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25.01.2022 Our new facility is progressing well, however it is not lost on us the hard work that our trailblazers put in more than 66 years ago to ensure there was a service for local people with a disability and their families. In looking forward to a new era for ConnectGV, we are looking back at the achievement and milestones and talking to the people that have been such an important part of our journey and our vision for an inclusive community. Before COVID restrictions we commenced... compiling a series of videos to capture the stories and memories from those that made a real difference. 92 year old, Kevin Trudgen, is one of these people. Kevin has been involved with the service since inception, known then as Goulburn Valley Centre For Intellectually Handicapped. He has been a President, Treasurer and committee member of the board and is a life member. Kevin’s younger brother, Geoffrey had cerebral palsy and at age 20 he was one of the first clients to attend the Centre and continued to access programs and services for 50 years. My parents never ceased to find ways to improve Geoffrey’s quality of life. Geoffrey loved going to the Centre and would never miss a day. Kevin Trudgen The service was also the first locally to open a hostel to provide respite and a home for when parents could longer care for their child with a disability. Geoffrey was also one of the first clients in the hostel and he remained there for 20 years. One of the remarkable things the hostel parents, Lil and Bill did was to take 11 clients on a trip around Australia. That was a wonderful thing to have done! The Centre has fulfilled a great need in our community and from our family’s point of view it has been wonderful that Geoffrey could have a life that would not have been expected. Kevin Trudgen Shepparton News The Shepparton Adviser GROW Greater Shepparton

24.01.2022 A shout out to our wonderful team of staff here at ConnectGV. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the past six months have been a challenging time for all. Yet, throughout the uncertainty, worry and uncharted waters, our staff have always had the best interests of our clients at heart and have shone through these challenges. The work you do is not always visible but is incredibly important. Our team worked swiftly to amend the way we do things and moved to online program delivery ...where possible, to ensure our clients could safely stay connected for their general well-being. This ensured communication remained open and clients are able to continue to learn skills of their choice remotely, keeping their body and mind active and their spirits high. Clients living in our accommodation options have also been able to stay connected. Staff have put extra measures in place to keep everyone safe and have made use of various technologies to keep them connected with friends and loved ones on a regular basis. We thank each and every one of our dedicated team of staff for their ongoing commitment and care. We would also like to mention and thank all essential workers, like our staff, you are doing a stellar job to keep everyone safe and ensuring that the community can continue to access necessary services

24.01.2022 Congratulations to the 2020 Cameron Gray Memorial Award recipient, Jayson Smith. The Cameron Gray Memorial Award is presented annually to recognise effort and achievement over the year of a member of the ConnectGV community. This award is in memory of Cameron Gray who was a participant of the GV Centre for many years and despite having a disability was an active member of the community.... Jayson has overcome significant struggles and has achieved many of his goals. He is a mentor to his peers to maintain a healthy lifestyle, by keeping fit and eating healthy and participates in a variety of sporting clubs in the Goulburn Valley, including GV Stars, the ConnectGV cricket club and has competed in the GV Harmony Cup. Jayson has also competed in community charity fun runs. Jayson has had many personal achievements and volunteers his time at his son’s school. It is an absolute credit to Jayson in the manner in which he keeps pushing through everything that comes his way. Jayson’s drive, determination and his successes have been an inspiration to his peers, staff at ConnectGV and most importantly himself and his young son.

23.01.2022 Our amazing staff have been busy working on our Individual Support Term 4 Program. There is a great array of programs on offer to cater for all interests and to help meet individual goals. The Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced a cautious plan for ease of restrictions for Rural Victoria over the coming months, therefore ConnectGV programs will continue to operate under the current stage three restrictions and changes will be implemented as restrictions ease. Term 4... will run from Monday, September 21 to Friday, December 18, 2020. Please follow the link below to go to our website to view the Program Booklet for Term 4. If you are current client and haven’t received your ‘program choice’ form please email [email protected]. Alternatively, if you would like start accessing ConnectGV programs please email [email protected]. https://tinyurl.com/y599mreq

23.01.2022 A friendly reminder, if you haven’t done so already, please submit your completed Individual Support program choices form today. There is such a great array of programs on offer for Term 4. Term 4 will run from Monday, September 21 to Friday, December 18, 2020. Please follow the link below to go to our website to view the Program Booklet for Term 4. If you have any questions please email [email protected]. ... https://tinyurl.com/y599mreq

21.01.2022 This week ConnectGV, a member agency of Shepparton Community Share, participated in a forum for council election candidates. Thank you to each and every candidate for taking the time to acquire a deeper level of understanding about each of our agencies and just as importantly allowing our agencies the opportunity to demonstrate what can be achieved when our community comes together. We wish each of you well in your endeavor to deliver on what is best for Greater Shepparton! FamilyCare "Helping families find solutions"The Bridge Youth ServicePrimary Care Connect

20.01.2022 Did you know, ConnectGV provides accommodation support options? Do you have Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in your NDIS plan? We have a vacancy and are seeking a semi-independent young person, who is ready to take the next step in life and move into their own home with two other males. This facility has sleep over support incorporated into the roster.... If this sparks your interest you can view the property via the Housing Hub link and register your interest. https://www.housinghub.org.au/property-details/1086 or alternatively ....directly with ConnectGV via our website through the NDIS enquiry form or email address. https://www.connectgv.com.au/ If is not for you right now, but may be of interest to you in the future...we would also like to hear from you (directly) to assist with our future planning.

18.01.2022 It’s been a busy week at ConnectGV this week. We are starting to get very excited about our new space. It really is taking shape and we cannot wait to share it with you! Bruce Mactier and Scott Kelly you are doing a great job keeping us all on track ...and Paul @ Moretto Building we love how you are thinking about what’s best for ConnectGV every step of the way and your hassle free way ...

18.01.2022 Our Flower Power team is still out spreading their weekly cheer with their fresh flower deliveries. If you would like to order a contact free delivery of fresh flowers to your local business or home for next week please call 5822 1716 and why not ask for a bag or two of sweets from our other Connectgv Social Enterprises, Billabong Sweets & Treats to be delivered with your flowers too! Pictured is some of our team out delivering last week to PRINTworks Shepparton, High Street Vacuums & Electrical and ipar.

17.01.2022 Goulburn Valley Produce Box has launched and we are thrilled to be supporting this wonderful local initiative. A purchase of a Goulburn Valley Produce Box supports our regional producers, provides a gift of premium product from the Goulburn Valley and your orders will be packaged by Connectgv Social Enterprises so the Produce Box is also providing employment for local people with a disability. You can find out more and order yours here - https://www.gvproducebox.com/

15.01.2022 Our Flower Power team is still out and about safely doing their deliveries. If you would like to organise a delivery of fresh flower to your local workplace or home please call us on 5821 2466.

15.01.2022 ConnectGV CEO, Carolynne Frost, is pleased to be taking part in a community services forum for Shepparton council election candidates next Monday evening. The CEOs of each of the four Shepparton Community Share network agencies, Connectgv, The Bridge Youth Service, FamilyCare "Helping families find solutions" and Primary Care Connect, will be hosting the forum via zoom. It is a great opportunity for candidates to find out what the agencies do, what their key current concerns are and what their service users will need coming out of the COVID19 restrictions.

14.01.2022 The staff at VAB Hairdressing always have a welcoming smile for our Flower Power team when they arrive with their weekly delivery of fresh flowers. Thanks VAB for your ongoing support of our social enterprise. VAB Hairdressing

13.01.2022 We are all in challenging times but staying upbeat certainly makes a difference and puts a smile on everyone's face! We have separated our Admin Team into two. Team A are in the office this week and Team B are working from home. We were all sent a little reminder last week to put the bin out on a Monday night. Things have been taken to a new level bin in this morning while incorporating a mask upgrade to today's outfit Can you guess who this gem is who has brightened up our day?

13.01.2022 With restrictions starting to ease a little, we took the opportunity to send a heartfelt message of Thanks, to our amazing team at ConnectGV. We are so incredibly proud and grateful for the work they do and the support they provide local people with a disability

12.01.2022 Unfortunately due to the current Covid 19 restrictions, the Mooroopna Access All Abilities Football Netball Carnival that was scheduled for the 2nd of September... 2020 is cancelled. We know the Mooroopna carnival is a favourite for people with a disability to participate in a social netball and football competition. So while you continue to practice your skills at home, Valley Sport look forward to planning the next carnival and seeing you all there in 2021. In the meantime, why not have a go at some Netball skills by using these Netball for All Flashcards by Netball Victoria. You can print them out and practice in safe areas around the house or even set up a circuit in the backyard. https://vic.netball.com.au//All%20Abilities%20Flash%20Card Connectgv Shepparton Access FamilyCare "Helping families find solutions" Verney Road School Cobram & District Specialist School Providing All Living Supports (PALS) Inc Primary Care Connect Menzies Support Services, Dame Pattie Menzies Centre

11.01.2022 These beautiful flowers arranged by our Flower Power team are heading out tomorrow to our customers that look forward to their weekly fresh flower delivery. Deliveries start at just $8 for a regular weekly delivery. To arrange yours to commence next week please call the Flower Power team, they are based at our Billabong Sweets & Treats, on 5822 1716. Visit Shepparton

11.01.2022 We are expanding and if you have the following skills we would love to hear from you. Feel free to share this post with your connections.

10.01.2022 It was a pleasure to have Matt Dowling from 97.7 ABC Shepparton visit and show an interest in the progress of our new building. We are also excited about the prospect of our team reconnecting in this space. 2021 will be a reset after this crazy 2020 we have all experienced. If you missed yesterdays breakfast program the link below provides you with the latest update on our project. https://www.abc.net.au//shepp/programs/breakfast/episodes/

09.01.2022 Great looking Reddie Rob! Individual Support participant, Rob, took advantage of the warmer weather and he headed out for a spot of fishing, the result was this beautiful Redfin.

09.01.2022 Father’s Day is this Sunday, September 6. We have a great gift idea for your Dad Why not purchase him a ConnectGV limited edition brick paver that will be visible for years to come. Pavers will be laid in a location on the grounds of our new building. There are four brick paver options: 1. A single brick paver with name (s) engraved - $100 2. A double brick paver - $200... 3. A single paver + contribution to a donation paver for a current client of ConnectGV -$120 4. A single hand drawn paver for those with a creative flair - $100 This is a great opportunity to purchase your Dad a special gift, a permanent keepsake that will be etched in ConnectGV history. Funds raised from brick paver sales will assist with purchasing specialised equipment that supports ConnectGV clients to meet the goals they have set themselves as well as assist our staff in continuing to deliver quality and current programs here at ConnectGV. Please note that the complete order of bricks will not be made until after 30 November 2020 as we near completion of our new building and landscaping begins. Please call ConnectGV on 5821 2466 for contact free payment over the phone and we will send you an order form to complete. Shepparton News Triple M Goulburn Valley Shepparton Show Me

08.01.2022 The ConnectGV Christmas party looked a little different this year but that didn’t stop the fun and festivities that we all look forward to. It was a great day, enjoyed with friends and celebrating so many achievements throughout the year. The annual awards were presented. Congratulations to Jayson Smith for receiving the Cameron Gray Memorial,... We also presented service awards to many of our supported employees who reached significant milestones in their employment in Connectgv Social Enterprises. Thank you to all who made the day a wonderful one, it was a great way to finish off the year at ConnectGV.

07.01.2022 It's bin night ...and you know what that means, the' take your bin out' challenge is on! CEO Caz, channelling her inner 'material girl', stepped up to the challenge today

07.01.2022 To our participants, families and carer, THANK YOU for adjusting your sails and working with us to ensure continued supports can be delivered throughout the COVID pandemic. We are planning and hoping over the coming weeks, dependant on the stage of restrictions, to see increased engagement and participation in programs as we again start to re-emerge. In the meantime stay safe and reach out if you need assistance.

04.01.2022 Face masks and coverings are helping to keep us safe during the COVID pandemic but they do present some challenges for some members of our community. This is a great little introduction to some sign language to help you communicate with the deaf community during COVID and to let people know you are wearing a smile

03.01.2022 To all the men out there whom have made a difference and had a positive impact on our lives. Today is your day to be celebrated. Relax! Enjoy! You deserve it

02.01.2022 Thank you to Charmayne Allison at the Shepparton News, for taking the time to understand and acknowledge the work that Barry Kruse has contributed to ConnectGV over the past two decades. The honour of life membership was bestowed last week at ConnectGV's AGM. Congratualtions "Baz". An honour well deserved!

02.01.2022 We have some budding golfers at ConnectGV. Individual Support participants, Ben and Brad, recently joined Kialla Golf Club Inc. and are loving learning all about golf and getting out on course regularly. The sporty pair adding another skill and sport to their impressive repertoire. Brian and Lyn at the Kialla Golf Club have been fabulous in the support they have provided Ben and Brad. Brad didn't have his own golf buggy and they went out of their way to source a buggy free ...of charge to ensure Brad was kitted out with all he needed to play golf. Ben and Brad featured in the Shepparton News last week honing their golfing skills. https://www.sheppnews.com.au//gallery-kialla-golf-action-1

01.01.2022 For decades our Social Enterprises have provided meaningful employment, training and community connections for supported employees. At the ConnectGV Christmas party last week, it was wonderful to recognise and celebrate our supported employees, who have achieved personal goals and length of service milestones. Congratulations to the following people who received Service Awards for 2020 - 10 years:... - Jeff Hussey - Michael Landy - Lindon McKenzie - Wayde Petersen 15 Years: - Karen Quinn - Michelle Woodyard 20 Years: - Darren Fox - Anthony Wilson 30 Years: Sharmaine Horton

01.01.2022 We currently have four positions vacant at ConnectGV. If you would like to find out more about joining our team please see below for details. Please help as find the perfect applicants, if you know of someone who may be interested in any of these positions please tag them in this post.