ONCALL in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Community organisation

ONCALL

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9896 2468

Address: Level 2/660 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills 3127 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.oncall.com.au

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25.01.2022 Grant Hardy from Accessible Media Inc. interviews Google Software engineer, Andreina Reyna, on the features of Google's new LookOut app The Android app can assist blind and visually impaired people by audio describing every day items such as food labels, documents or even money notes!

25.01.2022 We are seeking qualified Residential Youth Workers and have plenty of shifts available to fill right now. If you have experience supporting children and young people, can demonstrate positive role modelling and are reliable, apply to join ONCALL today. We can offer a variety of shifts to meet your work/life balance including consistent roster lines where available.... https://jobs.healthcaremgr.net/jobs/42

24.01.2022 If your participant is having their supports cancelled at the last minute or is experiencing difficulties obtaining supports due to staff on leave, ONCALL is here to help. In addition to regular and planned NDIS 1:1 support, ONCALL can also assist with replacement staff to fill one-off or ad-hoc shifts at very short notice. Call us now on 9896 2468 to secure your staff over the holidays or read more about our Emergency staffing here: ... https://www.oncall.com.au/oncalls-emergency-replacement-st/

24.01.2022 Are you an experienced Disability Support Worker and looking for more hours? We have plenty of day, evening and night shifts needing to be filled right now and are recruiting qualified and experienced Disability Support Workers to meet the demand. For the right person, these shifts offer stability and flexible work options to meet your schedule.... If you’re looking to progress your career in the Disability sector, click the below link and we can get you working the hours you want! https://jobs.healthcaremgr.net/jobs/41

23.01.2022 ONCALL's Senior Client Engagement Consultant, Ebony, brought some Halloween spirit to head office today! Thanks for the Halloween treats, Ebony!

23.01.2022 Happy World Kindness Day! Who else finds it comical that World Kindness Day falls on Friday the 13th this year?! Nevertheless, today serves as a timely reminder to show kindness to each other and most importantly, show kindness to yourself!... It's been a tough year, let's spread positivity and share some much needed love

23.01.2022 Who else has a sanitation station? A great way to remember your PPE is to incorporate it into your daily life such setting up a sanitation station in your car or by your front door! Let us know what your family does to keep COVIDsafe... www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/covid-19-home-safety-plan

22.01.2022 Go Isobel! Our sister organisation, ONCALL Training College, recently shared a story about one of their awesome students, Isobel, who is also an ONCALL CYF Support Worker! Read about Isobel's journey below

22.01.2022 We have just passed the halfway mark for #STEPtember and Team ONCALL has collectively reached 3,217,880 steps with a fundraising total of $2,567! ONCALL's National Ambassador, Wendy Abdou, is so excited to see her fellow co-workers moving together to achieve such a great outcome! If you'd like to get behind team ONCALL, visit the below link or search for ONCALL Group Australia in the search bar on the STEPtember Australia website.... https://www.steptember.org.au/fundrais/ONCALLGROUPAustralia

22.01.2022 Tune It Out follows young performer, Lou, as she discovers she has a sensory processing disorder and learns to navigate through it while pursuing her passion for music. Author Jamie Sumner published the children's book to raise awareness for people living with a sensory processing disorder and hopes more people can have more compassion towards those who suffer from it. For more information, visit Jamie Sumner's website here: https://jamie-sumner.com/

21.01.2022 Expression Australia and ABC Australia have partnered to give Deaf Australians greater access to important information during COVID-19. Every Sunday at 6pm, ABC News will bring a picture-in-picture Auslan interpreted national news bulletin, addressing top news headlines and weekly COVID updates. The program will also include a two-minute segment with specific information for the Australian Deaf community in Auslan.... https://about.abc.net.au//abc-and-expression-australia-la/

19.01.2022 Join Nina from Scienceworks for Storytime! This week, Nina is reading Mr. Little's Noisy Truck by Richard Fowler, followed by a little craft session! Stay up to date with the Scienceworks Facebook page for the next Storytime and arts'n'craft session!

19.01.2022 Meet Baby Charlie The first doll with Down Syndrome to be featured in Kmart stores as part of their diversity range!

18.01.2022 Are you looking for an NDIS provider you can trust? You can have confidence we've taken all necessary precautions to ensure your safe return to activities and participation in the community. If you’d like to commence your supports but are still unsure, call us to discuss your concerns and support needs so we can put together a plan.... Call us now on 9896 2468 or submit an online enquiry form here: https://www.oncall.com.au/ndis-enquiry/

15.01.2022 Do you have a story to tell? ABC Australia is looking to commission a series of articles in the lead up to International Day of People with Disability on December 3. Writing submissions can be about anything! Your lived experienced, an issue you see affecting your community, a stereotype you want to dispel or a celebration of life as a person with a disability.... To be eligible you must live in Australia, be over 18, have a disability and be available to work on your article in October/November. Most importantly, you do not need to have previous writing experience!

15.01.2022 Gather around your screens for the second season of Arts Centre Melbourne's Big Night In! Streaming Wednesdays at 7pm AEST, join John Foreman's Aussie Pops Orchestra with special guest artists and musicians as they perform live from their own homes! Tonight's session features special guests Harrison Craig, Greta Bradman and Guy Grossi. See below event page for further details.

13.01.2022 Congratulations to QLD Australian Of The Year, Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM In addition to being a disability advocate, Dinesh is a doctor, lawyer, and co-founder of Doctors With Disabilities Australia. He has also featured as a keynote speaker at Stanford University and TEDxBrisbane.

13.01.2022 Supporting a family to ensure their son’s wellbeing through a crisis. ONCALL recently responded to a request from a mother needing respite for her 29 year old son, Dylan, who's mental wellbeing was severely impacted due COVID-19 restrictions. Read more about Dylan's journey with ONCALL here: https://bit.ly/2G23JME

12.01.2022 Thank you to our wonderful staff for your commitment shown to our clients through such a whirlwind of a year, and an extra big thank you to those who are continuing to work over the Christmas/holiday period. To our dearest clients, thank you for trusting ONCALL to support you through these unprecedented times. We're honoured to have been by your side on this journey with you and we look forward to supporting you into the new year. Our thoughts are with those who, due to restr...ictions, are not able to be with family and loved ones at this special time of year. On behalf of everyone at ONCALL, we wish you a Merry Christmas.

12.01.2022 Get where you need to be on time and safely with ONCALL With restrictions easing in Melbourne, let ONCALL get you back out into the community, attending regular appointments and participating in your favourite activities again. By choosing ONCALL, you can be sure that you’re being supported by staff who are fully trained and follow strict Infection Control Practices in the workplace. ... Call us now on 9896 2468 or submit an online enquiry form here: https://www.oncall.com.au/ndis-enquiry/

12.01.2022 Get in to the Christmas Spirit with a sign rendition of Santa Claus is Coming to Town! Thank you Key Word Sign Australia for this accessible version of a classic Christmas carol.

10.01.2022 Source Kids Summer issue is here! In this edition, you'll find some fun activities with heaps of ideas and products on how to keep things safe, simple and relaxed over the summer break. Read your online copy here: https://sourcekids.com.au/source-kids-magazine-summer-iss/

10.01.2022 We're so humbled! One of our thoughtful Support Workers, Elizabeth, sent this delightful Christmas card to our Allocations team. It's so lovely to see our Allocations team recognised for the outstanding support they give to our staff and clients every single day.... Merry Christmas!

09.01.2022 This week is #FosterCareWeek ONCALL extends our appreciation out to the amazing work foster care agencies and foster carers do in giving children and young people a safe and nurturing home to live. We'd also like to highlight ONCALL's incredible team of Residential Youth and Out of Home Care workers who mentor and support vulnerable young people everyday. ... Join Fostering Connections at 12:30pm today for a Facebook live-stream Q&A with a foster care specialist on hand to answer any questions you have about foster care! See below event page for more info:

08.01.2022 EthnoLink Language Services has created a multi-lingual resource library that provides translated COVID-19 information from the NDIA, Victorian Department of Health and Human Services, World Health Organisation (WHO) and many others. This resource library ensures everyone has access to important information in their preferred language about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This information is available in Easy Read and 71 languages.... Visit the website for more information: https://bit.ly/2QRQ8JG

08.01.2022 Join us on the final day of #virtualdisabilityexpo Like many events this year, Melbourne Disability Expo has moved online! This gives you an opportunity to explore providers, connect and be informed from the comfort of your own home. We have ONCALL team members in our booth ready to chat and answer any questions you have about our services.... Registration is free and we're here till 3pm so be sure to pop by and say hi! https://bit.ly/3i3KIHj

06.01.2022 Two Degrees is now LIVE! In conjunction with The Other Film Festival, Two Degrees is a creative series that features 14 incredibly talented Deaf, Disabled and neurodivergent artists and collectives. Visit the below link to read about Two Degrees and a list of the featured program:... http://otherfilmfestival.com/two-degrees/ See more

05.01.2022 Is hot air ballooning on your bucket list? Australia's first Easy Access Basket was launched in 2012 by Global Ballooning Australia, a company based right here in Victoria! The basket features a modified door, customised seating, harness and a grab handle to enable passengers with physical mobility impairments to experience the joy of hot air ballooning!... https://www.globalballooning.com.au/accessibility

05.01.2022 Special Books by Special Kids (SBSK) invites you in to the living rooms of people from all around the world living with disabilities. SBSK's founder, Chris Ulmer, recently interviewed 18 year old Tajia who lives with cerebral palsy - "Life is how we make it. We're all going through stuff in life and we all have difficult challenges. Some are bigger than others but they're all challenges and we just need to fight through them and just enjoy life, enjoy your family, and just love who you are because we are all perfect" Watch Tajia's full interview below and visit the SBSK Facebook page for more videos.

04.01.2022 Kmart Australia follows suit as many Australian retailers introduce low sensory programs in stores Kmart's 'Quiet Space' offers customers the opportunity to shop in a low-sensory environment with reduced noise, lighting and limited distractions. See the below link for more information on times and locations!... http://bit.ly/2KPrJVt See more

04.01.2022 Key Word Sign Australia has created this festive Christmas calendar to help you communicate in sign! Visit their website for a downloadable PDF of this calendar plus other resources. www.kwsa.com.au/christmas/

03.01.2022 Providing immediate support to families of children with disabilities under the age of 18. ONCALL recently received a phone call from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeking support staff to care for Sarah, a 14 year old girl with intellectual disability and epilepsy. Read more about Sarah's journey with ONCALL here: https://bit.ly/2ToTULF

02.01.2022 Register now for the National Youth Disability Summit! The National Youth Disability Summit is entirely online and has been designed by young people with disability, for young people with disability. The 5 day event provides a safe platform for young people with disability to get together, share their experiences, and discuss topics they are passionate about.... The event runs from the 29th September to 3rd October and is FREE for all young people with disability. Visit the below post for more information and link to register!

02.01.2022 October is National Mental Health Month! #NationalMentalHealthMonth provides a timely reminder to "raise much-needed awareness and promote positive mental wellbeing in our communities". It also reminds us that proactively managing our mental health is important and should be made a priority. ... Mental Health Foundation Australia is hosting various informative events through the month of October aiming to educate Australians of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in the importance of mental health. To view the full schedule of events, visit the link in the below post.

01.01.2022 Last month marked 20 years since the Sydney Paralympic Games For ABC Regional Storyteller Emma Myers, it also marked 20 years since receiving the special edition 'Barbie's Friend Becky' Paralympic Champion Barbie doll! https://fb.watch/1WHpRC42gf/

01.01.2022 Today is #ruokday This year, we’ve found ourselves encountering many barriers while being in lockdown. Our level of social interaction has greatly changed and we’ve all adapted differently to our new daily routine in isolation. Particularly within the disability community where community access and day services are limited.... This year’s message is ‘There’s more to say after R U OK?’ Now more than ever, it’s crucial that we make an active effort to check in with our peers and ask How about I check in with you again next week? or How have you been since we last chatted?" Because the conversation doesn’t stop at R U OK?. Listening is the most important thing you can do right now. We often hear ‘we’re all in this together’ but it’s vital we actually let people know this with our actions. Megan Barrow, R U OK? Community Ambassador.

01.01.2022 In recognition of #ChildProtectionWeek2020, we'd like to share Simon's story, who we have had the pleasure of supporting for the past 4 years. After receiving a request to provide 24/7 care for 14 year old Simon, ONCALL put together a team of specifically trained support staff to assist with his daily in-home living and confidence to live an independent life. Read more on Simon's story here: https://www.oncall.com.au/case-study-oncall-providing-ongo/

01.01.2022 The busy holiday season is fast approaching and we have huge demand from NDIS Participants and disability services providers. If you are free over this period and want to pick up more work, make sure you update your availability. This will make it easier for us to offer you work as a shift becomes available in your area. ... Visit the Availability section accessed at the bottom of the ONCALL website or call us on 9896 2468. https://www.oncall.com.au/