Interchange Outer East in Ferntree Gully, Victoria | Non-profit organisation

Interchange Outer East

Locality: Ferntree Gully, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9758 5522

Address: 5-7 Yose St 3156 Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.ioe.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Things just keep getting better and better! We are super excited to announce that we will be running two sibling support activities later this month! 9 to 14 year old siblings When: 28 Nov - 10am to 12pm Where: Tim Neville Arboretum, FTG... Cost: Free 14 to 18 year old siblings When: 27 Nov - 5pm to 6.30pm Where: Sophia’s Restaurant, Croydon Cost: Free Numbers are limited so get in quick to book your place! Family support programs, including our Sibling Support Program are open to all families with a child with disability; families do not need to be registered with IOE to be involved. To book or enquire, contact Jenna on 9758 5522 or [email protected]

25.01.2022 How lucky we are to have Bel on our team!

24.01.2022 Carers Victoria is holding an online Connecting Carers Virtual Expo next Monday and Tuesday. Carers can connect to local healthcare services, providers and community organisations, and take part in fun and informative online activities and events. The expo will be a great opportunity to: - Listen to expert speakers on relevant topics - Connect with local service providers and peak bodies... - Find new information to assist you in your caring role - Enjoy fun activities and events - Learn new ways to boost your health and wellbeing This is a free event on Monday 30 November and Tuesday 1 December. Find out more and register here: https://www.carersvictoriaevents.org.au/

23.01.2022 Where have you experienced or witnessed ableism? https://www.abc.net.au//we-need-to-talk-about-abl/12525078

23.01.2022 You can never reeeally leave IOE ...

23.01.2022 REMINDER - Live and Local earlier time slot of 2pm! This Saturday we have Emma Volard performing for us! Emma is an extremely talented independent recording artist, singer, songwriter and composer and is also a support worker at IOE.... You can check out her music here https://www.youtube.com/watch If you are fully registered with IOE and over 17 years of age, please contact the IOE Rec Team on 9758 5522 or [email protected] before 5pm today to secure your ticket. This is a performance not to be missed!

22.01.2022 ‘Presuming that a non-verbal child has nothing to say is like presuming that an adult without a car has nowhere to go.’

22.01.2022 Libraries are a fantastic community resource, especially during times of isolation and need. Read Yovanna's story about how one $200 donation turned into a new project for the whole IOE community to enjoy. https://www.ioe.org.au/introducing-laguna-library/

22.01.2022 Summer has certainly arrived which means an increase in fire risk and subsequently at IOE we have now enacted our Fire Watch system. Below are some links that we suggest the IOE community be accustomed with. All families and workers should be familiar with the bushfire policy which can be found on the IOE website: www.ioe.org.au/about-us/policies/... IOE will base decisions and actions on the forecast fire danger rating to ensure that all people involved in our programs, activities and support are kept safe. Fire ratings can be found on the CFA website: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-res/total-fire-bans-and-ratings Incidents including the most up to date advice can be found on the Emergency Victoria website: www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ Do not hesitate to contact IOE and/or your relevant coordinator with any concerns or for assistance.

20.01.2022 Footy grand final fever ... COVID style! Who’s your tip for the big game?!

19.01.2022 Our Reactions performance group have come up with a great idea to share some positivity and inspiration as we work our way out of lockdown. They'd love for YOU to be a part of the REACTIONS CHALLENGE! It's easy to get involved:... Record your video singing or dancing to Coming Home by Sheppard Record in landscape - hold your phone on its side Text it to us on 0455 289 871 by Friday 20 November! Have fun and be creative - play air guitar, bang some drums, dance like nobody's watching and show us what you've been up to in lockdown! https://www.facebook.com/Reactionsperformance

19.01.2022 We're going to do something a little different for our weekend online rec activity this week - everyone's invited! To celebrate moving away from online activities as we slowly revive face-to-face programs, we would like everyone to come and join in the fun this Sunday with Drag Queen Story Time! With the wonderful Frock Hudson, Drag Queen Storytime is a children's event that aims to inspire a love of reading, while teaching deeper lessons on diversity, self-love and an apprec...iation of others. For kids, young people and their families, come and celebrate difference with us at Drag Queen Story Time. For 45 fabulous minutes, Frock Hudson will entertain with a children's story, right here on Facebook live. Anyone can join in the fun! Head to our page on Sunday 29 November 2020 at 11am!

18.01.2022 Pronouns are little words that can have a big impact on someone’s experience of being accepted and respected! It’s hard to change a habit but the first step to changing this one is education and understanding.

18.01.2022 FINALLY! WE ARE RECRUITING! We are so excited to announce that, after an eight month pause, we are finally recruiting casual support workers! This round, our recruitment information sessions will be held online in early November. Attending one of these information sessions is the essential first step in the recruitment process.... Online sessions are scheduled as follows: Thursday 5 November 2020 - 11am to 12pm Saturday 7 November 2020 - 11am to 12pm Find out everything you need to know about this incredibly rewarding role, including how to apply and mandatory requirements here: https://www.ioe.org.au//work-with/applying-for-employment/

17.01.2022 Thumbs up for School Holiday Program!

17.01.2022 LIVE AND LOCAL REVIEW - Emma Volard 'For this weekend's Live and Local, we had the fantastic Emma Volard and her partner Jake perform for us. Emma has a wonderfully unique voice with a jazzy vibe, while Jake is a keyboard and musical whizz. It was a delight to spend our Saturday afternoon listening to their performance! The gig began with a catch up and enjoying listening to and viewing some of Emma's film clips (one of which had her enjoying a date with a spider!). We then ...got to hear a range of covers along with some original songs that Emma and Jake have composed together. The night finished with an encore performance of a mash up of Stevie Wonders 'Superstitious' and Wild Cherry's 'Play That Funky Music'. It was a total hit and got everyone dancing! During our artist Q&A we learned that Emma has been drawn to music and singing since before she can remember, while Jake has been playing keyboard for 15 years. Emma and Jake first met when they were 16 years old and have created musical magic ever since. We'd also like to mention that Emma and Jake played their Live and Local gig on their 6th year anniversary, so we'd like to wish them a happy anniversary and thank them again for spending their afternoon with us!' Watch and listen here: www.youtube.com/channel/UCsDQ5aNAIHcjqBzTFmdQJtQ - By Rhiannon and Veronica

16.01.2022 Congratulations to our good friend Angus!

16.01.2022 RAFFLE ANNOUNCEMENT This morning, we got together with a few of our friends from Freemasons Victoria over Zoom to conduct the official draw for Freemasons Victoria raffle supporting the IOE Sibling Support Program. 1st PRIZE WINNER Graeme Wilkie - ticket number: #318... 2nd PRIZE WINNER Nicholas Crick - ticket number: #18 3rd PRIZE WINNER Emma Walton - ticket number: #271 4th PRIZE WINNER Samuel Fragapane - ticket number: #999 Congratulations to all prize winners and thank you to everyone for supporting the raffle and raising over $10,000 for our siblings! Last but definitely not least, we are so grateful to Freemasons Victoria to have their continued support for this vital and highly valued program. Every year we are blown away by their support, commitment and generosity!

15.01.2022 Each year, our annual report provides a great summary of the past 12 months including stories from people throughout our community, updates on project development and reports from the CEO and Chairperson of the Board. Read the Annual Report 2019-2020 here: https://www.ioe.org.au/about-us/publications/

14.01.2022 "MOIRA is bringing people together this International Day of People with Disability with a free online event on Thursday 3 December 2020. Join us on 3 December from 9am for an interactive digital experience and opportunity for people living with disability, and their families and carers to learn and connect with the wider disability community. Connect! is a free, online event that brings together disability specialists and providers from across Australia.... The day will include a diverse range of interactive webinars, world renowned presenters in Autism, experts in Positive Behaviour Support, Mindfulness and Resilience classes with opportunities for Q&A, an exhibitor hub and a range of wellbeing experiences that celebrate and connect the disability community." Find out more here: https://moira.org.au/connect

14.01.2022 It's that time again, we are recruiting casual support workers to provide best practice support to a diverse range of individuals and families! Register for your preferred online information session here: www.bit.ly/IOE-SW-Recruitment You won't regret it ... but there's a good chance you'll love it!

14.01.2022 Dads Connect is fast approaching and there are a handful of spots left in this group starting on 11 February. Do you know any dads that would like to attend this free seven week program? It will run from 7.30pm to 9pm on Thursday evenings. Please get in touch with Emma D. at IOE on 9758 5522 if you are interested to know more. ... Otherwise, book online at www.trybooking.com/BNTHW

14.01.2022 Mel and Alex went to the Build-A-Bear workshop in Bayswater this morning and built these furry forever friends for just $5. It's a great local activity for all ages and is happening on Thursday too. Bookings here: www.mountainhighshoppingcentre.com.au/news/build-a-bear

13.01.2022 There is nothing quite like being a support worker. It's rewarding, challenging, flexible and fun. It gives a unique opportunity to form relationships with families and individuals to genuinely make a different in their lives and communities. It teaches you things you didn't know you needed to know - about yourself, about others and about what's important (and what's not!). This is your chance to see what it's about and join one of the fastest growing sectors in Australia. W...e are now recruiting casual support workers and what is involved and what is required might surprise you. Head to our website to read about the kind of people we are looking for, what's required to start work and to register for one of our upcoming online information sessions. You must attend an information session to start the recruitment process. We have two sessions coming up on 5 and 7 November. Find out everything you need to know and register for a session here: http://bit.ly/BeASupportWorker

13.01.2022 We will remember them. This year, in particular, we have been forced to remember what's important (and what's not). We've all learned more about ourselves, our friends and family and our community. The sacrifices we have made this year, while extremely tough on so many of us, have also allowed us to appreciate the magnitude of the sacrifices that many have made before us. Lest we forget.

12.01.2022 COVID-19 PPE UPDATE We have all been desperately waiting for updated directions from the department regarding PPE. Unfortunately, nothing has been released to date. However, I have found the new direction for health care workers which we can align with. Eye protection is no longer required for Tier 1 PPE. This applies to patient-facing healthcare workers who are providing care and/or treatment to patients assessed as low risk or no risk for coronavirus (COVID-19), against the... clinical criteria for coronavirus (COVID-19). This advice replaces the advice in Guide to the Conventional use of PPE published on 21 October 2020. As apart of our COVID Safe Plan, participants are not receiving services when unwell so it is reasonable to assess support work within IOE as low risk/no risk. Given this status, IOE staff are no longer required to wear eye protection when working with IOE participants. - Belinda James, IOE General Manager

12.01.2022 Interchange Outer East, in partnership with consortium members, is proud to announce that the Porn Is Not The Norm project is a recipient of the 2020 Impact Grants Program scale grant from the Westpac Foundation. Porn Is Not The Norm is a multi-strategy initiative that seeks to prevent pornography’s harms to young people with Autism. The three year project aims to equip young people and their parents, carers and teachers to understand pornography’s prevalence and impacts, and how they can safely navigate healthy and respectful relationships. Find out more about Porn Is Not The Norm, including consortium members, activities and outcomes here: www.ioe.org.au/porn-is-not-the-norm/

12.01.2022 IOE is a wonderfully diverse community and that’s just the way we want it. Diversity isn’t just about race. Or gender. It’s not just about ability, religion, culture or sexual orientation. Diversity is about believing in the valuable contribution of all people regardless, AND because, of these things. It’s about celebrating differences for the things that we can achieve together. It’s about different experiences, different values and opinions, different perspectives and diff...erent skills brought together. Diversity is a superpower. #diversity #inclusion #diversityisasuperpower #interchangeoe

11.01.2022 Get your Christmas purchases wrapped at Knox and support our friends at Different Journeys

10.01.2022 Getting sweaty this afternoon at the ‘lunchtime sweat’ session of our staff and volunteer online fitness sessions; a new initiative by the IOE Wellbeing Group.

10.01.2022 LIVE AND LOCAL REVIEW On Saturday night we had our fifth artist, Sally Robbins from Fiction joining us for Live and Local. The night started with a group of 25 very excited attendees having a catch up while watching sneak peak of Fiction's highlight reel on YouTube. Veronica exclaimed 'Everyone, let's get into our mustangs and put our seatbelts on!' (A 'Mustang Sally' reference, which we later convinced Sally to play!)... Sally played a set of well-loved acoustic covers such as 'Horses' by Darryl Braithwaite. LMFAO's 'Sexy & I know It' was played with a jazz twist and was an absolute highlight. Sally sang 'Be my Baby' by Bea Miller for all the Dirty Dancing film fans, she explained that she sung this song while pregnant with her first baby, and now again with her second. We ended the night with 'Bad Guy' by Billie Eilish and a Q&A session. We learnt that Sally started learning to play music when she was a child, she was bad at sport and needed a hobby. This obviously paid off well, as she has gone on to play with a wonderful band, even performing at the Forum in Melbourne and as a support act for Shannon Noll! We also learnt that even as a wedding singer, Sally cries every time she performs 'Shallow' (she's only human!). It was so lovely to have Sally perform for us! The Live and local Review Team Veronica and Rhiannon More from Fiction here: https://www.facebook.com/fictioncoverbandmelbourne

10.01.2022 We are proud to be able to continue this fantastic Spectrum Journeys initiative to continue to support the dads out there! Dads Connect is a group for dads who have a child on the autism spectrum. This group meets weekly for each eight week series. The aim is to support dads’ mental health, support parenting skills and build positive connections with other dads. Peter, Dads Connect group facilitator, can’t wait to meet you! The eight week series commences for 2021 on Thursday 11 February. Book your place here: www.trybooking.com/BNTHW

09.01.2022 "...if your kid asks, 'Mum, why is that woman in a wheelchair?' try saying something direct and honest like: "All bodies are different, some people need a little extra help moving around but that's OK. They're still just like you and me." https://www.abc.net.au//being-an-ally-to-people-w/12684064

09.01.2022 The IOE offices will be closing at midday on Thursday 24 December. Opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period are as follows: Thursday 24 Dec - Offices all close at midday Friday 25 Dec - Closed for public holiday Saturday 26 Dec - Closed... Sunday 27 Dec - Closed Monday 28 Dec - Closed for public holiday Tuesday 29 Dec- Yose St open 9am to 5pm (minimal staff) Wednesday 30 Dec - Yose St open 9am to 5pm (minimal staff) Thursday 31 Dec - Yose St open 9am to 5pm (minimal staff) Friday 1 Jan - Closed for public holiday Monday 4 Jan - Yose St open as normal Tuesday 26 Jan - Closed for public holiday Any time that the main office is closed, please contact the IOE after hours phone for urgent requests and an IOE staff member will assist you: 0439 883 667 We wish you all a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year after what has been a very difficult year and hope that you are able to spend time with your friends, families and loved ones.

09.01.2022 You won't regret it! Now recruiting: www.bit.ly/BeASupportWorker

09.01.2022 Just as one draws to an end, another one begins ... it's time to recruit some more awesome people of all ages, experience, skills, talents and interests as casual support workers! Online information sessions will be held as follows: Monday 26 April 6pm to 7pm Saturday 1 May 11am to 12pm... You MUST attend one of these online sessions to advance to the next phase of the recruitment process. Get started here (and tell your friends!): www.ioe.org.au/get-/work-with-us-2/applying-for-employment/

09.01.2022 POSITION VACANT FLEET AND MAINTENANCE OFFICER - Full time The position of fleet and maintenance officer aims to ensure that the motor vehicle fleet is appropriately maintained in a manner which is safe and roadworthy, and the maintenance and integrity of the buildings and grounds of Interchange Outer East to appropriate standards for health and safety. ... Applications close at 5pm on 31 October 2020 https://www.seek.com.au/job/50678860

09.01.2022 Knox City Council together with Yarra Ranges Council are holding the following free online parent information sessions this month: It’s Time We Talked: About Pornography, Autism and Teenagers An informative parent night run with Marree Crabbe and Kathleen Davey Date: Tuesday 13 October 2020... Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm Cost: Free Book: https://bit.ly/3k0kyGc Cyber Safety Online For parents and carers of teenagers with ASD presented by Martine Oglethorpe Date: Tuesday 20 October 2020 Time: 7.00-8.30pm Cost: Free Book: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_SaM5hM6VSJaizYxlPFdnKg

08.01.2022 Congratulations Mel! Well deserved recognition for your work and dedication.

08.01.2022 Super proud of this program and everyone involved!

07.01.2022 NEW PROGRAM ALERT Online Magic Club - weekly all ages program Join in and unlock the magic within! Learn new tricks each week taught by international award-winning magician, Tim Mason.... This online program is open to registered IOE participants of all ages with two weekly age based sessions for term four. To be involved, or for more information, contact the Recreation Services Team on 9758 5522 or [email protected]

07.01.2022 Here's one for the many musicians in the IOE community! How powerful are those lyrics ... https://www.abc.net.au//non-verbal-teen-tyler-har/12555074

07.01.2022 Always Was, Always Will Be. 'The theme for NAIDOC Week 2020 recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists.... NAIDOC Week 2020 acknowledges and celebrates that our nation’s story didn’t begin with documented European contact; the very first footprints on this continent were those belonging to First Nations peoples. NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. Always Was, Always Will Be.' - www.naidoc.org.au This week is the perfect time to take a moment to celebrate, acknowledge and share in our country's rich history and culture.

06.01.2022 LIVE AND LOCAL REVIEW - ROB SNARSKI On Saturday evening we had the pleasure of listening to Rob Snarski, live from the IOE Keith Thornton Room. Rob has played in bands such as The Blackeyed Susans and The Triffids. Rob set the 'beer garden' vibe with an acoustic guitar, some fairy lights and a green velvet backdrop. This is the first time we've had an artist play a full set of original songs, and we were in for a treat! A stand out song for us was 'All God’s Creatures', a son...g written about climate change and the current issues the world is facing due to global warming. During lockdown, Rob has been working on a project called Song Gifts. This involves him writing songs for people based on information the customer has given, one of which was a gift from a husband to his wife who were meant to be travelling Europe but whose plans had to change due to COVID-19. We admire Rob's ability to compose songs from everyday life. He performed a song for us based on an encounter he had with taxi driver in Brisbane. The taxi driver was originally not very forthcoming, but over the trip he and Rob formed a bond which allowed Rob to produce a powerfully touching story in the form of music. Rob is extremely descriptive in his lyrics, involving sensory aspects and the way colours make us feel and how they exist in the world. Veronica deeply appreciated this and shares the same values. Live and Local has been such a wonderful experience over lockdown, we have a few more left for the year, but can't wait to be able to enjoy live music all together in venues again in the near future!' - Veronica, Rhiannon, and Brooke

06.01.2022 There is always room for one more!

06.01.2022 Are you aged 14 to 18 years? Do you use social media? Are you a fan of free pizza? If you answered YES to these questions, we would love to have you join us to hang out for an hour and educate us oldies on social media! ... The small print for the parents: We want their input as we develop our new social media policy. When: Wednesday 21 April 2021 - 5pm to 6pm Where: IOE, 5-7 Yose St, Ferntree Gully Keen? Email [email protected] and tell us you're coming and your favourite pizza!

05.01.2022 Interchange Incorporated has made some big changes, announced today at their AGM. We are very excited to be part of the newly rebranded Interchange Network. 'We Support our network of respected disability service providers, helping them to deliver meaningful support to the community.... We Connect agencies across Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia with volunteers, individuals and families living with a disability. We Advocate for continuous improvement and a more inclusive community where participation by all is not only welcomed, it is celebrated.' Congratulations to everyone involved! We look forward to continuing to work together to support the needs of families, children and young adults with disability, volunteers and the wider community!

04.01.2022 Get those beanies ready! Our winter recreation programs are now open for application, with a greater variety of activities and camps on offer for fully registered IOE participants. All families who access adult and children's recreation have been sent an email with links to apply for winter programs. If you access these programs and haven't received the email, get in touch ASAP as applications close at 5pm on Monday 19 April!

04.01.2022 It’s no surprise that 2020 has been an extraordinarily tough year for the over 2.65 million carers in Australia. This Carers Australia National Carers Week, to say we are proud of the carers in the IOE community is an understatement. To the carer who had finally achieved the very delicate balance that worked for their family when a global pandemic threw everything into chaos; To the carer who was already stretched to breaking point when everything changed and forced th...em to find the strength to keep going; To the carer who was about to take the first step in their caring journey and had to take it in unprecedented circumstances; When supports were put on pause, changed or cancelled and when requirements and restrictions changed day after day, carers have kept going. Because they had to. The job of a carer is never on pause. It’s never cancelled and it keeps going even when a worldwide crisis changes everything. To all the carers in the IOE community and around the country WE SEE YOU. AND WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU! #carers #nationalcarersweek #proud

02.01.2022 FREE worldwide virtual event!!

02.01.2022 If you were at our 2019 RISE Conference, or if you have attended one of Anthea's workshops, you will be well aware of the huge potential of VSM - video self modelling, in helping parents and carers make positive changes at home. Anthea has created an online VSM@Home course and she is looking for ten families to take part in the pilot program at a heavily discounted price. This is your chance to learn a new skill that has endless possibilities to change 'tricky' behaviour wh...ile increasing independence and confidence. If you have thought about giving VSM a shot, or if you've done a bit of reading and research and haven't had the confidence to get started, this is your chance! Find out all the details and sign up for the discounted pilot program here: www.videoselfmodelling.com/course-1-promo

02.01.2022 Are you an employer who is 'a bit scared' to employ someone with a disability?

02.01.2022 Wow these look really cool, has anyone tried them? https://youtu.be/kjPHdjUYHWU

01.01.2022 NOW RECRUITING! We are now recruiting casual support workers! This is a career like not other; it's different every day, it's challenging, it's fun and you will make a real difference to families in your community while learning so much about yourself and others. ... The first step in the recruitment process is completing the online application form, followed by attending an upcoming information session. These will be held online on 30 January and 1 February. Find out more and get started: https://www.ioe.org.au//work-with/applying-for-employment/

01.01.2022 If you are looking for something to do this weekend why not check out the Catprint Theatre performance this weekend at the Arts Centre Warburton. Back To Basics Friday 7.30pm - opening night Saturday 7.30pm... Sunday 2pm Bookings essential through Yarra Ranges Council 1300 368 333 or book online https://evelynsgh.wixsite.com/catprint Tickets are $15

01.01.2022 We are seeking a full time family coordinator to work out of our newly established Maroondah Hub in Croydon. This is a rewarding and challenging role where your ability to build relationships with local families and support workers will be key to your success. Apply by email by 5pm on Friday 30 April 2021. All the details, including the position description are available on our website: https://www.ioe.org.au/ge/work-with-us-2/current-vacancies/

01.01.2022 "When living with a disability, coping is one of the first things you learn. In order to survive, you have to learn how to accept things and move on."

01.01.2022 Last week, IOE support worker and volunteer, Angie attended the National Youth Disability Summit, a disabled led initiative by young people for young people, created by Children and Young People with Disability Australia. In Angie's recap of the event, the thing that hit the mark so completely was their remark - 'I had never felt so at home.' We are grateful that Angie took the time to share their experience of the event. It's a MUST READ and you can see it on our website. ... Click to read Angie's recap: www.ioe.org.au/national-youth-disability-summit/