Colville Lodge by Supportivity in Highgate Hill | Mental health service

Colville Lodge by Supportivity

Locality: Highgate Hill

Phone: +61 7 5443 9777

Address: 2/33 Sixth Avenue 4101 Highgate Hill, QLD, Australia

Website: https://121care.org.au/colville-lodge/

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25.01.2022 Monday Inspiration - recipe for friendship

25.01.2022 Tips to boost your body and mind

25.01.2022 6-12 September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week. 121 Care was started n 1992 by people living with spinal cord injuries so they could live the life that they choose for themselves. Today, 121 Care has expanded its services and network to include Guardien Group (SILs accommodation), Winston House and Colville Lodge (supported accomodation) and Suncoast Integrated Services (allied health) in addition too Support Coordination services to people with disabilities living in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. We acknowledge our founders and their vision. https://youtu.be/pKLh1gxKtzo

25.01.2022 Available Immediately - Vacancy for a co-tenant. Please view the attached image for details.

23.01.2022 WWILD SVP Association are hosting a series of workshops on safe relationships for people with intellectual and learning disabilities in SE Queensland over October and November this. Please click the link below for details. http://ow.ly/xK4P50ByuSi

23.01.2022 Happy Father's Day!

21.01.2022 Cold Laser Therapy helps repair tissue damage, treats inflammation and pain relief for a number of ailments. Read the card attached and contact Jenny for an appointment. Share with a friend you think may also benefit from this.

21.01.2022 According to Spinal Cord Injuries Australia, over 15,000 Australians live with spinal cord injury for which care is estimated at approximately $2bn annually. Eighty percent of cases incurring SCIs are males. The major causes of traumatic injury are land transport crashes including vehicle occupants, motorcycles, pedestrians, pedal bikes and quad bikes, followed by falls, water relates accidents, sports, horse related and falling objects. Spinal Cord Injury Awareness week is held from 7 13 September 2020. This is is Darron Shield's story http://ow.ly/ypAD50B0vwP

20.01.2022 31 August - 6 September is Stroke Awareness Week. This week celebrates everyday Australians who know and can recognise the signs of stroke. They are FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) heros who know to call an ambulance immediately because they know that stroke is always a medical emergency and time is critical. Sign up here to receive your free Stroke Week kit: http://ow.ly/vz2F50ADxLh

20.01.2022 DRC: CLEAR COMMUNICATION AND IMPACTS ON SERVICE PROVISION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY - 20/08/20 The Centre of Research Excellence in Disability and Health (see link below) is quickly building a body of work on the impacts of COVID-19 on people with disability and on the workers that support them, and making recommendations on what governments and others need to do in response. Professor Anne Kavanagh was questioned on this work and the Centres recommendations. She outlined r...isk factors for both people with disability and disability support workers and noted her concerns about the relatively slow responses by governments to implement measures to safeguard these people from the impacts of COVID. Prof Kavanagh indicated the NDIS Commission should have given stronger directives on what services should or should not have continued to be provided during the COVID crisis. She also expressed concern that the 10 per cent loading on some prices for NDIS services during the early days of the pandemic was a perverse incentive for providers to continue providing services that should have ceased. Inadequate communication for people with disability was a common concern raised during the course of the day, whether the information should have been in easy English, and/or in community languages or translated for First Nation peoples. The speed at which information was needed to flow was at times prioritised over accessibility and was noted as an area where improvements where needed. Across the last three days of the hearing, the challenge of keeping abreast of multiple information sources was raised by many speakers. These included access to PPE and the availability of training in its use, workforce, including the use of casual staff and staff working across more than one site or with more than one organisation, emergency response plans and the need to customise them for a pandemic, and movement restrictions and the impact on people with disability. http://ow.ly/7vMm50B54Ps See more

19.01.2022 When you’re feeling distracted, practising mindfulness is a great way to improve your headspace. Have a look at these tips and resources. https://headspace.org.au/bl/6-ways-to-practise-mindfulness/

19.01.2022 Here's a really useful tool in helping to self test for anxiety. Obviously its best to seek help from a health professional but this may benefit you in understanding the warning signs for anxiety... https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au//d/anxiety-self-test/

19.01.2022 121 Care 30 Years Strong It seems remarkable to think that almost 30 years ago it took two young men directly impacted by spinal injuries to create their own support services on the Sunshine Coast, so they could live independently with their families. In a sense not unlike some of the tech startups to follow, the idea started at home and was developed in the spare room and the garage. While it seems unfathomable in 2020 that once upon a time support services would need to be ...Continue reading

18.01.2022 Monday Reflections

18.01.2022 The MOllii Suit is an assistive device that is now available forlong term rental or purchase through the NDIS. Please view the attached card for details on this revolutionary aid for people with disabilities. Please contact Jenny for a suitability assessment for MOllii if you're interested. Share with friends and family you think could benefit from MOllii.

16.01.2022 Take five - tips to boost confidence.

16.01.2022 Monday inspiration - recipe for happiness.

16.01.2022 VACANCY Guardien Group is looking for an Assistant Manager to provide support to the Manager Guardien Group and the Supported Independent Living Team. This role is based in Capalaba. Please read the Seek ad below for more information.... http://ow.ly/xynQ50BqQ59

16.01.2022 10 September is R U OK? Day. Taylor Otwell shares his story and what he carries in his mental health toolbelt. http://ow.ly/SmpX50B0wGW

16.01.2022 Our story - 30 years on. http://ow.ly/zQDl50B9aeY

14.01.2022 Here at Colville Lodge we are always striving to educate the general community on the various forms of mental illness that can affect people at some point in there lives. Either through direct experience or someone they know, its important to know the signs and to seek help. Here we look at bipolar disorder and its effects. https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/res/bipolar-disorder/

14.01.2022 As part of our focus on mental illness today we look at depression and anxiety. this is the most common form of mental illness. While everyone experiences strong feelings of tension, anxiety, or sadness at times, a mental illness is present when these feelings become so disturbing and overwhelming that people have great difficulty coping with day-to-day activities, such as work, enjoying leisure time, and maintaining relationships. For more information visit, https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-/depression/

14.01.2022 R U OK? Staying connected in this difficult times is important. Asking that one simple question today and any other day, may make a difference to someone's life. http://ow.ly/vuut50B0w2J

14.01.2022 LET’S (NOT) TALK ABOUT SEX! An interesting article from the guys at DSC on the subject of NDIS funding for Sex workers. The Federal Court decision found it reasonable and necessary for a woman with MS to use NDIS funds for sex therapy. The ruling should have paved the way for more NDIS participants to receive funding for sexual services. In reality, this is still next to impossible. Check out the article here... https://teamdsc.com.au/resources/lets-not-talk-about-sex

14.01.2022 Take a short break and enjoy! Cat or dog? http://ow.ly/S3f450B0wxB

14.01.2022 Suncoast Integrated Therapies is looking for a full time Behaviour Support Practitioner to join the tea,. The role will be based in Brisbane. Please read the Seek ad below for more information. http://ow.ly/iTyz50BqQ7V

13.01.2022 You’ve probably heard many times that you should exercise to increase mental disorders symptoms. Believe it or not, there’s truth to that advice! https://www.powerofpositivity.com/increase-mental-health.../

12.01.2022 Sometimes its best we learn from nature and focus on the little things...Here an act of kindness is rewarded with a hug...which most of the time is all we need... https://youtu.be/EsUP2dftN9w

11.01.2022 A great new government website dedicated to sharing information about services to help people with disability, their family, friends and carers, to find the support they need in Australia. Check out the disability gateway with the link below. https://www.disabilitygateway.gov.au/

11.01.2022 Australia’s COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed in phases, with priority groups receiving the first doses. Priority groups are identified using public health, medical and epidemiological evidence on who would be most affected if they contracted COVID-19, and those most likely to be exposed. Aged care and disability support workers are part of the first phase 1A rollout. Follow the link below to find out more. https://youtu.be/eLOkhnCcMAI

11.01.2022 One of our Colville Lodge family, Mark is proud as punch to be working towards his savings goal which is a visit to Dreamworld on the Gold Coast. He put together a savings box and decorated it with all his favourite Dreamworld pictures to keep himself motivated to save. Saving $10 per week it wont take him long to plan his day trip to Dreamworld and live his dream! Keep it up mate...and well done!

11.01.2022 Monday inspiration - recipe for a good life

10.01.2022 September 10 is R U OK? Day Inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with anyone who may be struggling with life. You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life: 1. Ask R U OK?... 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in http://ow.ly/kZFx50ADyCF See more

10.01.2022 Relaxation music for stress relief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-xE7pYgyH4

10.01.2022 Each year, an estimated 50,000 Australians will suffer a stroke at a cost of $54bn to the economy, resulting in physical and mental disabilities. There are an estimated 500,000 stroke survivors in Australia. Stroke Awareness Week is held from 31 August 7 September 2020. This is Jack Fenton's story: http://ow.ly/8QLJ50B0vrL

10.01.2022 121 Care is looking for a casual support worker for the north Brisbane region. The person will work in in-home care as well as supported accommodation services. Please read the Seek ad below for more information. http://ow.ly/oNFf50Bs2eQ

10.01.2022 Disability Done Differently Podcast: SAMANTHA JENKINSON ON...SEXUALITY, ACTIVISM AND BEING A BOLSHY DIVA Sam Jenkinson, Executive Director of People with Disabilities WA. She shares her thoughts on sex therapy and its place in the NDIS and gives us a rundown on the unique activism of some of the sector’s bolshiest women.... http://ow.ly/lgHO50BCdZW

10.01.2022 Take a break and have a laugh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS6UOyTb5eU

09.01.2022 Introducing a film about learning to make sense of society when you have Aspergers and learning disabilities. Proving that the support of colleagues and family members is crucial. https://youtu.be/68qSnG_MaoQ

08.01.2022 Improving self-esteem is a very personal journey. It’s a key part of feeling happy within ourselves, and of feeling that we’re succeeding in the things that matter to us. Here we look at nurturing a positive self esteem and the techniques you can use to create a positive outlook. https://eapassist.com.au/eap/boosting-self-esteem/

06.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CEO, KYM CHOMLEY! 24/08/2020 NDS is pleased to announce the results of the Queensland State Committee election 2020-21. Four nominations were received for the three vacant positions. ... As a result of the ballot, incumbent Brett Casey of Deaf Services Ltd was re-elected for a further three-year term. We would also like to extend a warm welcome to Kym Chomley of 121 Care Inc and Carl Patterson of Lojic Institute. Long-standing State Committee member Jo Jessop of Multicap is retiring from the State Committee after 14 years of service as a committee member with 5 years as an NDS Board Member. Our sincere thanks and appreciation are extended to Jo for her contribution to our work throughout her years on the Queensland State Committee. NDS congratulates Kym, Carl & Brett and we look forward to working with our new State Committee during another transformative year for the disability sector. The full State Committee for the year 2020-21, and their tenure, is as follows: Brett Casey, Chief Executive Officer, Deaf Services Qld 2023 Kym Chomley of 121 Care Inc 2023 Carl Patterson of Lojic Institute - 2023 Elizabeth Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Ingham Disability Support Services 2022 Terry OToole, Chief Executive Officer, TransitCare Ltd 2022 Ann Greer, Innovative Projects Director, Community Connection Ltd 2021 Judy Dickson, Executive Manager, Alara Qld Ltd 2021 Stuart Coward, Executive Officer, STEPS Group Australia 2021 A Chair and Deputy Chair for 2020-21 will be elected at the Queensland State Committee meeting on 10 September 2020

05.01.2022 Tips to help you get a good night's sleep http://ow.ly/F70L50B0vVV

05.01.2022 May the spirit of the season fill your hearts and homes with love and joy! From our family to yours - Merry Christmas and best wishes for the coming year!

05.01.2022 Disability Done Differently Podcast: ORDAN AND LAURA O’REILLY ON CREATING A FIGHTING CHANCE Jordan and Laura O'Reilly, founders of Hireup and Fighting Chance talk generously about their family and the journey they've gone on to lead one of Australia's fastest growing tech companies. ... http://ow.ly/sJQl50BCdZ6

04.01.2022 A really interesting TEDX talk on the role of nutrition in the treatment of mental health conditions. https://youtu.be/3dqXHHCc5lA

03.01.2022 Inspiring story of coping and living with ADHD. http://ow.ly/11Hv50B0wU4

03.01.2022 One in five Queenslanders live with a disability. The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates that over 700,000 Australians are living with ABI, with as many as two out of every three acquiring their brain injury before the age of 25. Three quarters of people with a brain injury are men. Disability Action Week is held from 13 19 September 2020. This is Ryan Croft's story http://ow.ly/kjuO50B0vyQ

03.01.2022 The Disability at Work and Workability International Virtual Conference will be held on 13 October 2020. The Conference program includes presentations on a range of topics reflecting the consequences of recent unprecedented events on various employment models worldwide. The virtual format will enable extensive direct input from conference delegates while also allowing opportunities to view all presentations on demand until 12 November 2020. Panels comprised of local and overs...eas practitioners will examine: * How can people with disability be assisted to gain employment in a global labour market reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic? * How can mainstream employment opportunities for people with severe disability be increased; and * What is the role of providers of supported employment in the provision of ongoing employment support for this cohort? NDS has received funding from the Australian Government Department of Social Services to assist people with disability (together with their carer) to attend the conference. Expression of interests can be lodged via the conference website until 18 September 2020. Early Bird registrations close 5pm Friday, 11 September 2020. http://ow.ly/e1C650B9cHS

03.01.2022 Inspiring people sharing their stories - coping with anxiety. http://ow.ly/1Z0Y50B0xcd

02.01.2022 Its R U Ok? day on 10 September. David Ly Khim shares his story on how he turned around his mental health decline. http://ow.ly/pFb950B0wG1

02.01.2022 Monday Reflections Change what you can, manage what you cant. Raymond McCauley, biotech entrepreneur.

01.01.2022 VACANCY Guardien Group is looking for an Supported Independent Living Coordinator for its supported independent living residences. This role is based in Capalaba. Please read the Seek ad below for more information.... https://www.seek.com.au/job/50566698

01.01.2022 Due to the current situation in NSW we thought it might be important to provide an update on the latest advice from the NDIS regarding COVID-19. https://www.ndis.gov.au/coronavirus/latest-advice-ndis...