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25.01.2022 Kurrajong Lifestyle Choices in Wagga are the proud owners of a Hollander Beater paper maker. The Hollander Beater produces paper pulp. We also use it to make rag paper from flannelette sheets. After the pulp is made, our artists use it for a variety of sculptures and to make decorative hand-made paper.... Our client and artist Danni Flory is interested in the paper making process and loves all aspects of it. Danni's favorite things about making paper are, all things, I have fun with it. Danni also said, I like the colours we make. Find out more about Lifestyle Choices https://bit.ly/2FE13op ( Danni using the Hollander Beater to make paper pulp)

24.01.2022 We're looking for a go-getter to take on the role of People and Culture officer in Wagga. As the People and Culture Officer, you'll have the opportunity to assist with new initiatives and get great experience in a generalist human resources role. ... You could be a recent graduate, or someone ready to take on a new challenge while making a real difference in our communities. Find out more about this role and other opportunities http://bit.ly/38A2CiJ

22.01.2022 Lifestyle Choices Wagga client Noel Roberts made two beautiful coat racks in his woodwork classes, which were promptly snapped up by interested buyers. Noel has used the money from the sale to meet his goal of joining the Wagga Men's Shed. Congratulations Noel!... Call 1300 764 620 or visit our website to find out more about Lifestyle Choices and how we can help you accomplish your goals like Noel https://bit.ly/2RZmtii ( Noel being congratulated the COVID-safe way, by Men's Shed President Tony Mason and former president Peter Quinane.)

21.01.2022 Each weekday afternoon, it's not unusual to hear Kadi Mills shouting numbers through our Napier St Centre in Deniliquin. This is our daily celebration of how many eggs our chickens have laid! Kadi is our local egg collector and chicken care expert at Kurrajong Lifestyle Choices in Deniliquin.... Since Kadi joined our services in 2014, she has taken on the role of looking after our chickens and their pen each day to ensure they are always looked after and their pen is clean. Find out more about the services available in Deniliquin and surrounds https://bit.ly/3i79INM

21.01.2022 During the peak of the first COVID-19 outbreak in March, hand sanitiser was almost impossible to secure. Carlton & United Breweries in partnership with Ecolab donated 60 boxes of hospital grade hand sanitiser to Kurrajong to help us stay COVID safe during this critical time. ... Find out more about how Kurrajong is continuing to respond to COVID-19 https://bit.ly/3hKCpjG ( Kiara Vella and Grant Lieschke at Kurrajong Lifestyle Choices Wagga, showing off the hand sanitiser)

21.01.2022 Stephen and Lynette Phyland are two of our new clients who have recently started accessing Kurrajong Lifestyle Choices and drop in support services in Deniliquin, Finley and Tocumwal. Stephen and Lynette are really enjoying their time at Kurrajong, meeting new friends and doing lots of new activities. Welcome to Kurrajong Stephen and Lynette, we can't wait to see what you achieve! ... Find out more about our services in Tocumwal https://bit.ly/2ZhqaUj

20.01.2022 Kurrajong Therapy Plus Griffith has a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Educator to join our multidisciplinary team. Do you know someone passionate about helping people who has a degree in Early Childhood or Primary Education? Send them our way!... Find out more about this and other opportunities across the Riverina Murray Region http://bit.ly/3sKffzO

20.01.2022 Inland Rail 's generous donation will be put towards a shelter in our community garden at Hildasid Farm. The planting for the garden will commence next week - stay tuned to see it come together.

20.01.2022 Thank you for hosting some of our Leeton clients La Fresco Caffè - everyone had a great night!

19.01.2022 For the last five weeks, eight of our Lifestyle Choices Wagga clients have been working with David Wilson and Wayne Pygram from the Riverina Conservatorium of Music to practice their musical skills. The sessions have focused on our clients strengths and interests and have given them the opportunity to experience different sounds and rhythms. In two weeks time, this class of music stars will perform for each other and other clients at Hildasid Farm. ... Great work guys, we can't wait to see you shine!

19.01.2022 Our new Kurrajong Recycling website has launched! Although our Wagga, Narrandera and West Wyalong sites aren't accepting recycling drop-offs due to COVID, you can visit the website to learn more about what you can and can't recycle in your recycling bin, product sales and our different recycling services.... Let us know what you think! Visit the Kurrajong Recycling website https://bit.ly/3m2weKi

18.01.2022 Kurrajong support workers and therapists who work in client homes, schools and the community are required to carry an official Kurrajong ID with them at all times. If you're a client or clients family member and you're ever unsure of who a staff member is, you are more than welcome to ask to see this official ID to confirm their identity.

17.01.2022 Want to assist people with disability to develop the skills they need to work towards their goals, increase their independence and participate as active members of the community? Join our team at Kurrajong Lifestyle Choices in Wagga as a Casual Community Support Worker and help make a difference in the lives of others and the community.... Learn more and apply https://bit.ly/3kxKvgs

16.01.2022 It's been a beautiful Wednesday at Kurrajong Lifestyle Choices Wagga, with clients making the most of the warmer weather. Lifestyle Choices offers a great range of activities for our clients to participate in, either in one of our facilities or in the wider community. ... Give us a call to find out more and discuss your needs on 1300 764 620. ( Louise having a lovely time painting with Grace's support and Paul riding one of our bikes around the Hildasid Farm bike track)

16.01.2022 Mathew Kelton is our local creative in Deniliquin at the Kurrajong Catering kitchen. Matt is always behind a new and adventurous recipe idea; he will always be the first to tinker and experiment. ‘I like the variety of biscuits and meals that I can make. I have grown my cooking skills and like being able to freely express myself in the kitchen.’ Since completing our transition to work program in 2016 at Kurrajong Catering, Matt has grown both his confidence and his creativity.... Matt works two and a half days a week in the kitchen preparing a range of biscuits and slices for Kurrajong Catering, as well as meals and deserts for our local Meals on Wheels branch. As well as working for Kurrajong Catering, Matt also accesses Kurrajong Supported Living services through short term accommodation and capacity building. ‘I have noticed a change in my attitude for the better since I started. I enjoy being able to relax and talk freely when I’m at Kurrajong.’ Find out more about our Deniliquin services https://bit.ly/3pzwSk0

14.01.2022 Kurrajong has been supporting Christopher for sixteen years. Currently, Christopher receives Lifestyle Choices and Supported Living services where he accesses short-term accommodation. Christopher also volunteers at Kurrajong Recycling in the e-waste department to learn new skills. Happy-go-lucky Christopher loves all of the activities he does at Lifestyle Choices, but has some clear favourites. ‘I like to go to art, drama classes, performing arts, Karaoke and doing lunch r...uns.’ A keen singer and dancer, he has participated in many performances at Kurrajong. Another of Christopher’s favourite activities at Kurrajong is visiting the Wagga Men’s Shed where he is a member. Sharee, Christopher’s mum says that he enjoys his time at Lifestyle Choices. ‘Christopher has told us he likes the routine at Lifestyle Choices, he enjoys the flexibility of making his own choices, he likes the relaxed atmosphere and the friendships he has formed with his peers and staff.’ Christopher has made lots of friends at Kurrajong and says Kurrajong is his favourite place to be. ‘I want to say thank you to the people at Kurrajong who help me. I love coming to Kurrajong.’ Find out more about our Lifestyle Choices supports https://bit.ly/35zZPVb

13.01.2022 Our Lifestyle Choices clients have a huge range of activities they can choose to participate in each day, based on their interests and goals. Alison, one of our Wagga clients loves art but has now found her favourite medium - mosaic! Alison is currently working on this beautiful mosaic fish as a gift for her sister. ... Learn more about Kurrajong Lifestyle Choices http://bit.ly/38wF9ih See more

12.01.2022 Here's your chance to make a difference! Joining our Client Carer Reference Group is an opportunity for you to volunteer your time to help us engage with our clients and carers more effectively. ... You will contribute to informing the ongoing improvement of our services and play your part in helping to ensure we continue to support people with disability in the best way possible. If you're a client, parent or carer of people with disabilities or have lived experience of disability care, we would love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in improving the lives of people with disability in our Kurrajong community. If you have any questions about the group, you can visit our website to find out more https://bit.ly/2ECwPSa

12.01.2022 The new Sensory Garden at our Hildasid Farm is coming together. Clients and staff from Lifestyle Choices were so delighted by the work being done by volunteers and crew on the new garden that they spent the morning baking and served a delicious afternoon tea to this busy crew. ... ( Clients Danni Flory, Jessica Bennett, Aaron Boyd, Jancarlo Rubio and Alarna Eggleton, Vince Hunt the designer of Hildasid Farm and volunteers Lincoln Bartlett, Joseph Stapleton and Tareq Sorial from Works For You, Andrew Lee and John Lane.)

12.01.2022 Joel Wetherbee has been working on a wishing well for many months to give to his dad, Paul Wetherbee. Joel has been putting in lots of hard work to construct this masterpiece in his woodwork sessions at Lifestyle Choices, Wagga. We think Joel has done a brilliant job and that Paul is one lucky dad!... Find out more about the activities we offer through Lifestyle Choices and Supported Living https://bit.ly/2EMX9sl ( Joel presenting the wishing well to his dad, Paul.)

11.01.2022 Do you know a Speech Pathologist in Griffith looking to progress their career and join the team at a leading disability service provider in the Riverina Murray Region? Send them our way! This is a great opportunity to join a unique multidisciplinary team of Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants, Educators and Aides who make a real difference and change lives. ... Find out more and apply https://bit.ly/35fEBMF

08.01.2022 Yesterday some of our Wagga Lifestyle Choices clients made the most of the beautiful weather and went on a hike in the sunshine. Our clients are looking forward to the warmer weather so they can ride bikes, enjoy the gardens at Hildasid Farm and go on many more walks like this one. ... Find out about the services offered through Lifestyle Choices: https://bit.ly/2EKPR8X See more

07.01.2022 Tony Arrowsmith was overheard talking about wanting a bike in our Kurrajong office. One of our amazing staff members, Lisa, overheard this and decided to fix up a bike she and her husband had had in their shed as a present to Tony. Here's Tony taking his new bike on a test ride out the front of one of our group homes.... Thank you to Lisa, James and their daughters Mia and Eve for making Tony's day.

06.01.2022 Do you live in West Wyalong and need some mowing, yard work or window cleaning done? Kurrajong Recycling West Wyalong are expanding their business and are here to help! ... For more information and to request a quote, call Renee on 0427 724 733. See more

05.01.2022 The NSW Department of Communities & Justice is seeking public feedback to develop a new Disability Inclusion Plan. The NSW Disability Inclusion Act (2014) (DIA) promotes the social and economic inclusion of people with disability. This provides choice and control for people with a disability, and implement safeguards.... Under the DIA, the NSW Government is required to have a NSW Disability Inclusion Plan (NSW DIP). This sets out the whole-of-government goals that will support the inclusion of people with disability, and improve their access to mainstream services and community facilities. If you have a disability or have experience with disability, take the survey to share your thoughts on what is important to include in the next NSW DIP https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NSWDisInclPlan

04.01.2022 It was great to see Michael McCormack MP and Sussan Ley MP visit our Kurrajong Recycling facility on Chaston Street for a site tour. We were very pleased to share what we do and have a chat. Thanks for the visit!

03.01.2022 Kurrajong client Sam started volunteer work at the Junee Licorice & Chocolate Factory in 2019 and has been volunteering every Tuesday since. Sam looks forward to catching up with the team each week and assisting with tasks like greeting customers, feeding the fish, watering the garden and helping the wait staff.... Great work Sam and a big thank you to the team for being a great partner to Kurrajong in helping Sam achieve his goals. Sam (middle) presenting a Certificate of Appreciation from Kurrajong to the Junee Licorice & Chocolate Factory.

02.01.2022 The Kurrajong team recently organised graffiti art classes for our clients in Leeton and Narrandera. Western Riverina Community College Inc organised the event, which was a great opportunity for our clients to learn new skills and hang out with their friends. We think the art looks great!

01.01.2022 Wayne Emerson retired on Monday after 42 years' service at Kurrajong Timber. We had a chat to Wayne about some of the things he has done in his role over the last 42 years. 'I started working with Kurrajong 42 years ago in Railway Street Wagga. I used to make pallets and dipped handles in black lacquer - it was very smelly, for a company in Melbourne. ... The bread boxes had to be spray painted then I had to get up and clean all the filters out because they would get blocked up. The most enjoyable jobs I have done are pointing the survey pegs and painting them to get them all done for our customers. I’m looking forward to my retirement as I will still be going to Lifestyle Choices and doing my art which I really enjoy doing.' We wish you all the best Wayne - thank you for all of your hard work and dedication! Enjoy your retirement and all of the great things you'll get to do at Kurrajong Lifestyle Choices here in Wagga. Find out more about the services that people like Wayne make possible at Kurrajong Timber https://bit.ly/31IqmxK

01.01.2022 Late in 2020, Kurrajong client Lisa and her support worker Jen signed up to volunteer with Deniliquin's Meals on Wheels program to help Lisa gain work experience. Lisa and Jen have a step by step process they follow with each delivery to ensure safe contact between them and the customer while maintaining a quality social interaction. ... Lisa’s long term goal is to work in her local supermarket. Find out more about our Deniliquin services http://bit.ly/39GlNXB ( Lisa and Jen ready for their volunteer work at Meals on Wheels)