Guardien Group in Capalaba, Queensland | Disability service

Guardien Group

Locality: Capalaba, Queensland

Phone: +6135396836

Address: 70 Old Cleveland Road 4157 Capalaba, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.guardien.org/

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25.01.2022 Hoping everyone had a wonderful Easter break and didn't get too wet!

25.01.2022 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

25.01.2022 Brisbane's lockdown to end at noon, Easter plans to go ahead! Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says Greater Brisbane's lockdown will end at 12:00pm AEST, but all Queenslanders will need to wear a mask when leaving their home for the next fortnight. https://www.abc.net.au//covid-live-updates-brisb/100042574

25.01.2022 Tips to help you get a good nights sleep http://ow.ly/1gK350B0vVW

24.01.2022 Take five and boost your confidence http://ow.ly/HB4950B0x0E

24.01.2022 A really interesting TEDX talk on the role of nutrition in the treatment of mental health conditions. https://youtu.be/3dqXHHCc5lA

23.01.2022 Take a break and have a laugh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS6UOyTb5eU

22.01.2022 Relaxation music for stress relief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-xE7pYgyH4

22.01.2022 Monday Reflections

21.01.2022 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

20.01.2022 Amazing story about Sydney based fashion company Avenue. It now has four co-working spaces across the city where people with a disability can choose the work they do and get paid to do it! "We say 'rubbish, everybody can work' and Avenue is really trying to redefine work in a way that includes everybody." Read more about his fantastic incentive in the ABC article below.... https://www.abc.net.au//fashion-industry-works-wi/13261922

19.01.2022 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

19.01.2022 Wayne enjoyed his morning baking scones at home with support worker Kelsey. The final product looks delicious!

19.01.2022 Take a short break and enjoy! Cat or dog? http://ow.ly/iJRp50B0wxx

18.01.2022 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

17.01.2022 Inspiring story of coping and living with ADHD. http://ow.ly/daIu50B0wU3

17.01.2022 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 someones life. http://ow.ly/gaAe50B0w2I

17.01.2022 MANAGING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH ONLINE DURING COVID-19 There is so much going on right now on social media, on news channels, speaking with family, friends and co-workers that it can get a bit much. In this post are links to a number of resources that you can tap into should you need,

17.01.2022 Late post: R U OK? 10/09/20 Wed like to give a big shout out and thank you to The Clever Cookie from Shailer Park for the yummy cookies that went to the care bags we made for our team in acknowledgement of this special day :-)

17.01.2022 Talk to us today about how we may be able to assist you to transition to independent living.

14.01.2022 From everyone here at the Guardien Group, we wish you a happy and safe Easter!

11.01.2022 Nothing Says Christmas party more than Karaoke! Here GG is either singing "Santa Claus is Coming to town" or "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas" Next year he's auditioning for 'Australia's got talent!"

11.01.2022 Tips to boost your body and mind

11.01.2022 We are looking for support workers for our supported independent living residences in the Redland Bay area. Please click the link below for details. All applications are to be directed through Seek. https://www.seek.com.au/job/50295206

10.01.2022 Kayann is a 12 year old boy born in Australia who suffers from cerebral palsy. He faces deportation as his parents are Indian nationals and are unable to contribute fully for his medical expenses. Please sign the Change.org petition below to allow Kayann and his family to stay in Australia. We are better than this... https://www.change.org/p/allow-kayaan-our-son-who-lives-wit

10.01.2022 Monday Reflections Change what you can, manage what you cant. Raymond McCauley, biotech entrepreneur.

10.01.2022 The reality of Zoom meetings!... https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=575723723324706

10.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day!

10.01.2022 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 Crofts story http://ow.ly/EWWO50B0vyL

09.01.2022 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 Shields story http://ow.ly/hyGV50B0vwS

09.01.2022 Belated and warmest congratulations to our staff member Michaela and her partner Ricky on the arrival of their beautiful daughter, Sienna Joy at 7.30am on 30 June. Biggest, heartful COVID-safe hugs for the wee one!

08.01.2022 What makes a great support worker? Andrew, Adam and Stephen got together to discuss the qualities needed to make a great support worker. https://youtu.be/68-xbRTxibc

08.01.2022 The Australian Government has released an Introductory paper outlining an approach to measure the impact of a new National Disability Strategy and the NDIS through agreed sets of outcomes, indicators and measures. Here's where you can have your say, but be quick it closes soon. https://engage.dss.gov.au/stage-2-consultations-ndis-nds-o/

07.01.2022 COVID-19 PLANNING RESOURCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY The University of Sydney in partnership with the Queenslanders with Disability Network have developed a planning guide to help people with disability get the facts about Coronavirus (COVID019) and make a plan for how they will manage the impact of the situation. It is important that people with disability have a plan that is tailored to the unique support needs. Contact your support coordinator if you need assistance with... your personal plan. Click this link for more information: http://ow.ly/ed6w50B0SZS

07.01.2022 DRC HEARING LOOKS AT PREPARATION, ISOLATION AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION 19/08/2020 On the second day of the COVID-19 hearing, themes of preparation, isolation, loneliness and communication difficulties dominated the evidence. The day began with a consideration of emergency preparedness plans for people with disability. Associate Professor Michelle Villeneuve from the University of Sydney gave evidence which noted the responsibility of multiple stakeholders in disaster response.... She suggested that people with disability, service providers, advocacy organisations and government each have a role. The COVID-19 Planning Resource for People with Disability, developed in collaboration with the Department of Health, may be useful to providers in considering their role see link). Many witnesses spoke of difficulties accessing information about the pandemic. This was particularly pronounced for people with intellectual disability, people with limited access to technology and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Witnesses said this was exacerbated by constantly changing information and government orders, and information often not being in accessible formats. The majority of witnesses spoke of the isolation and loneliness that came with the pandemic. For people living in disability accommodation, restrictions on visitors were felt in particular. For people who were immunocompromised, some had to restrict the number of people they could see face-to-face. On violence and abuse, evidence echoed yesterdays on the consequences of people being locked down with their abusers both women and children with disability. Several witnesses noted risk of abuse was heightened as natural safeguards had been reduced, such as visits from family and advocates. Several witnesses spoke about events moving online during lockdown, increasing accessibility for many people with disability. http://ow.ly/y41Q50B4936 See more

06.01.2022 We have positions available on the Sunshine Coast

06.01.2022 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/CmTz50BCdZ1

05.01.2022 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.

05.01.2022 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 dont 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/Bv6T50ADyCE See more

04.01.2022 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/qJQg50BCdZZ

04.01.2022 Monday inspiration - recipe for a good life

03.01.2022 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!

03.01.2022 Vale Terry Chakley It is with great sadness that we advise of the untimely passing of a long time friend of 121 Care, Terry Chakley. Terry was one of two people who set up 121 Care, previously Quality Lifestyle Alliance, in 1992 so that people with spinal injuries could live independently of their families. Terry has been a long time valued life member of our organisation, having served on our Management Committee until about 2013. Terry is survived by his sister Karen, h...is parents Mervyn and Bev, brothers Karl and David and his faithful Jack Russell terrier, Joss who will be heartbroken as she went everywhere with him. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and also to his staff, some of whom have been with him for 7 years. - Kym Chomley, CEO 121 Care. See more

03.01.2022 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/XKE650B0wG0

03.01.2022 Monday Reflections "Your present circumstances dont determine where you go; they merely determine where you start." - Nido Qubein, businessman and motivational speaker.

02.01.2022 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/Xl9z50ADxLf

02.01.2022 Monday Inspiration - recipe for friendship

02.01.2022 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 Fentons story: http://ow.ly/khKs50B0vrO

02.01.2022 We are Hiring! - Brisbane based

01.01.2022 10 September is R U OK? Day. Taylor Otwell shares his story and what he carries in his mental health toolbelt. http://ow.ly/QbDb50B0wH1

01.01.2022 From 1st December 2020, price limits on a wide range of supports will increase because of the decision by the Fair Work Commission to increase the wages of some workers in the community and social services sector. In December, these line items will go up by a small amount (between 1.5% to 2.7%). https://www.disabilityloop.org.au/news/priceguidenew

01.01.2022 The Disability Royal Commission has released a schedule of hearings for the rest of 2020, beginning with a hearing from 18 to 21 August focusing on the impact of COVID-19 on people with disability. August 18-21: Experience of people with disability during COVID-19. September: Psychotropic medication, behaviour support and behaviours of concern.... October: Barriers to students with disability accessing high-quality school education. November (week beginning 16th): Long-term detention and interactions with the criminal justice system experienced by people with disability. November (week beginning 23rd): First Nations people with disability and child protection. December (TBC): Training of health care professionals regarding people with cognitive disability. December (TBC): Systemic barriers to employment. To date, the Commission has received 1,213 submissions and 254 responses to issues papers. Contributing to the Royal Commission - Private sessions have resumed, allowing people to share their experiences in a confidential setting. Commissioners have held 17 private sessions in the past weeks and will continue to do so. Organisations may wish to notify service users that they can request a private session via the DRC website, or see infograhic on attached image. The fact that few submissions have been received from culturally and linguistically diverse and Indigenous communities relative to their rates of disability has gained some media attention. Organisations that support members of these communities can access "Sharing your experience" brochures in a range of languages. An infographic on making a submission is also attached. We ate available to assist clients and family members of CL, WH, GG and 121 Care and their family members make a submission if they wish. Please contact Grace on [email protected] or PH 5443 9777

01.01.2022 We are hiring in Brisbane South East Suburbs!