Interchange WA in Perth, Western Australia | Non-profit organisation

Interchange WA

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9329 9399

Address: Interchange Head Office, Unit 2/15 Blackburn Street 6109 Perth, WA, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 R U OK 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and the circumstances have made it even more important for all of us to stay connected, check in and support each other. Watch our Interchangers ask one simple question that could make a difference in someone's life... https://youtu.be/IMV0YwUUW0k #ruokday2020 #ruokeveryday

25.01.2022 Spring is well and truly here and flowers and plants are blooming everywhere you look a sight Ashton from our Mandurah Neighbourhood truly enjoys. Ashton loves being outdoors. And a beautiful day like this offers the perfect opportunity to visit his plot at the Mandurah Community Gardens, checking in on the plants he has been growing and catching up with some of the other community gardeners. Beautiful work, Ashton!... To find out how we can support you as an active member of your community visit https://www.interchangewa.org.au//social-community-partic/

24.01.2022 While 2020 has thrown some extra challenges our way, it was also filled with many great achievements, values that have been put into action and memories we made and shared with each other. We would like to wrap 2020 up with a look at a very special moment we celebrated recently - the announcement of winning the HESTA Excellence Awards. In the new year, we will continue tackling goals together but will also be celebrating something huge - Interchange is having its 30th annive...rsary - so get ready for a big year, full of extraordinary stories, great accomplishments, and amazing people. If you would like to check out more, great stories from the past year, head to our website: https://www.interchangewa.org.au/articles/

22.01.2022 Job Opportunity @ Interchange: Area Manager - Complex Supports and Support Co-ordination Do you want to make a difference? Join us in our mission to support people with disability to live a good life! Interchange is seeking a Lead Coach for Complex Supports and Support Co-ordination to provide leadership, direction and management to the Interchange service delivery teams.... The role is an exciting leadership opportunity for a proven operational leader within disability services. If you connect with our values, have a great personality and want to work for an organisation making a difference, then we want to hear from you! https://www.interchangewa.org.au/join-us/

22.01.2022 Restrictive practice means any practice or intervention that has the effect of restricting the rights or freedom of movement of a person. They should only be used when authorised and as a last resort, to prevent or protect people from harm. Interchange is currently reviewing our services to ensure that Restrictive Practices are not used without authorisation of a behaviour support practitioner and documented in... a behaviour support plan. We are working together with you, your family, your guardian, your support workers and other industry professionals to ensure you are safe. Midland Team Leader Ainsley Swankie is part of our Restrictive Practice Audit Team and here is what she had to say about the experience. https://www.interchangewa.org.au//restrictive-practice-aud

22.01.2022 "I want to go to Europe, the Greek Islands and Japan. I feel like life has no boundaries and I can go and do whatever I want to. Meet Carys! Like many of us Carys from our Osborne Park Neighbourhood felt overwhelmed by the global COVID-19 outbreak and was longing for a well-deserved break. What better way to take your mind off things then taking a relaxing trip down south. ... Together with her Support Team the young women organised to go to Busselton for a few days. Carys had been to the area with her family before and knew exactly what she wanted to see and do and independently planned a sightseeing tour for herself and Support Worker Maya. Well done, Carys! To read more about Carys' adventure and find out how we can help you to become more independent and live the life you want visit https://www.interchangewa.org.au//stories-of-interchange-/

21.01.2022 "I want my work to mean something and have an impact. When I go home at the end of the day, I feel like I made a valuable contribution to someone’s life. Meet Subhash Chander Team Leader at our Spearwood Neighbourhood. Subhash has been a valued member of Interchange for the past 9 years and is truly appreciated by everyone. If you ever visit the Spearwood Neighbourhood and hear a room roaring with laughter, chances are high that you will find Subhash in the midst of it. Th...e Team Leader always has an open ear, is understanding, compassionate, and never fails to motivate his team with his open and outgoing personality. Thank you, Subhash, for your passion and dedication We Think You Are Awesome! To find out more about Subhash and his Awesomeness visit https://www.interchangewa.org.au//we-think-you-are-awesom/

21.01.2022 For the first time in my life, I feel that this career gives me a sense of purpose. Tina Portelli is our NDIS Administration and part of the Interchange family, for the past 5 years. Her previous employment has never given her the feeling of supporting her community. Now however, when Tina wakes up in the morning, knowing she is about to go to work, she Is aware of the fact, that she is helping those who cannot necessarily help themselves. When you help someone else, it g...ives you a sense of warmth, she says. Tina Portelli, We Think You Are AWESOME and we are so grateful to have you as a part of our work family, here at Interchange. To read her full story - head to our website. https://www.interchangewa.org.au//we-think-you-are-awesom/

21.01.2022 Friendship Goals Friendships are as important to our wellbeing as eating right and exercising. What’s more, friendships help us grow, create a sense of purpose in our lives and they make us happy. We don’t just live when we have healthy friendships, we thrive. Meet Dallas & Amy!... The new found besties from our Rockingham Neighbourhood were both looking to develop new friendships. Seeing an opportunity for a great friendship, their Support Workers Joy and Suzanne took them out on a few coffee dates and they have been inseparable ever since. The pair enjoys going for a stroll along the waterfront, having a drink at their favorite coffee shop and being out and about with their Support Team. Sounds wonderful How can we help you developing your social skills and building vital relationships? Find out below https://www.interchangewa.org.au/

20.01.2022 Go Rita GOOOOOO Get ready for the feathers to fly when the West Coast Eagles take on the Collingwood Magpies in a blockbuster Elimination Final on Saturday at Optus Stadium. Cheering them on will also be Eagles Superfan Rita from our Osborne Park Neighbourhood. To add even more excitement Rita recently got to meet some of her favourite players. When it comes to footy Rita is actually quite the expert. In fact all of her support workers go to Rita for her picks before e...ach match, as she really knows everything there is to know about the game. And what is Rita’s prediction for Saturday? EAGLES WIN!

18.01.2022 Help us shape Interchange! In December 2020, the registration and regulation of NDIS service providers in WA will formally transition to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. Interchange wants you to be part of the process and we are keen to hear your ideas around how we can develop our services. We are currently looking for Expressions of Interests to be part of a workshop, to find out how we can improve your involvement in the development of policies, governance and... in designing service models. If you would like to be a part of the project team please find out more below https://www.interchangewa.org.au//help-us-shape-interchan/

18.01.2022 Meet Renee from our Rockingham Neighbourhood! Together with her Support Team, Renee discovered her talents, abilities and found an area of work that she would definitely be interested in pursuing. Yep you guessed it it had to be something with horses. ... Find out exactly what great opportunity arose for Renee, by following the link below. https://www.interchangewa.org.au//stories-of-interchange-/

18.01.2022 Jordan from our Maddington Neighbourhood recently met up with Journalist Thomas Munday from the Examiner Newspapers to talk about Jordan’s journey to employment. The young man is very keen to find a job and has been working together with his Support Workers to make his dream of paid employment a reality. Jordan was very excited to have his story told in a local newspaper and we can not wait to share it with you, so watch this space... To find out how we can support you in finding and keeping a job visit https://www.interchangewa.org.au/ser/finding-keeping-a-job/

17.01.2022 We’ve got NEWS for you! At Interchange we want to keep you up to date with everything that’s happening with your services, our organisation and beyond. Please find the newest edition of our iNews Newsletter below ... Happy Reading! Your Interchange Team https://www.interchangewa.org.au//weve-got-news-for-you-i/

16.01.2022 Many people struggle to access digital technologies, and are missing out on the opportunities that technology provides. Digital inclusion is not just about computers, the internet or even technology. It is about using technology as a channel to improve skills, to enhance quality of life, to drive education and to promote economic wellbeing. Digital inclusion is really about social inclusion. Do you feel included?... The WA Government is currently working on 'Digital Inclusion in Western Australia: A Blueprint for Achieving a Digitally-Inclusive State’ and would like your feedback. For more information visit: https://www.wa.gov.au//have-your-say-digital-inclusion-wes

15.01.2022 Happy Birthday Princess Chelsea from our Rockingham Neighbourhood had only one wish for her 22nd birthday - a FROZEN themed birthday party. What a fantastic idea! With a little help of her support staff the young lady made all the party invitations herself, planned the big day and went out to buy the dress of her dreams. Chelsea looked like a real princess on the day and had a beautiful time partying up a storm and singing along to all the frozen classics with her friends an...d support workers. Happy Birthday Chelsea and thank you for sharing your special day with us. Lots of birthday love from all of us If you would like to know how we can support you in becoming more independent and living the life you want visit https://www.interchangewa.org.au/servi/daily-living-skills/

13.01.2022 Are you an artist and are interested in participating in some exciting upcoming art events? We would love to hear from you! "Trying to find accessible arts opportunities is often like finding a needle in a haystack" Nearly 20 per cent of Australians live with a disability, but in the country's arts scene only about nine per cent of artists have a disability. We all know how essential art can be in people's lives. Art speaks where words are unable to explain and it is essenti...al for arts and culture to be inclusive and accessible. If you would like to know more and are interested in exhibiting some of your work please contact us by emailing [email protected] https://www.sbs.com.au//australian-artists-with-disability

12.01.2022 We want to keep you up to date with everything that’s happening with your services, our organisation and beyond. Please find the newest edition of our iNews Newsletter below https://www.interchangewa.org.au//weve-got-news-for-you-i/

11.01.2022 School is out? Now what? Have you considered creating a life around the true values of life? Would you want to step into a workplace that enables you to give back to the community but also lets you work among friends and even helps you achieve more of your career goals? ... "Supporting people with disability is a great career choice for young people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. It offers enjoyment and personal reward along with ongoing training and development opportunities." Let us show you the benefits of a career choice in Disability Support Services. https://www.interchangewa.org.au/join-us/ - - - Click the link below to find out more. https://thinksupport.org.au/

09.01.2022 This week is National Child Protection Week. The nationally celebrated week invites all of us to play our part in promoting the safety and well being of young people and put children first. Interchange is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children will be safely supported to live a good life. We will always be looking for signs of abuse and/or neglect, talking about the risks with our staff, helping families develop safe plans and having the right syst...ems in place to protect the well being of children. To find out more on how we are keeping children safe visit https://www.interchangewa.org.au/early-years/ #NationalChildProtectionWeek

09.01.2022 Happy Holidays, Everyone! We wish all our valued customers and our incredible staff a wonderful end to 2020 and a fantastic start into the New Year. It’s been a joy to share insights into your lives, talents and accomplishments and we are looking forward to achieving even more goals together, in 2021. ... While our front-line Support Workers will continue their services as per usual, our social media team will be on a short break and back with more wonderful stories to share, in the New Year. Take Care. Have Fun. Keep Safe. Your Team Interchange

06.01.2022 Have you got amazing admin, data entry and problem solving skills? Want to be part of a great team? Send [email protected] your resume to be considered for this 12 month, full time opportunity

06.01.2022 We Think You Are Awesome, Lynne! Walking 900km across Spain, swimming with sharks in South Africa, and riding her motorbike these are just some of the activities Finance Manager Lynne Sinclair enjoys when taking a break from spreadsheets and numbers here at Interchange. Lynne was nominated by fellow team members for our ‘iThink You Are Awesome Award’ for her patience and guidance through some fairly complex financial workings. Though she may not think they were as comple...x as we did Thank you, Lynne! Sadly, Lynne’s time with us is coming to an end as she looks forward to retirement. We will dearly miss you, Lynne, and thank you for your hard work and dedication over the past two years. It has been an absolute pleasure and we hope you’ll zoom past on your motorbike to say hello! sometime in the future. To find out more about Lynne and our ‘iThink You are Awesome Awards’ visit https://www.interchangewa.org.au//we-think-you-are-awesom/

06.01.2022 All of us have a contribution to make! Every time a person I support makes me smile or feel good about myself, they are contributing to my wellbeing, just as much as I hope to contribute to theirs. In 2005, after her youngest child started school, Anthea set out to make a real difference in people’s lives. She became a Support Worker a role that she thoroughly enjoys and enables her to actively contribute to the physical, mental or emotional well-being of other human bein...gs. The Support Superstar from our Spearwood Neighbourhood has been recognised by a fellow team mate for her individualised approach to support, seeing abilities and qualities in others and sharing them with the world. Anthea’s motto in life, and work, is to always see the best in people. She takes a genuine interest in the lives of the people we support and empowers them to be their best selves. We think you are AWESOME, Anthea! To find out more about Anthea visit https://www.interchangewa.org.au//we-think-you-are-awesom/

05.01.2022 September is FASD Awareness Month! Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a diagnostic term used to describe impacts on the brain and body of individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol. It is estimated that 2-5% of Australians have FASD - a lifelong disability, which can impact motor skills, physical health, learning, memory, attention, communication, emotional regulation, and social skills. The FASD Awareness Campaign aims to highlight the importance of staying alcohol fre...e throughout pregnancy. The message: There is no safe level of alcohol during pregnancy! The goal: to raise awareness but also give a voice and support to those affected by prenatal alcohol exposure so they can reach their full potential. To find out more about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorder watch the video below or visit: https://www.nofasd.org.au/

05.01.2022 Everyone meet our AWESOME Team Leader/Coordinator Nicole Harris. With a coffee in her hand and in company of her wonderful dog Holly, is how you could very likely run into Nicole. An astonishing 15 years of experience in the industry, having worked as a Support Worker, Support Service Officer and the recent six years as Team Leader/Coordinator, she does amazing work each and every day. Nicole says: Interchange’s values resonate with me the simple line of ‘Everyone Belong...s’ in particular relates to how I live my life. Thank you for being awesome Nicole. Find out more about what makes her thrive on our website. https://www.interchangewa.org.au//we-think-you-are-awesom/

04.01.2022 HAPPY PRIDE WEEK As an organisation, employer and community it is important to us to promote and encourage the diversity and inclusion of all people. We are committed to promote inclusivity and progress the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community within our organisation and beyond, so we can continue to move forward together and build communities that value, respect and empower people for who they are. ... EVERYONE BELONGS Join us in celebrating by leaving a comment of joy below

03.01.2022 Being a host is all about connecting with the person and making them part of your family and life. Meet Dalton, Host Eleisha and family dog Bella as they are enjoying some quality time together. For the past three years Eleisha has been providing a safe, stable and nurturing home environment for Dalton. Her and her adult children have welcomed the young man to their family and, after difficulties in his earlier years, have given him a place to belong.... Find out more about this amazing duo and Dalton’s ultimate dream by visiting our website. https://www.interchangewa.org.au//stories-of-interchange-/

02.01.2022 Incredibly proud of our Individual Living Options Team around Customer Sharon for being named a finalist in the 2020 HESTA Team Excellence Awards. The winners of the prestigious award will be announced this Thursday via a live, public broadcast on awards.hesta.tv. Fingers crossed, Team Sharon!

01.01.2022 Have Your Say The Australian Government is currently developing a new National Disability Strategy. The National Disability Strategy is Australia’s overarching framework for disability reform and sets out a national plan for improving the lives for Australians with disability, their families and carers. The Strategy is about creating a more inclusive society that enables Australians with disability to fulfil their potential as equal citizens. ... You can help shaping the future of people with disability by giving your feedback on the governments’ proposals for the new Strategy. To find out more, please visit www.engage.dss.gov.au/