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Headstart ABI Services

Locality: Newcastle, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4965 4420

Address: 95 Turnbull St 2303 Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.headstart-abi.com.au

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23.01.2022 Support worker Stef is moving on to full time work as a music therapist helping children with disabilities. She's also part of new kids music group 'The Quokkas'. It's sad to say goodbye but exciting times for Stef who leaves us twelve Christmas gifts to enjoy!

19.01.2022 We are thankful for the service and sacrifice of so many for our protection, freedom and peace. Lest we forget

18.01.2022 Today we celebrated Kesley's 25th anniversary working with Headstart! Congratulations and many thanks to Kesley for her passion and expertise for people living with ABI!

14.01.2022 Top shooting Dayne! New personal best

12.01.2022 Making a quick getaway from Headstart are Ben and Kynan. No, they're not going to visit the bank, they're off to Rec down at the beach!

12.01.2022 Dom is finally getting out in his new wheelchair and checking out Shoal Bay's scenery with support buddy Leonie. Dom says "the view is great especially the bronzed bikini babes on the beach" Dom is really enjoying his time out each day! Wow what a day at the Bay!!

11.01.2022 Andy F's house has doors!! Some solid progress and according to McDonald Jones on track for handover by end of January. Something exciting for Andy to to look forward to for 2021!

10.01.2022 James P kayaking at Cam’s wharf in Lake Mac yesterday. "No sharks were sighted unfortunately!" said Ben our Rec worker (he's such a joker!)

10.01.2022 Soccer legend Craig Johnston is Headstart’s newest ambassador and appears in our current TV ad. Whilst still at the top of his game playing for Liverpool, Craig's sister Faye had a serious brain injury. It was one of the reasons Craig retired from football at age 27. Visit our website for the full story. #abi #headstart #braininjury #lifeafterbraininjury #makeithappen #acquiredbraininjury #independence #braininjuryawareness #craigjohnston

09.01.2022 Ben's literally had a monster catch!! Support buddy Brody says "It’s a garfish, or as Ben calls it his prehistoric catch. 4 sessions of fishing together now and I still haven’t caught anything and Ben's up to a count of around 7 or 8 fish now too!"

07.01.2022 Rec goes to a new level with abseiling at Glenrock! Kelvin R, James P & Trae D participated and Ben says "They challenged themselves, pushed their boundaries, and had a great time!" Well done guys

06.01.2022 Have you seen "It's a Wonderful Life"? This 1946 movie is number 1 on many a reputable Christmas movie list. It stars James Steward and Donna Reed, was directed by Frank Capra and is considered one of the greatest films of all time!

06.01.2022 Are you an artist with a disability? Our friends at Castle Personnel Services are having an art exhibition at the Newcastle City Library. More art from more people is wanted to exhibit! Interested? Get in contact asap, it's on next week!

04.01.2022 An absolutely beautiful day for Women's Group at Stockton breakwall yesterday. Bring on summer! Photo of Sharon B, Leah H, Lyn M and our amazing support workers.Mary O attended (but is not pictured).

01.01.2022 CHRISSIE BBQ #2 on Wednesday - No you're not seeing double!! We had two consumer Christmas parties this year due to COVID restrictions. If you didn't make it to this years get along to next year's, it was heaps of fun. Thanks SW Stef Tuyl for singing "Aussie Jingle Bells"