Interchange Australia in Bowral, New South Wales | Disability service

Interchange Australia

Locality: Bowral, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4868 6688

Address: 3 Forest Lane 2576 Bowral, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.interchangeau.org

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25.01.2022 CHANGE OF PLAN! Join us for an Interchange Adventure on January 30th to the lovely Calmsley Hill City Farm. Check out the amazing experience they have in store for us! https://www.calmsleyhill.com.au/

25.01.2022 Did you know that the NSW Government is offering Dine & Discover vouchers to all NSW residents over 18yrs of age? Claim your vouchers here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/dine-discover-nsw

24.01.2022 WORKING WONDERS! A program designed to give our participants invaluable and transferrable life skills. At Day Options this November we have been learning about customer service. Check out Hannah's little grocery store she has set up, with one very happy customer Colin!

24.01.2022 Feeling like doing something special? Join us as we head out on a Dolphin Cruise in the beautiful Jervis Bay followed by lunch at the Huskisson Hotel and a walk along the bay while we dip our feet in the water. If boats aren't your thing you can opt to visit the local Maritime Museum instead while still enjoying the same picturesque location and lunch with your friends!... Catering to everyone, sunshine, food, fun and Dolphins! How much better could it get?!?! Don't miss out on this spectacular outing, send your booking through to Kelly at [email protected] or call our office on 02 4868 6688.

24.01.2022 On Saturday we got to check out the awesome Science Space in Wollongong! Lots of weird and whacky things to see, experiencing nature's most interesting laws with hands on displays and some fantastic demonstrations! #InterchangeAustralia #PeerSupport #disabilitysupport #comejoinus

24.01.2022 There's still a few places left in the upcoming Holiday Kids Klub! Get in quick to secure your place, this is one you won't want to miss! For bookings and enquiries call us on 4868 6688 or email [email protected]

23.01.2022 Spring has sprung and here in the picturesque Southern Highlands our Day Options participants are loving getting out into the beautiful blooming backyard at Springett House! Last Friday was a perfect day to soak up some sunshine and enjoy a musical tea party. With Ryan skillfully making some tea and coffee, we all got to enjoy jamming out to our favourite songs and enjoying each others company. Come Join Us here at Interchange! To enquire contact our office on 4868 6688 or ...email [email protected] #InterchangeAustralia #DayOptions #disabilitysupport #southernhighlands #spring

23.01.2022 HAPPY EASTER from all at Travis House! We hope you all have a wonderful long weekend and stay safe! Our office is closed over the long weekend but essential services will be continuing, and our on call after hours phone will be available for emergencies only. See you next week for the start of our amazing holiday programs!

23.01.2022 Looking for a little low cost fun to kick start your weekend while you make new friends? Why not join us for our Friday Adventures. There is always something fun planned, catering to everyone's tastes. Give us a call on 02 4868 6688 and ask to speak with Kelly for more information, or email us at [email protected] ... #FridayAdventures #DayOptions #LowCostFun #KickOffYourWeekends #InterchangeAustralia

22.01.2022 https://interchangeau.org//its-all-about-the-people-for-m/ MEET OUR TEAM Kylie shares her story on how her love for people has taken her career on a wonderful journey from nursing to support work and now client services coordinator - all while being a Mum of 6!

22.01.2022 This Saturday was a Peer Support activity you wouldn't want to miss! We had an amazing hands on experience at the Australian Reptile Park - getting up close and personal with some of Australia's cutest and most dangerous animals! Getting to pat a gorgeous Koala was definitely a highlight, as well as learning about some of the dangerous snakes Australia is home to. If you're an animal lover and missed out on this awesome activity don't worry! We have a dolphin cruise on 31st... October in the beautiful Jervis Bay - Contact us on 4868 6688 for more info! #InterchangeAustralia #peersupport #disabilitysupport

22.01.2022 LAST CHANCE to get your tickets!!! Don't miss out on the hilariously spectacular Christmas performance where the Stage Fright Players and the Hidden Wonders join forces to bring you the greatest end of year event in town! **Due to COVID safety requirements tickets are not available for purchase on the day.... To get your tickets please contact our office on 02 4868 6688 or email us at [email protected]

21.01.2022 MEET THE BAND - Introducing Michael! Michael plays percussion for the Hidden Wonders, and he loves playing along to Slim Dusty, showing off on the drums and drinking a coke on break time with Craig. We love having Michael in the band and seeing how he has progressed over the years! To find out more about Interchange’s performing Arts Programs contact us on 4868 6688 or [email protected] #InterchangeAustralia #southernhighlands #HiddenWonders #performingarts #disabilitysupport

20.01.2022 Hannah looking glamorous at the Interchange Australia Spa Day.

19.01.2022 Interchange Australia ~ where great friendships are made.

18.01.2022 Want to get 50% off your next Peer Support adventure? Refer a friend to come join in the fun! Contact us to claim your discount today!

18.01.2022 Fun, Sun, Great Food & GREAT Company...It's starting to feel like summer!! On Saturday we got to enjoy the amazing weather at Gerroa beach and a splash in the water followed by a delicious lunch at the Fisherman's Club. So good to get outside with friends and enjoy the sea breeze!... If you want to join us on our next adventure give us a call on 02 4868 6688 or email us at [email protected] #ComeJoinUs #InterchangeAdventures #DisabilitySupport #FriendsForever

18.01.2022 Step back in time and experience history and the world around us at our Day Options program. During October we looked at ancient structures, we talked about them in great detail and all the fascinating ways in which they came about and their purpose. It was great to see everyone engage in discussion and share their thoughts on these structures. We studied the Moai Statues of Easter Island, Stone Henge, the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. For our final week we sp...lit into groups and built models of these amazing structures, we worked out what materials we would use and got busy! Enjoy these great pictures of the team at Travis House and their finished work, what a fantastic effort guys!

17.01.2022 Meet our Garden Gurus at Travis House! Today we potted our Rosemary clippings into the pots we had decorated, can't wait to see how they grow! #InterchangeAustralia #DayOptions #Gardening #SouthernHighlands #DisabilitySupport

16.01.2022 Our Day Options Holiday Program is off to a great start! What a great time to treat ourselves to a little TLC with a pamper day! Face masks, nails painted and even some hair dos! Come join in the fun! Call us today on 4868 6688 to find out more, and stay tuned for more updates on our fun holiday adventures! #InterchangeAustralia #DayOptions #DisabilitySupport... #ComeJoinUs See more

15.01.2022 Blue Mountains Adventure! On Saturday some of our Interchange Adventurers explored the beautiful Blue Mountains with a ride on the cable car and the scenic railway to take in the views, followed by a delicious lunch and a bush walk to top off the day! The adventures keep coming, if you'd like to join the fun contact us on send us a message or call us on 4868 6688

15.01.2022 Having a splashing good time! Our Day Options participants have been enjoying visiting the local pools over summer. What a great way to unwind, cool off, get some exercise and if you're quick you may get to splash our support worker Manfred! #InterchangeAustralia #DayOptions #Disabilityservices #SouthSydney #Swimming

15.01.2022 WILD AND WONDERFUL! On Saturday we went on an Interchange Adventure to Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium - what a great day! As you can see we all had a fantastic time, even the giraffes posed for a photo with us! If you'd like to join the adventure, get in touch with us on 4868 6688 or email [email protected] ... #InterchangeAustralia #InterchangeAdventures #Disabilitysupport See more

15.01.2022 The more the merrier! This weekend we headed down to Zone Bowling at Albion Park and were joined by our Respite group, with strikes happening all round, great food, great service and fantastic company it is no surprise that everyone was smiling the entire day! Did you know that our Respite participants are always welcome to join in on the Interchange Adventures every weekend? Next time you are staying in Respite check out our Interchange Adventures calendar and add even more... excitement to your weekend. For more information give us a call on 02 4868 6688 or email us at [email protected] #InterchangeAdventures #WeekendRespite #ZoneBowling #ComeJoinUs #AddSomeExcitementToYourWeekends

15.01.2022 The most exciting time of year is hereit’s time to spread some Christmas cheer. It's Christmas time at Springett House! We have carols, dancing, art and craft and joyous smiles filled with pride as we decorate our own coffee mugs. If you would like to join us for an Interchange Christmas please contact our office on 02 4868 6688 or email us at [email protected]

14.01.2022 We're flying high! We may not be able to travel on planes at the moment but we can definitely still go and look at them! This weekend we were lucky enough to go and visit the HARS aviation museum in Albion Park, where we got to see up close some amazing historical planes, including John Travolta's Qantas 707! There was so much to see, and aircraft in all shapes and sizes! If you'd like to join in the fun contact us on 4868 6688 or email [email protected]... #InterchangeAustralia #photooftheday #disabilitysupport

13.01.2022 Come join us for lunch! Check out our Interchange Master Chefs enjoying a delicious self prepared meal at our Cheftastics class. If you have a passion for cooking or would like to learn some new, and easy to make, delicious recipes and cooking techniques then come join us at Cheftastics every Monday at Interchange Australia.... We look forward to having you there! For more information give us a call on 02 4868 6688 or email us at [email protected] #Cheftastics #DeliciousMealsMadeEasy #InterchangeAustralia

12.01.2022 Here's a snippet of just some of the talent we have at our Just Jammin' band classes on Monday and Tuesday nights! If you play an instrument or would like to learn, you could join one of our bands! Contact us on 4868 6688 or email [email protected] to find out more! #InterchangeAustralia #DisabilitySupport #SouthernHighlands #Jazzmusic #Takefive

12.01.2022 Come join us for a lovely morning tea during Seniors week! Wednesday 21st April 10:00am to 12:00pm Cost: FREE Bookings essential, call: 02 4868 6688

12.01.2022 Everything is peachy at Springett House! Getting out in the fresh air on a beautiful summer day, healthy eating and learning some great skills, check out our Garden Gurus latest harvest...Delicious fresh and organic Peaches for all to enjoy straight out of the garden! If you would like to know more about how you too can join our Garden Gurus program during day options or even take the next step in horticulture and enroll in a Certificate II Horticulture at TAFE through our St...eps to Success program give us a call on 02 4868 6688 and ask to speak with Kelly or email us at [email protected] #TakeTheNextStep #MakeTheChange #ComeJoinUs #DayPrograms #StepsToSuccess #SoMuchFun

12.01.2022 We're hiring! Interchange is currently offering exciting opportunities for support workers in the Goulburn area to work "school hours" (between 9am and 2pm). If you or someone you know is interested in this role head to our Indeed page to apply! Make the change to Interchange... https://www.indeedjobs.com/interchan//0f5ca09d6602b05e6682

11.01.2022 SUCCESSFUL ROSTERING AT INTERCHANGE AUSTRALIA THE UNTOLD SECRET It’s a job that pulls in a select few, but fills the majority with dread. So how do people make a successful career out of this challenging work, and why do we do it? Written by Tia Deakin, Interchange Australia Rostering Coordinator... I start work with Interchange Australia at 7.30am. By 9am, I often have up to a dozen requests from clients to change or add to their services as well as new support requests for which I need to re-arrange support staff, advise of updated services and often find additional available staff to take on extra work. Adding to all of this is the consideration of support staff who may call in sick or take leave requiring replacing on their scheduled services. To paint a picture, on average I roster for over 120 scopes of work each day accounting for over 530 clients receiving services from Interchange Australia and scheduling the working week for more than 120 support staff. This onslaught of challenges is what causes most people to dread this role and the reason many do not last long in it. But I’ve always loved it and here’s why. Firstly, I expect to receive those calls. I come into work each day knowing that this is how my day will start and that a good part of my day will be dedicated to problem solving. I need that challenge in my role and I like it. Now, there is no silver bullet to being a rosterer, but my secret, is being well prepared and maintaining a positive mindset. I have always found it important to find a method that works for me and who I am, constantly build on that and better myself. I always look for the positives in my work and I also look to minimise or eliminate uncertainties. One of the big positives of working at Interchange Australia is the dependability and flexibility of our support staff. In terms of being prepared, I think ahead and I have methods and strategies in place for as many things that may eventuate as possible. I approach everything with an open mind, the goal to learn something new and adaptability. At the end of the day, I aim to go home a little bit happier and a little bit sharper than when I started. Knowing that my work has made a difference to someone’s life every day is the best possible outcome I could ask for in any role. If you are a go getter, that wants to continuously improve, day by day, task by task, then call the Interchange Australia HR team on 4868 6688 and ask about becoming a rosterer. Alternatively follow the link below via Seek to apply: https://www.seek.com.au/job/50502185

11.01.2022 A massive thank you to Wombat Care Bundanoon for the fantastic day yesterday, our Day Options crew absolutely loved having a visit from you!

10.01.2022 The time is near to spread your Christmas Cheer! Interchange Australia has put together a fantastic range of low cost activities for everyone to enjoy and keep busy over the Christmas & New Year holiday period. There is something sure to appeal to everyone, so why not give our Day Options Holiday program a go!... For more information or to register please complete the registration form included in this post and return to Kelly at [email protected] or give us a call on 02 4868 6688 we look forward to seeing you there the More the Merrier it will be!

10.01.2022 https://www.indeedjobs.com/interchan//a69506d5a62cc73e1848

09.01.2022 Interchange Australia TAFE participants taking their Steps to Success! This year a number of our Interchange Australia Steps to Success participants commenced their Certificate II in Hospitality and yesterday they had the chance to showcase their newly learnt skills at a simulated café! Well done guys, the service was exceptional!... Throughout this course participants have been learning the skills required for employment in various sectors of the Hospitality industry. Each and every one of them have made wonderful progress and are well on the way to reaching their full potential. We look forward to their course completion in 2021 and then the next big step in work placement! If you would like to know how you join our Steps to Success program and reach for the stars gaining real life skills then give us a call on 02 4868 6688 or email us at [email protected] We look forward to taking you on your career journey! #StepsToSuccess #InterchangeAustralia #TAFENSW #RealLifeSkills #WorkPlacementProgram

09.01.2022 Saturday was our Centennial Park Picnic Day - a day of fun games, leisurely strolls, a delicious picnic lunch, feeding ducks, relaxation and group bonding exercises. Interchange Adventures are about making new friends whilst enjoying new experiences - and we love seeing friendships grow on trips like this. Stay tuned, in the coming week we will be releasing our January - June 2021 Adventure calendar! Get in quick to book in your activities so you don't miss out, we've got so...me amazing experiences in store! #interchangeaustralia #Interchangeadventures #Disabilitysupport

08.01.2022 Check out our Tuesday night band group!

08.01.2022 Join us on an Interchange Adventure ~ Your January to June 2021 Peer Support calendar is here! We've got your weekends covered with another line up of fantastic activities at spectacular locations across the greater Sydney region, Canberra, Southern Highlands and the South Coast, there is something to suit everyone. Please note that all venues selected have been registered as COVID Safe businesses. We have your well being as our number one priority!... To make a booking or obtain your copy of our calendar please contact our office on 02 4868 6688 or email us at [email protected] We are excited to welcome the new year and hope to see you there! #InterchangeAdventures #ComeJoinUs #MakeTheChange #WeveGotYourWeekendsCovered

08.01.2022 We don't let bad weather stop us from having fun! On Saturday while all plans to head out on a dolphin cruise, the weather had other ideas resulting in a last minute change of plan. The crew had to resort to plan B and got to enjoy the maritime museum in Jervis Bay instead. As you can see from all the smiling faces, a great time was had by all! #InterchangeAdventures #DisabilitySupport #MakeTheChangeToInterchange

07.01.2022 Great News! Your January ASDESI Kids Klub is here, for THREE full weeks of fun activities and excursions at just $30 per day with all entry tickets, meals and d...rinks included and supervised by qualified and experienced support staff you won't find better value anywhere. Register online at https://interchangeau.org/asdesi/holiday-kids-klub/ Siblings are welcome to come along too. BOOKINGS CLOSE December 9th 2020 Get your bookings in fast to avoid missing out as places are limited. If you would like to obtain a brochure or would like more information please contact Kelly on 02 4868 6688 or email us at [email protected] A special thank you to the Kollege of Knowledge Kommittee for Kids for their continued support making this AMAZINGLY AWESOME program possible! #ASDESI #InterchangeAustralia #kollegeofknowledgekommitteeforkids #KidsKlub

06.01.2022 ***Updates to your Peer Support Calendar*** We have made some changes to your September - December Peer Support Calendar, there are a few minor changes as well as a couple of replacement very exciting activities! Please take some time to look through the new schedules and we hope to see you all joining in the fun packed weekends.... Newcomers welcome to come join us, make new friends or catch up with old ones! For more information or to make a booking contact our office on 02 4868 6688 or email us at [email protected] #peersupport #InterchangeAustralia #comejoinus #makethechange

04.01.2022 Step back in time with Interchange Australia! Join us as we immerse ourselves in the real lives of people throughout time, a unique hands on learning experience of the trials and tribulations endured throughout our nation’s history at the Hyde Park Barracks. Learn about how colonial settlement impacted the lives of the Native Australians and how control and fear were used throughout this early settlement before we had renewed hope for life as we know it today.... If you would like to take part on this very unique and exciting peer support experience on Saturday 6th February give us a call on 02 4868 6688 or email us at [email protected] #InterchangeAdventures #StepBackInTme

03.01.2022 The crew at Interchange Australia would like to wish everyone a Spooktacular" Halloween tomorrow! If you would like to join us for some fun on our Friday Adventures, today was our Halloween Party, then give us a call on 02 4868 6688 or email us at [email protected] #Narellan #DayOptions #Spooktacular #HalloweenParty

01.01.2022 Hi everyone! Don't forget to get your bookings in for the September/October 2020 School Holidays, spaces are limited and we are almost full on some days. Both ...existing families and newcomers are welcome. We look forward to seeing you all in a few weeks! At just $30 per child per day all meals included with some fantastic activities and outings, you really cant get better value! A very special thank you to the Kollege of Knowledge Kommittee for Kids for making the ASDESI program possible, your kindness is forever appreciated. #InterchangeAustralia #ASDESI #KKKK #KollegeofKnowledgeKommitteeforKids #MakingSchoolHolidaysFUN #OpenToSiblingsToo

01.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS to our Narellan Campus for an amazing effort last month for the MS Readathon! In July our Day Options participants were busy writing their own picture books and in August we got busy reading! The MS Readathon supports a cause that is close to our heart, and we are so proud of our participants for working hard on their literacy skills and encouraging generosity throughout the month. ... #MSReadathon #multiplesclerosis #InterchangeAustralia #disabilitysupport

01.01.2022 Another weekend...Another fantastic outing! Interchange Adventures are all about making friends, having loads of fun and sharing unforgettable memories while visiting some of the most beautiful locations in Sydney and its surrounds. This weekend was no exception, the crew got to cruise around Sydney Harbour while enjoying a gourmet three course lunch with Captain Cook Cruises.... Tyson said he had a wonderful day & wouldn't change a thing, while Paul was extremely happy to be out and about again with his friends it has been a long time without his weekend activities due to COVID and he has missed them. It was great to see so many smiling faces as they got to enjoy perfect weather as they cruised the Harbour! If you would like to join us on our next adventure, please contact Kelly on 02 4868 6688 or email us at [email protected] #InterchangeAdventures #CaptainCookCruises #ComeJoinInTheFun #InterchangeAustralia