Interchange Illawarra in Wollongong, New South Wales | Charitable organisation

Interchange Illawarra

Locality: Wollongong, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4227 1079

Address: 81 Kenny Street 2500 Wollongong, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.interchangeillawarra.org

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25.01.2022 How proud are we of Jake, Lui & Kade who are volunteering their time tonight at the State of Origin, helping out our friends at @good360aus hand out 40,000 tubes of sanitiser Go the blues!! Image credit: @ANZStadium #Good360 #makegoodhappen #anzstadium #staysafe #covid19 #footy #stateoforigin #volunteering #proud #InterchangeIllawarraisthebest! #disabilities #illawarra #community #notforprofit

25.01.2022 Please share far and wide, hoping that people may donate to help open a new centre for people with Cerebral Palsy, in North Wollongong.

25.01.2022 Congratulations to Ironman, Chris Nikic! Watch his final 2 miles below

25.01.2022 Simple ways to keep your money safe online Continuing from National Scams Awareness Week last month, Australian Red Cross, Credit Union Australia (CUA) and Infoxchange have launched new free training courses to help people look after their money online. This involves how to identify and avoid scams, an all-too-common hazard of online money management that often affects the most vulnerable.... The partnership provides free practical, face-to-face and online courses for all Australians, to help boost financial and social outcomes in the community. Click the link below to register for your free online course!

24.01.2022 This week we ran the first session of our Interchange Enteral Feeding Training Course The course comprised of both a theoretical & practical component, covering the NDIS training requirements as well as giving our support workers the chance to do some hands on learning! The day was facilitated by Jacinda, a Registered Nurse with a Masters in Nursing, who has lots of experience in teaching & training as well as being the parent of an Interchange participant! It was great ...having Jacinda here to pass on her knowledge as well as her lived experience to the class. Simone from Abbott FreeGo Pump Systems also visited the class to demonstrate how to use a pump system, which was a great opportunity for the class to get some hands on time with the equipment. We had several members of our workforce attend, with positive feedback for the course all-round. We look forward to holding more training like this in the near future, and staying committed to building the skills of our workforce so they can continue to do the amazing support work they do in our community. Great job everybody!

24.01.2022 We are very excited to introduce the newest member of our Interchange team - Marney! Marney is joining our team as a Support Planner/Coordinator, and brings with her a lot of experience from within the disability industry! Very happy to have you on board, Marney

24.01.2022 It was cake day today for our amazing Administration Assistant Brooke who celebrates her birthday tomorrow dont know what wed do without you Brooke!! Hope your birthday tomorrow is as special as you are! Sue Crawford you sure were missed by Brooke as she tried to cut the cake without you!

22.01.2022 FREE! Weve got a small supply of pull-ups for anybody who is in need of some, please see the photos for more details. Give us a call on 4227 1079 if youre interested!

21.01.2022 Its Birthday month here at Interchange! A big Happy Birthday for tomorrow to our amazing Business Services Manager, Amanda! We hope your day is as special as you are!

21.01.2022 From all of us to all of you, Happy New Year!! Seeing Jake and Amanda dressed up as Kath & Kel never get's old ;) Our office re-opens on 4th January and we are excited for a happy and healthy 2021!... #HappyNewYear #bestworkmatesever #wollongong #disability #community

20.01.2022 Wholesome Blends, providing healthy and nutritious food options for those with eating challenges. Every blend has been created by a qualified chef, in consultation with a dietician. Check them out via their Facebook Link below :)

20.01.2022 We love it when Interchange Support Workers send in pics of what they get up to with the people they support :) A little while back, Kat sent in these gorgeous pics of Raelene and her wonderful creations! Well done Raelene, they are beautiful!! :)

20.01.2022 Last month we concluded our four week training program focusing on building skills & knowledge in our workforce specific to the disability industry. Some of the training topics included: assisting participants safely, using & administering midazolam, mental health, privacy & dignity, COVID-19 infection control and many more! Our amazing team of support workers together completed over 300 modules, which is more than 200 hours of training combined ... As an incentive for putting so much hard work in, we offered weekly prizes of vouchers for those who had completed the most training, and then a lucky draw of a Samsung Galaxy Tablet during the big finale The lucky winner of the tablet was Blake Wells, and as he actually already owned a tablet he decided to donate it to an Interchange family. A very lovely thing of Blake to have done, and a great effort by all of our dedicated workforce!

19.01.2022 Interchange is stepping up and stepping out! Interchange Illawarra Participants, Employees, Volunteers & Board Members are all stepping up and joining the Interchange Team to support people living with cerebral palsy. You can make a difference too by donating to our Team at https://www.steptember.org.au/home (Make sure you search for Interchange Illawarra when you get there!)... Your encouragement will help us to keep on stepping!! #steptember #cerebralpalsy #notforprofits

19.01.2022 Last night several cars were vandalised out the front of the Wollongong Homeless Hub - very unfortunate to see this happen in our community! Please see below more information regarding how we can help via the fundraiser link.

18.01.2022 Love is in the air! Social Support got crafty this week and made some beautiful cards for Valentine's Day this weekend They look great!... [*Image description: Three different photos of people completing craft cards on a wooden table filled with stationary supplies, there is a man wearing a blue shirt holding up a Valentine's Day card with a love heart on it] #valentinesday #craft #love #social

18.01.2022 Great news - Ables is back this Friday! Time to dust off the dancing shoes, have a great time everyone!

17.01.2022 You might recognise the house in this photo - its our respite White House at Pur Pur getting a new addition! This month the White House is getting an accessibility ramp, making it wheelchair friendly and enabling easier access through the front door. Stay tuned for the after photos!

17.01.2022 Last month, our long-time partners Quota International Leisure Coast held a pie-drive to raise funds for Interchange. These funds go towards our Parent & Carer activities, and contribute to the numerous events we hold throughout the year to provide much deserved respite to families that use our services On Monday, our CEO Jake attended the Quota meeting to receive the cheque from Christine Harrington, treasurer at Quota.... A huge thank you to Quota for their hard work and generosity - it is much appreciated!

16.01.2022 Wishing all you Dads out there a fabulous Fathers Day!

16.01.2022 As weve all known all along, the best Actor to play the part of someone with Autism is someone with Autism of course! Its taken those in the "Industry" too long to realise this but finally they are listening :)

16.01.2022 FYI, a drive-through clinic is open at Figtree Community Centre. Please check the District website before attending the clinic to confirm opening hours https://www.islhd.health.nsw.gov.au/.../covid-19-latest...

15.01.2022 Saturday night dinner = sorted! Sharing this now so you can crave pizza all week!

15.01.2022 Check out these photos of Narelles delicious sausage rolls she made while cooking with her support worker Sue this week! Amazing job Narelle, they look great

15.01.2022 If you have visited any of the below-listed places, please get tested for COVID-19 and self isolate until you receive further advice from NSW Health.

14.01.2022 Interchange Illawarra would like to send our sincere condolences to the Saxby family for the passing of their beloved Chloe. Your delightful Chloe will always be remembered for her bright smile, optimism and courageous spirit. Vale Chloe - you have left an enduring legacy in our community and made the world a better place. Fly high Chloe.... Saving Chloe Saxby

14.01.2022 Quota International Leisure Coast is not just one of our biggest supporters, they do amazing things for so many other local organisations too! If you have any spare Goods and would like to donate them to the Homeless Hub, Quota is collecting donations now! :)

14.01.2022 February 7-13 is Feeding Tube Awareness Week! A week to talk about the positives of tube feeding to help educate others and make them aware of the medical reasons children (and adults) are tube fed! Follow the link to the AusEE website where you will find resources and stories, support options, resource links to help those living with a feeding tube all year round.... #Itsjustanotherpersonhavingameal #feedingtubeawarenessweek

13.01.2022 NDIS Acronym Guide LAC, STA, OT, PM!? The NDIS can be tricky to navigate at the best of times and the endless list of acronyms doesn’t make it any easier! We’ve created a page with a list of the most common acronyms used, accompanied with explanations (sent in by our chairperson thank you Susan!).... Click the link below to access the list, as well as a downloadable PDF if you would like to print your own copy https://interchangeillawarra.org/ndis-acronym-guide/

13.01.2022 Its our individuality that makes our world a better place

12.01.2022 A very happy birthday to the lovely Marney! We hope you have a great day Marney, we love having you in the office - you always brighten our day with your quick wit and friendly smile [*image description: a woman wearing a black shirt laughing while sitting at a computer desk, next to a cake with strawberries on top and lit candles]

11.01.2022 Free workshops for carers from Fairy Meadow to Bomaderry! :)

11.01.2022 Yesterday at social support it was PANCAKE DAY! Everyone had a great time cooking, and an even better time taste testing the results Looks delicious guys!

11.01.2022 Scholarships Available The IWD Illawarra Inc is offering seven individual scholarships of $2,000 each across several different categories. Of particular interest is the Gracie Wallis Scholarship for Women with a disability - if you are, or know, a disabled woman living in the Illawarra, who could benefit from $2000 to achieve a goal, please apply or encourage them to do so. ... More information at the link in the post below!

09.01.2022 Its Scam Awareness Week! The week aims to raise awareness around how to protect yourself against potential scams, including keeping an eye out for the signs of a scam, and tools regarding how to protect your online security. Last year Australia generated more than 24,000 reports of scams, and over $22 million in losses. ... Dont fall into the trap of scams - click the link below to access resources on how to protect yourself and your money!

09.01.2022 The smiles on those faces tells us that they are pretty happy with their seats after all their hard work! Well done guys, hope you enjoy the game! Thank you Good360 Australia #good360aus #stateoforigin #interchangeillawarraisthebest #disability #wollongong #volunteering #volunteers

08.01.2022 Every Australian Counts needs your help! The Minister for the NDIS Stuart Robert is rushing through huge changes to NDIS assessments. And without talking to people with disability and their families first. So will you ask him six simple questions about what the changes actually mean for everyone? Click the link below to find out more about Independent Assessments that are being introduced to the NDIS and why Every Australian Counts is worried.

08.01.2022 Check out these colourful photos from the Interchange Social Support group day out to Hazelhurst Art Centre! Looks like you guys had a great day out!

08.01.2022 A very special happy (belated) birthday to Pam Pam was on annual leave last week so we didn't get to celebrate her until now - but never fear, we eventually got her some cake! We hope you had a great day Pam, thank you for being you!

07.01.2022 Well this really is good news!!

07.01.2022 Happy Saturday everyone Heres a clip to start your weekend off on the right foot As you know, this year Interchange has put together a team to participate in the STEPtember challenge. Weve got 15 team members, made up of both the office and support workers, trying to reach 10,000 steps everyday this month to raise funds & awareness for Australians living with cerebral palsy. The funds raised during STEPtember go towards life-changing support services, equipment, and re...search into the causes and treatment of cerebral palsy - if youd like to donate, weve put the link below! Were looking forward to stepping up, so much so that weve put together a short clip below covering our top five tips on how to perfect your stepping technique youre welcome! Donate to our team here: https://www.steptember.org.au/fundrais/interchangeillawarra

07.01.2022 Happy birthday to Smiley Kylie, one of our superstar support planners here in the Interchange office We hope you have a great day, Kylie!

06.01.2022 Down Syndrome NSW are holding their second annual health conference via webinar, with several expert keynote speakers! Check out the information below if youre interested in attending

06.01.2022 The R U OK website has some great resources on how we can all start that conversation to check in on the people around us. A very important message

05.01.2022 Wollongong Council has developed its first Disability Inclusion Action Plan in 2016. They have updated the Plan for 2020-2025 and its now open for public exhibition and comment. Click on the link below to have your say.

05.01.2022 Check out these happy snaps of Brian enjoying a visit to Albion Park Airports HARS Aviation Museum earlier this week Looks like you had a great day out, Brian!

04.01.2022 Good Morning everyone! Its an absolutely gorgeous day out there hope you can find some time to enjoy some of this beautiful sunshine, if you cant, feel free to play this video on repeat!

04.01.2022 We are so excited for Amy who has had her first day working at Bungalow Early Learning Centre, gaining experience working with babies. So pleased to see you achieving your dreams

04.01.2022 Happy Birthday to our fearless leader, Jake!! Nobody loves cake more than Jake!!

03.01.2022 The guys had a great time last weekend at the Kemira Weekend Away - even making some four-legged friends along the way! Nice to see everyone having fun

01.01.2022 After receiving thousands of emails from people with disability, families, and supporters Minister Reynolds has announced that she is pausing the roll-out of NDIS compulsory assessments. It's so important that we keep the pressure on, making sure the Minister knows how hard we are willing to fight to stop these changes from ever going ahead. You can send an email, contact your local MP, make a submission, send in a photo, or share EAC's campaign. For more information please visit Every Australian Counts website @ everyaustraliancounts.com.au

01.01.2022 2020 has certainly thrown us all a curveball, but we are happy to share some good news as the year comes to an end Read about Kenny's journey with Interchange at the link below!

01.01.2022 If youre ever in Randwick, drop into Sunnys Caf and try out the latest addition to their menu - Levis Chicken Curry! All profits from the caf go back into Sydney Childrens Hospital and the amazing work they do supporting young people Love your beautiful smile Levi! Congratulations on your very own chicken curry, cant wait to taste it!

01.01.2022 Feel like chilling this afternoon with some good music and great backup that will make your day? Then you have to watch Tim strumming his guitar and singing some tunes :) Thomas makes a cameo halfway through, showing us all how music is just the best thing to make you smile :) The guys were hanging out at Kemira for the weekend with some friends and we are privileged to be able to share their impromptu performance with you :)

01.01.2022 Handy tip for people who wear glasses :)

01.01.2022 Woah! Get excited!! A Water Park that has a choice of water wheelchairs and inclusive playground elements and also a Changing Places bathroom facility, all at Oran Park, just about an hour away from Wollongong! Click on the link or image below for more information.... https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/dawson-damer-water-p/ ** Image below of boy in a water wheelchair enjoying one of the features at the Water Park that is spraying water over him. He is wearing a swim shirt and board shorts and is smiling.

01.01.2022 Dreams really can come true :) This young man, Andrew, shares his joy of dance on "The Greatest Dancer"