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CODA

Locality: Colac, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5231 1573

Address: 6/58 Hesse Street 3250 Colac, VIC, Australia

Website: http://coda.org.au

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25.01.2022 Frustrated? Feel free to share you experiences with the NDIS by following the link below.

25.01.2022 Are you ready for a Wiggly Red Nose Day? We are!

24.01.2022 Communication is everything. We here at CODA try to ensure that all our clients are paired with someone who can understand and be understood.

24.01.2022 Hi everyone, CODA has another opportunity for for employment. Please see the image below for more information.

23.01.2022 Today is IDPWD (or International Day of People With a Disability). It is a day to celebrate the fact that disability is not inability. It is a day to remember that disability is not a curse or a cautionary tale. It is a day to celebrate humanity in all its forms.

23.01.2022 As you are aware there have been multiple identified public exposures to COVID-19 in the Barwon area. CODA supports the social distancing model and is taking steps to minimise the impact of the virus on the services we provide to local people. These steps include: Reviewing our policies, procedures and action plans in line with the information from appropriate health authorities... Avoiding unnecessary face to face meetings Limiting travel to essential appointments only Supporting staff and clients to regularly undertake the recommended personal hygiene and other cleaning strategies CODA will be following the advice and direction of the federal and state governments with regards to client and staff health and safety. CODA will contact clients directly if their service is going to change in anyway. Any questions regarding the supports CODA will provide during this time can be directed to the CODA office on 52311 573 or [email protected] If you require this information in an accessible format please contact the CODA office on 5231 1573

23.01.2022 NDIS participants are invited to take part in new research about the changes made to the NDIS in response to COVID-19. The survey provides an opportunity for participants, their families and carers to share their experience of the NDIA and the Scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey is screen-reader friendly and will take about 15-25 minutes to complete. Participants can ask someone they trust, like a family member of friend or support worker, to help them complete the survey. For more information follow the link.

23.01.2022 Happy Birthday to the people who have had birthdays this month, Kerrie, Mitzi and Sue! We hope you had a great day!

19.01.2022 We know some of you cant wait!

19.01.2022 CODA's Eliza Phillips showing us all how to get back to none!

19.01.2022 CODA and the team at LEAP would like to congratulate Dylan Alcott on his Australian Open quad singles wheelchair title. A fantastic example how, with the support you need, you can achieve! Dylan can have 50% off storewide this week!

18.01.2022 2019 was a busy year for CODA! We get out in our community, this year saw our staff and clients visit * Balmoral * Casterton... * Hamilton * Dunkeld * Camperdown * Geelong * Melbourne * Sydney * Yeodene * Barramunga * Grovedale * The Stonyford Tractor Wreckers * Belmont Village Shopping Centre * Colac East Hotel * Botanic Cafe on the Lake * Bluewater Leisure Centre Plus so many, many more! [IMAGE: A Map of Australia]

16.01.2022 Hi everyone, CODA has some employment opportunities. If you, or someone you know, are passionate about helping people with a disability to live their best lives - why not apply? Disability Support Workers Part time and casual positions available Colac Otway Disability Accommodation Inc. provides a range of support to people with a disability, including short term accommodation, shared supported accommodation and individual support.... We are currently seeking experienced, enthusiastic staff to fill a range of shifts now available. You will be required to support clients to achieve their individual goals, assist with personal care as required and ensure that our clients actively participate in the community. The successful applicants will have prior experience in the disability sector and the capacity to work evenings, weekends, including sleepover shifts. CODA offers salary packaging to permanent staff. A current drivers licence and Level 2 First Aid Certificate will be required. For further information or a position description please contact Mitzi Featherstone, on 52311573. Applications, including three referees should be emailed to above or posted to PO Box 370 Colac 3250. Applications close 8 February 2019. See more

16.01.2022 Good luck to everyone out there supporting MS research today by participating in the MS Walk and Fun Run!

16.01.2022 Earlier this year one of our residents entered the Otway Bloom Competition. They recieved a "Highly Commended First Entry Garden. Feast your eyes on this garden! Magnificent!

14.01.2022 In times of emergency being able to understand the messages makes a big difference. Thanks to those networks showing the Auslan interpreter.

14.01.2022 This week is thyroid awareness week. Please feel free to check out the Thyroid Foundation website and learn more about Thyroid disorders.

14.01.2022 Have a great red nose day everyone. A much needed fund raiser for a very serious issue.

14.01.2022 Applications need to be in by Friday if you or anyone you know are interested in working for us.

12.01.2022 Are you a man? Do you have health? Do you want to maintain your health? This week is Mens health week. So stay well men. Everyone needs you!

11.01.2022 School holiday program for the September school holidays has been planned. Stay tuned for activities and booking details! Theyll be coming very soon.

11.01.2022 Today is the Cancer Councils Biggest Morning Tea. For all those out there enjoying a great morning tea, think of us, stuck here at the office, wishing we were having cake with you!

10.01.2022 The LEAP Shop will be re-opening from Wednesday 10th June. New Opening Hours: 10am - 2pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The Shop has made a few changes to o...ur entry processes and the inside of the Shop. These help keep everyone safe, as per current Government COVID-19 instructions. We know our community will work with us to maintain this. We look forward to welcoming back our customers. We invite you to come and explore our wide range of pre loved items and accessories. The LEAP Shop is a CODA social enterprise. It supports funded volunteers to Learn, Engage, Achieve and Participate in a wide range of activities. Image: Colourful shapes, The Leap Shop Logo, The CODA Logo and the words Opening Wednesday 10th June 10am

10.01.2022 CODA is looking for a new Co-ordinator for the LEAP - Learn, Engage, Achieve Participate Shop and program. If this could be you please read the ad below.

10.01.2022 Are you getting ready to red nose? Look forward to seeing you in all your red nose finery. A great cause!

09.01.2022 Bush fire Information Post: There are bush fires around Australia. Because of these fires the NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme are prioritising plan reviews for people affected by these fires. If you know of someone who has a disability and needs extra support because of the fires please tell them... * contact their usual providers for more support * contact and the NDIA contact centre on 1800 800 110 for an urgent plan review. See more

09.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Today is going to be hot. Really. Please see the Better Health Channel for advice on how to survive the heat today! Stay safe! https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/campai/survive-the-heat

09.01.2022 We hope that everyone has a happy and safe Holiday Break. Stay safe! The CODA Office will be closed from 4:00 pm Tuesday 24 December until 9:00 Thursday 2 January 2020.

07.01.2022 Today is world MS day. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common chronic disease of the central nervous system among young Australians. Victoria has more people with MS than any other state in Australia. MS is not contagious, but it is progressive and unpredictable. MS occurs when the protective sheath (myelin) around the nerve fibres in the brain and spinal cord becomes damaged, causing random patches called plaques or lesions. These patches distort and interrupt the mes...sages that are sent along these nerves. Sclerosis means scarring and the disease is labelled multiple because the damage usually occurs at a number of points. There are many different health effects of this disease and no two people will share the same symptoms. The cause of MS is unknown and, as yet, there is no cure. However, treatments are available to ease symptoms and slow down the course of the disease.

07.01.2022 Community Connect on OCR FM on OCR FM had a fantatstic chat to one of our staff and one member of the community who choses CODA to support them. Check out the podcast to hear Joanne Cook and Josh having a great chat! Autisim: Its time to change your reactions

07.01.2022 Im sorry to distract your scrolling but this is just amazing news! Audio descriptions for TV, for those people with sight issues and blindness, will be rolling out on ABC and SBS! https://www.visionaustralia.org//audio-description-appear-

04.01.2022 Hi Everyone! Colac Otway Disability Accommodation (CODA) has put together an Easy English information sheet about COVID-19. It has information about what our clients can expect from CODA and a bit on how to stay safer from the virus. We have put this document up on the CODA website on the news page.... Please check out the news section on the CODA website (http://www.coda.org.au/news) for updates as we make them.

04.01.2022 Remember the ice bucket challenge? Did you do it? Well today is MND Global day. So were just reminding you that MND is the name given to a group of diseases in which the nerve cells (neurones) controlling the muscles that enable us to move, speak, breathe and swallow undergo degeneration and die.

03.01.2022 Were back in the office and scaling up for another jam packed year. Welcome to 2020 everyone! We look forward to seeing you!

03.01.2022 Hi everyone, CODA is looking for a Disability Support Worker for one of our clients. If you feel that this is a position that you are interested in, or know of anyone who would be suited to the position feel free to share this advertisment with them. The image below is the text of the job advertisment. Text as follows: CODA... Disability Support Worker Colac Otway disability Accommodation Inc. provides a range of support to people with a disability, including individual support, short term accommodation, and shared supported accommodation. Our client is is a young man seeking to interview and choose a support worker who: * Will enjoy working beside him as he explores and develops volunteer work opportunities within the local community *Has excellent communication skills * Enjoys being outdoors and active * Is familiar with autism and understands the need for consistency in communicaiton and approach * Understands a capacity building and goal based service approach, and * Is available from 9am - 4pm Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays A current drivers licence and First Aid Certificate will be required. For further information or a position description please contact our office on (03) 5231 1573 Application, including two referees should be emailed to [email protected] or posted to PO Box 370, Colac 3250. Applications close 27 March 2020

02.01.2022 Happy Birthday to our fabulous staff who have had Birthdays this month, Monica and Matthew we hope you had a great day!

02.01.2022 Information about the CODA School holiday programs. If youre interested please feel free to contact your CODA supervisor directly.