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Aspire Support Services

Locality: Albury, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6058 4000

Address: 220 Borella Road 2640 Albury, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.aspiress.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Aspire Specialist Services are running Education groups for children aged 0-5 years at the ECI centre in Thurgoona in Term 4 2020. Education groups provide an opportunity for children to develop their skills in an enhanced learning environment. Activities and routines will support your child’s skills, interests and needs supported by an early childhood team that understand your child and family. If you are interested in attending, please contact the Specialist Services Intake team on 02 6858 4000.

24.01.2022 A great day's work turning recycled timber into garden features with the Gardening and Woodwork program. To learn more about the program call us today on (02) 6058 4000.

22.01.2022 Cooking up a storm... Brent and Shane having a great time learning to cook some new foods together in our multicultural cooking program. In this program, we explore different countries and learn to cook foods from all over the world. It is a great way to learn skills as well as learn about other cultures. We hear the food Brent and Shane made tasted delicious!... If you would like to learn more about exploring and tasting food from all over the world, contact us so that we can help you to join one of our groups. Phone 02 6058 4000 or email [email protected]

21.01.2022 This Friday, November 20 is White Ribbon Day. The White Ribbon Campaign aims to raise awareness among Australian men and boys about the roles they can play to prevent violence against women. Gender equity itself is very important to everyone here at Aspire, and we're proud to support this important campaign. To learn more visit www.whiteribbon.org.au

21.01.2022 Challenge the way you think about disability on the 3rd December and join with us at Aspire to celebrate the International Day of People with Disability. Information on how you can get involved in the day and how to break down barriers for people with disability can be found at www.idpwd.com.au

21.01.2022 It is with great sadness that we farewell Kerry May from Aspires Board. Kerry has been with Aspire since its inception in 2012 and before that was a long-serving board member with Kalparrin. Kerry worked tirelessly during her time as a board member to raise funds, ensure the continuation of services and to make collaborative decisions and big changes during challenging times. She is looking forward to seeing Aspire fulfil its plans over the next few years and has gracious...ly offered to help us out wherever she can. Everyone at Aspire would like to thank Kerry for her hard work, dedication, commitment and friendship over the years. We wish you all the very best for everything you do in the future.

20.01.2022 Artists at work... Jarrid, Lisa and Stacia creating works of art in our Make and Bake program. If you enjoy expressing your creative and artistic talents and, if you like meeting other people who have similar interests, contact us to find out which program may suit you - phone 02 6058 4000 or email [email protected].

20.01.2022 Gardening and woodwork are part of our Skills and Education programs and as you can see, these men have some great skills! David (with the dark glasses) and Alex preparing and building a three-tier planter box using recycled timber while participating in Aspire’s Gardening and Woodwork program. If you would like to enquire about being part of these programs, contact our customer service team today on (02) 6058 4000 or email [email protected]

19.01.2022 Thursday, December 10 marks International Human Rights Day, a day where we think about the This year more than ever, we all need to stand together, united in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic which has affected us all so much. Aspire is proud to acknowledge this special day, where we think about the basic rights everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. To learn more visit www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day

18.01.2022 INTEGRITY... All our decisions our driven by strong principles, based on honesty, trust and a sincerity to do what’s right. Our base of acting honorably allows us to be forthright and straightforward in our actions with our intent always coming from a good place.

18.01.2022 Certificate I in Transition Education & Work Education - Taking the Next Step. We have had a fantastic response to the Cert I programs being delivered by The Centre. There will be an enrolment night this Wednesday the 3rd of February at our Borella Road building. For information, contact our customer service team on 6058 4000 or Michael Crofts from The Centre on 0459 275 911. ... Look forward to seeing you soon.

18.01.2022 Cerebral palsy affects more than 17 million people worldwide, creating millions of reasons to speak up on World Cerebral Palsy Day on Wednesday October 6. Join the movement to help raise awareness and inspire action around cerebral palsy, celebrate diverse ability and make the world a more accessible place. Learn more at www.worldcpday.org

18.01.2022 National Carers Week is a time for us to celebrate carers and recognise the significant contribution carers make each and every day to their families and our community. 2.65 million Australians provide care and support to a family member or friend with disability, mental health condition, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged. National Carers Week is a time for all Australians to recognise and celebrate carers and is an opp...ortunity to raise awareness among all Australians about the diversity of carers and their caring roles. Please see links below for Carers NSW and Carers Victoria Carers Week Events. www.carersnsw.org.au/national-carers-week. www.carersvictoria.org.au/events/national-carers-week-2020

17.01.2022 We are very excited to announce, that we will be working in partnership with The Centre for Continuing Education to provide Certificate I in Transition Education and Work Education. If this is something you would be interested in, please contact our Customer Service Team on 026058 4000 or email [email protected] to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

17.01.2022 We're all about inclusion here at Aspire. And from November 21-29 we'd like to acknowledge "Social Inclusion Week" - all about connecting local communities, workmates, family and friends, to build and strengthen relationships and address isolation and exclusion of those who may be marginalised. Learn more about SIW, events you can participate in and how you can get involved at www.socialinclusionweek.com.au

15.01.2022 NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and an opportunity to recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and our society. Normally held in July, this year's November dates follow the decision to postpone NAIDOC Week due to the impacts and uncertainty from the escalating pandemic. To learn more about this national week of celebration of indigenous culture, visit www.naidoc.org.au

15.01.2022 UNDERSTANDING... We are renowned for our compassion, kindness and sensitivity. An ability to be considerate of those we support on a day to day basis. Our empathy is always complimented by strong emotional intelligence, good judgment and an ability to show discernment in all circumstances.

15.01.2022 As 2020 draws to a close, we'd like to wish all our clients, support staff, and all their families a safe and happy Christmas. We look forward to a much more positive and productive 2021. And just a reminder our office will be closed from Thursday, December 24 and re-opening on Monday, January 4. For any urgent enquiries during this time please contact (02) 6058 4000.

14.01.2022 Another great day at the wildlife shelter! Jenny loves helping out at the shelter and taking care of the animals - her smile says it all. Find out more about our programs by contacting us on (02) 6058 4000 or email [email protected]

14.01.2022 Carers make an enormous contribution to our community as well as our national economy and are an important part of Australia’s health system and the foundation of our aged, disability, palliative and community care systems. If you'd like more information about becoming a carer, please contact us today on (02) 6058 4000.

13.01.2022 We have a vacancy in one of our accommodation facilities - a modern one bedroom unit in East Albury. Our flexible, highly skilled staff can support you to reach your full potential and enjoy a fulfilling, independent home life. Click here for further details - www.housinghub.org.au/property-details/2149

13.01.2022 Here are some photos of Jenny getting creative in our Drama Art and Craft program. This group has been focusing on Christmas craft the last couple of weeks - Merry Christmas everyone!

11.01.2022 Today is Rare Disease Day! This week Aspire provided information sessions raising awareness of rare diseases. Building awareness of rare diseases is so important because 1 in 20 people will live with a rare disease at some point in their life. Despite this, there is no cure for the majority of rare diseases and many go undiagnosed. Rare Disease Day improves knowledge amongst the general public of rare diseases while encouraging researchers and decision makers to address the n...eeds of those living with rare diseases. For more information about Rare Disease Day & how you can get involved, visit: https://www.rarediseaseday.org/art/what-is-rare-disease-day

08.01.2022 Meet Tim, Del and Lyle. They are part of our Customer Advisory Network Group or CAN Group. The CAN group is an something we have recently started. Del leads the group and supports customers to discuss what Aspire is doing well, what we are not doing well and how we can improve. Del then brings the information to the executive team and it forms part of our action plans. We would love more people to be a part of the CAN Group. If you would like to find out more, phone reception on 02 6058 4000 and ask for Del or Mardi to contact you.

07.01.2022 We're very excited to introduce the brand new Aspire logo which you will start to see being rolled out across our organisation in the coming months. And stay tuned for our brand new website coming soon too!

06.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for managing our mental health. Lockdowns, social distancing requirements, travel restrictions, and the constantly changing position we find ourselves in is stressful. This makes prioritising our mental health and wellbeing more important than ever. This World Mental Health Day October 10 the message is simple: Look after your mental health, Australia.

04.01.2022 Monday March 8th - Today is International Womens Day and at Aspire we celebrate our women's achievements and raise awareness about women's equality daily! https://www.internationalwomensday.com/

04.01.2022 Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! Here's to much better year in 2021.

03.01.2022 The Albury Wodonga Down Syndrome Family Network Group (AWDSFNG) with support from Aspire Support Services are proud to be one of many community groups across Australia joining in Celebrate T21’s nationwide Picnic Parade in honour of World Down Syndrome Day this year. Celebrate T21 is a national organisation that supports families receiving a pre or post-natal Down Syndrome diagnosis. The Picnic Parade event will be held this Saturday March 20, from 2pm - 4pm in the Children’s Garden at the Albury Botanic Gardens, with a sock parade, bubbles, BYO picnic area and more!

02.01.2022 RELIABLE... We can be counted on. It’s our expertise, our diligence and our commitment that see us be dependable in our delivery. We can be trusted and are steadfast in our commitment to our people.

01.01.2022 The purpose of World Kindness Day is to look beyond ourselves, beyond the boundaries of our country, beyond our culture, our race, our religion; and realise we are citizens of the world. Something which we here at Aspire wholeheartedly agree. Visit www.theworldkindnessmovement.org to learn more.