to innovate and try new ideas. Amicus openly welcomes applications with Lived Experience and invites you to view the Committee of Management Prospectus and submit your interest to Ann-Maree Davis (CEO) [email protected]. View Prospectus at http://bit.ly/AmicusCareerOpportunities

06.01.2022 Hello Spring! Our latest Amicus Exchange is now available online and is jam-packed with important information and updates. Click through to read more about: - Exciting Amicus projects - COVID-19 info and updates - Some great participant updates ... - Online events + much more!

06.01.2022 We're on the hunt a solutions-oriented quality manager and team player who has a passion for compliance, auditing, and continuous quality improvement. If that sounds like you, apply via Seek today: https://bit.ly/2QvnEVW

05.01.2022 Some Amicus staff have used isolation as a good time to learn a new skill or hobby! Amicus Support Worker Sam Purden is a creative person and is always looking for new ideas and outlets, so in isolation she started an incredible new art hobby. Sam has been making these stunning drawings for her kids and friends.

04.01.2022 Keep an eye out for the new automatic door that has been installed at the office reception of 18 Myers St that has been added to ensure the office is more accessible!

04.01.2022 People can now turn on an Accessible Places feature to have wheelchair accessibility information more prominently displayed in Google Maps. When Accessible Places is switched on, a wheelchair icon will indicate an accessible entrance and you’ll be able to see if a place has accessible seating, restrooms or parking. If it’s confirmed that a place does not have an accessible entrance, we’ll show that information on Maps as well.

04.01.2022 Victoria has now moved into the last stop of the COVID roadmap to reopening. How does this affect you? Click the link below to learn more about all the changes to restrictions.

04.01.2022 Amicus is holding an information evening for potential new disability support staff. We are looking for qualified and experienced staff in a targeted recruitment round. Applicants are required to: Attend the information evening on the 14th October. Have a qualification in disability or a related field. ... Work with complex participants. Be available for sleepover shifts. Have a smart phone. Main area for work is Castlemaine. Bendigo and Maryborough work is also available. Applicants must register their interest with Amicus by contacting [email protected] or phoning 54412666. See more

04.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day - our national day of action when we're reminded that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK?. Today ask your friends, loved ones and colleagues how they’re going. Someone in your world might be struggling with life’s ups and downs, particularly at the moment.

04.01.2022 The Agency and NDIS Quality and Safeguard Commission (NDIS Commission) have jointly released an open letter to all Victorian participants about COVID-19 supports. With lots of info about COVID-19 out there, this letter details what you should expect from your NDIS providers and supports during this time as well as changes to what you can buy with NDIS funding. This letter also explains what to do if you are concerned about the quality or safety of the supports.

02.01.2022 What NDIS supports will create a good life for you or your loved one? Enquire about NDIS Support Coordination with Amicus and find out how we can start planning your future.

02.01.2022 Are you a person that loves quality processes, possesses strong stakeholder skills, enjoys working with others and is passionate about the human services sector? Amicus is looking for a team player who can be our next Finance Officer, someone who has extensive payroll process knowledge and is solutions-oriented.