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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25.01.2022 Happy Christmas from Team Amicus! We hope your day is filled with lots of love and great food.

24.01.2022 NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. There are a number of NAIDOC events running across Bendigo this week. Click the link below to get involved!

24.01.2022 We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, we know Morten certainly did.

22.01.2022 Make sure you protect yourself and those around you this summer by staying safe and keeping sun smart by following these tips. For the best protection use all five forms of sun protection clothing, sunscreen, a broad-brim hat, shade and sunglasses when the UV is 3 and above. https://www.sunsmart.com.au//sun-protection-tips-for-paren

21.01.2022 Don’t forget!

20.01.2022 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.

19.01.2022 As 2020 comes to a close, we’re looking back on some of the positive times from throughout the year. In May Rod and his support worker, Rodney had a wonderful day out with Rod’s dad, where they enjoyed nature and fed the ducks. What’s your favourite memory from 2020?

19.01.2022 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.

17.01.2022 Would you like to be part of the development of a community inclusion framework for Amicus participants? We’re looking for families, participants and staff to participate in a consultative process to create a framework that develops individual capacity, valued roles and community inclusion for our participants. If you’re passionate about community inclusion, make contact with Nicole at Amicus to learn more and be involved on 5441 2666.

16.01.2022 Last Sunday Dan Andrews announced changes to restrictions in both metropolitan Melbourne and Regional Victoria. Whilst Regional Victorian remains in Third Step restrictions, from Sunday night some restrictions started to ease. Click the link below to read what these changes to restrictions Include.

15.01.2022 Masks are now mandatory in public indoor spaces. Due to a community COVID-19 case, the Victorian Premier announced new statewide restrictions will be in effect from 11.59pm, February 3. In addition to mandatory masks, the limit on the number of people gathering in the home will be reduced from 30 to 15, meaning the household members plus 15 visitors (excluding children under 12 months of age).

14.01.2022 It’s self-care Saturday for Morten, who is enjoying some much needed Vitamin D. By incorporating self-care activities into your regular routine, like going for a walk or socialising with friends, you give your body and mind time to rest, reset, and rejuvenate, so you can avoid or reduce the symptoms of stress and anxiety.

14.01.2022 While we are not able to celebrate NAIDOC Week in and around Bendigo in the way that we would usually, it is good to know that there will still be some terrific events that people can access. To start NAIDOC Week please join us on the City of Greater Bendigo Facebook page to celebrate the NAIDOC flag-raising ceremony at 11am Monday, November 9.

13.01.2022 THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA WARNING The weather today is HIGH risk for an epidemic thunderstorm asthma conditions has been forecast in the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country and South West weather districts. Anyone at risk of thunderstorm asthma, such as those with grass pollen allergy and asthma, has been urged to avoid going outside during thunderstorms and the wind gusts that precede them. ... Health authorities have urged anyone with asthma or hay fever, to plan ahead and have their asthma medication on hand.

10.01.2022 At Amicus we are actively working towards a community that welcomes all people and values everyone for their unique talents, abilities and what they bring to the community; a place where everyone can live an active life, doing the things that are important to them.

08.01.2022 Choosing Amicus Support Coordination gives you the advantage of accessing our highly skilled practitioners, carefully selected for their track record with planning, their common sense approach and resilience. We can be involved as little or as much as you prefer, from teaching you how to manage your NDIS plan to providing full assistance to coordinate it. We work with you to find the supports you most want, to connect with and meet the best mainstream and specialist service providers that suit your plan, and to get the ball rolling towards the life you want to live.

07.01.2022 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.

06.01.2022 Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a five-day lockdown in response to the growing coronavirus outbreak linked to a Melbourne quarantine hotel. Restrictions will be in effect from 11.59pm Friday 12 February. There will be four reasons to leave home shopping for essentials, for care and caregiving, for exercise and for work, if it is essential.... People will be restricted to exercising and shopping within five kilometres of their home. Masks will need to be worn whenever leaving home. The measures are expected to be lifted at 11:59pm on Wednesday.

04.01.2022 NAIDOC Weeks starts Sunday and runs from November 8-15. This year's theme is Always Was, Always Will Be. The theme recognises and celebrates that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. There are many digital events to celebrate NAIDOC Week including a live streamed Flag Raising Ceremony on the City of Greater Bendigo page featuring a Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation Welcome to Country by Trent Nelson and a Smoking C...eremony by Aunty Marilyne Nicholls at 11am on Monday November 9. Bendigo Art Gallery is also holding Talking First Nations Fashion which is a free event that brings together a selection of seventy First Nations designers, artists and makers to showcase the first major survey of Indigenous Australian fashion.

04.01.2022 Amicus participant Mary and her support worker Jillian have been working on a toilet roll Christmas Tree. Mary decided she wanted to try something from the internet and Jillian assisted her with some of the preparation and the creativeness. The final step will be for Mary to add some pom poms to the tree. We can't wait to see the final result!

04.01.2022 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!

03.01.2022 What do the new Victorian 5-day lockdown restrictions mean for Amicus? Amicus is still a provider of essential services. This means in home supports will continue as scheduled unless the participant requests that services be suspended.... We are unable to deliver community-based supports given the restrictions, but can support participants for up to 2 hours to exercise or participants can request to have their support delivered at home. Supported Independent Living No visitors are permitted into aged care or other residential facility settings, except for end-of-life reasons. Non-essential contractors are restricted from entry. Confirming Supports We are currently working to contact every participant. Read more here: https://amicus.org.au/covid-19/

03.01.2022 Eddie has put together this amazing clock at the Long Gully Men's Shed, where he attends weekly with his support worker Rochelle. Eddie had greatly missed the Men's Shed during lockdown but is thoroughly enjoying his time there again now restrictions have eased.

02.01.2022 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.

01.01.2022 Happy New Year from Amicus! ‘My biggest thanks is to each and every one of our valued participants, their families and supporters. Thank you for your continued loyalty and support of Amicus and your belief in our vision, mission and values. We look forward to working with you in 2020-21 to get your good life.’... - Ann-Maree Davies, Amicus CEO

01.01.2022 A community program co-developed by Macquarie Business School addresses the under-representation of people with intellectual disability in self-employment. Under the initiative, participants are given support in key business areas including developing their business plan, marketing and daily business management skills.