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Orana Australia Ltd

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8375 2000

Address: 26 Watson Avenue, Netley 5037 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: https://www.oranaonline.com.au

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25.01.2022 September 23 is International Day of Sign Languages! International Day of Sign Languages is a day in the International Week of the Deaf from 21 September until 27 September, to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign #language users. The UN General Assembly has declared the 23rd of September as International Day of Sign Languages in order to raise #awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realisati...on of the #human rights of people who are deaf. According to the World Federation of the Deaf, there are approximately 72 million deaf people #worldwide. More than 80% of them live in developing countries. Collectively, they use more than 300 different sign languages. #Signlanguages are fully developed natural languages that are different in structure compared to spoken languages. There is also an international sign language which is used by deaf people in international meetings and informally when travelling and socialising. It is considered a basic form of sign language that has a limited vocabulary and is less complex than natural sign languages. The Convention on the Rights of Persons with #Disabilities recognises and promotes the use of sign languages. It makes clear that sign languages are equal in status to spoken languages and obligates states parties to facilitate the learning of sign language and promote the linguistic identity of the deaf community. Click here to learn about the background of International Day of Sign Languages: https://www.un.org/en/observances/sign-languages-day Check out the video message by Nyle DiMarco, Disability Advocate, on the occasion of the first International Day of Sign Languages in 2019 here: https://youtu.be/_qO-ybCQQFI

25.01.2022 Chris Nikic became the first person with Down syndrome to complete an IRONMAN triathlon

25.01.2022 Fun times cooking in Life Ed.

25.01.2022 People with disability and their families living remotely need ways to connect with therapies without having to travel hundreds (or even thousands) of kilometre...s to access them. See how COVID-19 has opened up new ways for people to connect with these services by utilising video conferencing platforms: https://www.downsyndrome.org.au///07/connecting-from-afar/

24.01.2022 COVID-19 Update: 26 November 2020 The health and wellbeing of our clients, their families, our staff and volunteers remain Orana’s number one priority as we closely monitor the situation. Following my last communication on Friday 20 November via Orana’s website and social media, further announcements have been made with detail available on the SA government website at https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/recovery. ... The Orana Business Continuity Team (BCT) met on Wednesday 25 November to discuss the SA Health and government directives and concluded the next phase for Orana clients, employees and staff will be as follows: From Tuesday 1st December, the following will apply to Orana services: - Netley Head Office and Ridleyton Administration staff to return to work. - Regional services will be open and provide client service as usual (unless advised otherwise by their General Manager). - Travel between sites and to regional areas as work requires to resume. - Orana Business Services are to resume with pre-lockdown conditions of work with employees encouraged to return to work as usual. - Orana Independent Living services are to continue monitoring client activities and lifestyle with return to pre-lockdown lifestyle and client service. - Orana Independent Living services are to continue client services with reduced outings for clients to minimise risk of infection, particularly with the aged and those with medical/health conditions. - Community Inclusion and Developmental Services clients are to resume pre-lockdown conditions. - The wearing of masks is no longer mandatory but encouraged where physical distancing requirements cannot be met. Any further COVID-19 updates will be provided via the Orana website and social media whenever SA Health and government directives change. Orana Senior Management Team members will continue to pro-actively communicate requirements to their clients, employees, their families, staff and customers. Thank you again for your ongoing patience and understanding as we continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely. In the meantime, if you have any further questions, you can send an email to [email protected] or you can communicate with me directly. Nicholas Mihalaras Chief Executive Officer Orana Australia Limited

24.01.2022 On Monday 10th of August was Orana's 70th Birthday! Here is a video of how Loxton Business Services participated in the celebrations.

24.01.2022 Featured in the Winter Edition of Oranability, Orana shared some #experiences of Dance Down Zoom Online classes still running every Thursday evening. If you would like to see a snippet of the Hip Hop Class please visit our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/33z5EkW. Orana is currently working with Burnside Council to commence transitioning safely to face to face #dance classes. In the meantime, there are still a few spots left in all of our online classes except our hip hop cla...ss which has only one spot left. Please contact Merisa on 08 8375 2000 if you are interested in joining a class.

23.01.2022 On Monday 10th of August was Oranas 70th Birthday! Here is a video of how Loxton Business Services participated in the celebrations.

23.01.2022 COVID-19 Update: 20 November 2020 Last Wednesday afternoon the State Government announced a total state ‘hard’ and immediate 6 day lock down. This prompted Orana and every South Australian business to follow suit and announce our respective closure plans. Fortunately, over the last 24 hours new information to hand has prompted the government to suspend the 6 day lock down (from midnight Saturday 21/11/20) and return to pre lockdown restrictions. SA Health measures are very im...Continue reading

23.01.2022 Disney Introduces Adaptive Costumes for People with Disability. Disney has become more inclusive and has launched their first-ever range of adaptive costumes for people with disability. They have recently introduced two wheelchair wraps and three adaptive costumes for children in their Halloween collection. Their fresh range of adaptive costume choices showcase magical designs that now allow fans using wheelchairs or have other accessibility needs to transform into some of ...their favourite Disney characters. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/2YsdyJz

22.01.2022 Club Strike is back on this Friday 4 September! If anyone new is interested in attending, please contact Merisa on 8375 2000.

22.01.2022 Dance Down Update

21.01.2022 Club Strike was lots of fun on Friday 4 September! Check out some pictures taken from the night below. The next Club Strike will be held on Friday 6 November. If anyone new is interested in attending, please contact Merisa on 8375 2000.

21.01.2022 Last day to nominate for the Orana Supporters’ Awards 2020. Orana’s Supporters’ Awards are designed to acknowledge and celebrate our Supporters’ outstanding #contribution and #support of Orana’s mission to improve the lives of people with #disability. The award is open to current parents, family members, donors, volunteers, customers and the general public. ... Check out all the details and find the link for the nomination form at https://bit.ly/3joJEiq.

21.01.2022 Kelly Vincent takes a creative role with new SA theatre venture. Former MP and playwright Kelly Vincent and theatre-maker Alirio Zavarce have joined forces to launch True Ability a new South Australian venture that will create professional, disability-led theatre works. Read the full story here: https://indaily.co/315525

20.01.2022 A friendly reminder incase you missed this post. Club Strike Presentation Night originally planned for tonight has been cancelled. Further details below.... Stay safe and cool

20.01.2022 Orana history 2018 top milestones - 3O January, Honourable Katrine Hildyard MP, Minister for Disabilities visited Orana Netley Business Services. Click here https://bit.ly/3pVKMxc to view the collection of photos. - 5 February, Orana began operating a Day Options Centre in Port Augusta. - Orana welcomed the Shadow Minister for Human Services, Hon Michelle Lensink and Tim Whetstone, Member for Chaffey to its Loxton Business Service on Tuesday 13th February. To view photos cl...ick here https://bit.ly/3q0EYm0 - 24 February - Orana's Soccer Team took out the Bedford-Phoenix Soccer Cup! - 16 - 20 April, Orana was the Families & Supporters Partner for the 2018 Special Olympics Australia National Games. This expanded our connection with the Special Olympics over the past nine years. Our Orana Stars from Port Pirie were part of the South Australian Ten Pin Bowling team winning Gold, Silver & Bronze medals. To view photos of the event click here https://bit.ly/3nRgE4c - 2 June - Down Syndrome SA Gala "A Night to Remember" was held at The Ellington, Hackney. - 22 June - Guests enjoyed a fun night at Orana’s Hollywood Trivia Night. View photos here https://bit.ly/3pZE6hK - During July, Oranability transitioned to a digital version. - Orana became an accredited Home Care Package provider offering services to meet the needs of seniors aged over 65. See more

20.01.2022 A dad sharing his positive story about his daughter Eline who has Down syndrome.

19.01.2022 Dolls with a difference Kmart is aiming to champion an inclusive practice with inclusion dolls with disability. These dolls don't look like most others, and that's the point - they're part of a new range of toys designed to be a game-changer for kids with disability. It is in with diversity! Options range from a doll in a wheelchair, vision and hearing impairment and one with a prosthetic leg. Peter Applebaum of Tick Yes Marketing says, it better reflects the Australian popu...lation with over 4 million people in Australia living with disability. Having more inclusive options allows children with disability to feel connected and valued in society. Watch the snippet on A Current Affair here: https://bit.ly/35M2FVR

18.01.2022 Happy Father's Day from Orana. #fathersday

18.01.2022 Thank you very much The Rowdy Group!

18.01.2022 A friendly reminder Club Strike is on this Friday 6 November. If you would like to join in on the fun, please contact Merisa, Intake Coordinator on 8375 2000.

18.01.2022 2021 Team Placement Evening - All Abilities Cheer and Dance and Perform-Abilities If you are interested in cheerleading and/or dance, All Abilities Cheer and Dance is holding a 2021 Team Placement Night on December 4! Click here to join the event: https://bit.ly/3ea6GqZ

18.01.2022 Today is a special day for Orana as we celebrate our 70 year anniversary of supporting people with disability and working towards creating a more inclusive society for all. We are proud to be marking our 70th anniversary a significant milestone that few companies achieve. This landmark represents the fruits of the labours made by all our past and present staff, employees and volunteers dating back to the founding group of devoted parents. We have a long and proud history o...f supporting people with disability. From our humble beginnings where a small group of progressive and visionary parents seeking opportunities for their children with intellectual disability met at a public meeting in Adelaide in 1950, to becoming one of SAs largest and respected disability service providers, Orana has evolved and developed along with the disability sector over the past 70 years. Dedicated to our vision of a society where people with disability are equal citizens, we have played an active role in improving awareness and progressing the nature of disability support in Australia. On our journey through the evolution of disability support, we shifted our focus from caring for people to supporting people by providing them with the skills to become more independent as individuals and as members of our community. Now our goal is clear, to empower people to live the life they choose. We look forward to continuing on our journey, driven by the vision of a society where people with disability are a part of our mainstream society. To all staff, volunteers and customers, thank you for your continued commitment to Orana and the vital support you provide to our clients and employees. Heres to another 70 years! Kind regards, Nicholas Mihalaras Chief Executive Officer Orana Australia Limited

18.01.2022 Our external services crew working with one of our new customers Wagtails Country Retreat yesterday. Check out some of the fantastic shots below. We were very happy to hear positive feedback of how our external services team were punctual, keen, hard working and best part was - they did it all with a smile on their face! Amazing. Couldn't be happier - Wagtails Country Retreat... #wagtailscountryretreat #private #offleash #dogpark #dogsofinstagramsa #adelaidedogs

17.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day from Orana. #fathersday

17.01.2022 Canberra Uniteds All Ability Academy is a first for people with disability in the ACT. The program is designed for players with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injuries or other #disabilities and it gives aspiring footballers the opportunity to train and play with a diverse group of people. Kelly Stirton created the All Ability Academy to provide much-needed development #opportunities for people with disability. There are currently 19 players in the Academy, which is open to people of all genders and ages with the youngest player being 10 and the eldest is 44. Read the full story here: https://ab.co/3jVm10m

17.01.2022 If you need to have a COVID-19 test from today and over the weekend here is a helpful, air-conditioned area.

16.01.2022 Nominations are now open for the Orana Client of the Year Awards 2020. Oranas Client Awards recognise client achievements across a range of areas including #Health and Wellness, #Employment and Community Inclusion. The prize recognises the #achievements of Orana and Down Syndrome SA clients. Check out all the details and find the link for the nomination form at https://bit.ly/2xc2t5d.

16.01.2022 The Electoral Commission SA (ECSA) has developed a draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) to make South Australian state and council elections more accessible and inclusive. The DAIP was developed with support and advice from the Electoral Disability Advisory Committee, of which Orana is a member. People living with disability, their family, disability sector workers and the wider community are encouraged to share their thoughts. ... For more information including how you can provide feedback, visit the ECSA website: http://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/disability

16.01.2022 Watch the video below on who can become a volunteer by Volunteerability

15.01.2022 Orana history 2006 top milestones: Autumn - End of January, the process of rebuilding the Amaroo Accommodation Service began. - Orana hosted a function at Next Generation, North Adelaide to share our passion for our future plans and share time with others from the sector. - A $20,000 grant was made by Community Benefit SA to Port Pire accommodation residents. The money was used to purchase a Mitsubishi Starwagon giving the residents flexibility to access recreation opportu...nities more easily with a vehicle on hand. - New curtains were installed in 8 of the Loxton accommodation service units to improve privacy and assist with temperature control, a new freezer was also installed. These Improvements follow the previous projects which included a resurfaced car park, new TV and DVD/VCR player. All of these improvements were also due to the support of the Government of South Australia. Summer - On Monday 30th October The Board gave final approval to purchase the property at 26 Watson Avenue, Netley. The board approved up to 1.6m on refurbish and fit out the new centre. - Oranas Ridleyton Business Service Centre employees show what work theyre doing during a visit from Minister for Community Services, John Cobb. Cobb was very and interested in the work that was being undertaken at the centre. - The redevelopment of Amaroo continues. Work on the new units at Amaroo were near completion, still to be achieved was the landscaping and painting. Residents were also involved in the selection of the soft-furnishing for their home having a sense of ownership. - A new curtain on Orana Ridleytons delivery truck to help promote our name and service. - Orana Mitsubishi Motors Team based at TNT Logistics, Wingfield expanded its portfolio of services. The employees additional responsibilities included: emptying various recycling bins around the site, site perimeter clean-up along the alarmed fence and clean-up of the reception car park and recreation shed.

15.01.2022 On November 11th, we remember all those who have given their lives for Australia’s cause in wars and armed conflicts in the line of duty. Lest we forget. #RemebranceDay #1111

14.01.2022 R U OK? Day is Thursday 10 September and this year's message is 'There's more to say after R U OK?'. Learn what to say next so you can have a conversation that could change, or even save, a life. Visit www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day or @ruokday #theresmoretosay #ruokday

14.01.2022 On Monday 10th of August was Orana's 70th Birthday! Here is a video of how Port Augusta Day Options participated in the celebrations.

13.01.2022 On Monday 10th of August was Oranas 70th Birthday! Here is a video of how Port Augusta Day Options participated in the celebrations.

13.01.2022 From the 7th to the 11th of September, Life Education and Work Skills celebrated our very own show week. This involved decorating our own show bags and creatin...g a Yellow Brick Road trail to fill our show bags with goodies from each office in the building. We also used our arts and crafts skills to create sideshow games like Pluck a Duck and Catch a Gnome. We enjoyed some typical show food; Dagwood dogs, churros, popcorn, fairy floss and jelly. A fun time was had by all! It was a good time Cher I enjoyed the show bags William

12.01.2022 Monday 10 August 2020, a special day for Orana as we celebrate our 70 year anniversary of supporting people with disability and working towards creating a more ...inclusive society for all. We are proud to be marking our 70th anniversary a significant milestone that few companies achieve. Please have a look at our collection of photos from all of our Orana locations: Netley Head Office (Administration and Business Services), Para Hills West, Ridleyton (Capacity Building Team, Business Services and Down Syndrome SA), Loxton, Mt Gambier, Murray Bridge, Port Augusta, Port Augusta Community Options and Port Pirie. Everyones contribution, enthusiasm and energy made this a fabulous day for all.

12.01.2022 Orana Op Shop Closure After four dedicated years, Orana is transferring the Goodwood Road Op Shop to Australian Wide Recyclers (AWR) officially today to continue on the business. AWR is a South Australian charity with a mission to improve the lives of people in need and people with disability by supporting them through training and employment projects run on a social enterprise basis and focusing on recycling initiatives.... Orana would like to extend a huge thank you to all our loyal customers for your continuous support over the years. A big thank you to everyone in the community who donated to Orana, every item was gratefully appreciated. With a heavy and grateful heart, Orana would like to sincerely thank each and every wonderful volunteer for donating your valuable time and energy to volunteer in the Op Shop over the years. We truly do value and appreciate you all and again we say a very warm thank you to all for being a part of Orana.

12.01.2022 Subject to Zone Bowlings Covid-19 Safety Plan, the next Club Strike is scheduled for Friday 4th September, we look forward to seeing you there!

12.01.2022 Applications close tomorrow for Volunteerability Co-Facilitator: An exciting opportunity exists for a person with disability who is passionate about sharing their story and experience to help increase understanding and inclusion of people with disability in the wider community. Please find attached the position description below for further information.... If you have any questions about the position please contact Amy Sherpa by phone on 8375 2025 or e- mail: [email protected]. All the best Orana.

11.01.2022 Please note the new date for the All Abilities Cheer and Dance 2021 Team Placement is Sunday 10th January 2021.

11.01.2022 Katrina has Down syndrome and dreams of living in New York. Leaving home and living away from family is a rite of passage for many young people. For some people with Down syndrome, it can be a bit tricky to stay on top of all the things that go into living on your own. Here's how Katrina is doing it. Click here https://ab.co/3ovROqX to read what she is doing to make it happen.

10.01.2022 Orana History 2007 Top Milestones! Autumn - The Application for Oranas relocation to 26 Watson Avenue, Netley was approved. This was a huge step in consolidating the community and residents of Orana. - Orana participated in a new vocational training program called Abilities For All funded by The State Government. 22 Orana employees were involved in studying a Certificate II in areas of Business, Engineering and Furniture Making. ... - Orana Enclave achieved 100% with new 5s system being implemented. - $3,817.30 was raised at the Police Golf Day in Murray Bridge. Orana was the recipient of the occasion with funding going towards new lawn mowing equipment for Oranas business service crew. - Amaroo residents moved into their brand new homes! Winter - Amaoo Centre was officially opened by Minister for Disability Jay Weatherill at an event attended by over 60 guests. A commemorative plaque was unveiled and placed in the garden area. The Re-development of three 4-Bedroom and one 8-Bedrom home was funded by the State Government of $1.4 million and Orana gathering $155,259. - The Loxton Accommodation Service celebrated 30 years of operation in May 2007. - ANZ Castle Plaza held a silent auction and raised $2, 358 for Orana which went towards purchasing an industrial barbeque for the Netley site. - 20 April inaugural charity golf day held at Murray Bridge Golf Club was a success. $6,000 was raised on the day. Spring - Orana purchased the Aidon Enterprises Worm farm in Renmark and moved it to Loxton Business Services, keeping nine employees very busy with various tasks involved. - A new outdoor shelter area was built for employees at Ridleyton Business Service. Summer - Orana welcomed a new CEO, Nicholas Mihalaras. Nicholas came with a breadth of experience and a proven track record within a number of sectors. - Loxton Business Services helped the community and environment by revegetation of roadside verges in the Loxton Waikerie Council area. - Orana provided sponsorship to Special Olympics South Australia. This gave athletes with disability the opportunity to get fit, develop skills, make friends and be part of a community.

10.01.2022 Susan Seipels hockey success Susan Seipel is an Australian athlete who won the bronze medal for Paracanoe in the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Susan described, the Paralympics for me is about leaving a legacy of showing the world what people with disabilities are capable of, and making the world a bit more diverse and inclusive for people with disabilities. Thats why I love sport and the opportunities that its given me.... Click here to watch the full video of Susans first ice hockey experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cScok5YveCI

10.01.2022 Orana Netley has obtained a new business service assembling Birthing Kits for KIT International.

09.01.2022 Orana history 2008 top milestones Winter - South Australian Governor His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce visited Oranas new Netley Business Service on 18 June. Netley was a consolidation of Oranas Kent Town, Melrose Park and Unley business services. The refurbished facility provided employment for more than 130 people with disability and included Oranas central administration. - Orana packaging services boast Hillmark Industries, a valued customer of Orana for almost... 10 years. - BDO Kendalls held a fundraising event and raised $1,000 for Orana. - Orana Auxiliary celebrated 50 years of service with a boat cruise along the Port River with around 80 people celebrating. - Orana Netley employee Patrick received a perfect score of 10/10 for his First Aid Certificate assessment. - 28 Orana employees were recognised for their work towards achieving TAFE Certificate 2 in business studies, furniture making or engineering as part of the Abilities for All program. - Oranas Amaroo Accommodation Service purchased a new eight-seater van that is used for various activities - the residents were extremely excited. Summer - In July, Orana celebrated a milestone in its history with the official opening of its new Netley Business Service with more than 300 people attending the event. - Orana employees enjoyed the festive season packing Christmas gift packs for a number of well-known companies, including liquor merchants Pernod Richard. - Orana strengthened Mile End Office Furnitures business by providing local furniture assembly services and reducing lead times for customers. - Oranas Port Augusta Business Service pet and grain supplies store expanded their pet range to include protected Australian native birds, reptiles and arachnoids. - Orana employee Neil DCruz was recognised as a finalist in Work Cover SAs 2008 Worker Achievement Awards. - Kurt Tudor became the first employee at Wingfield Business Service to obtain a forklift licence after many hours of hard work. - Abilities for All continued in 2008 as an excellent vehicle to provide education and training to Oranas employees.

08.01.2022 Teenage charity founder Keeley Murphy recognised for her charity work. 16-year old Keeley Murphy from Ballan founded Keeleys Cause three years ago, a charity which helps young people living with autism or an intellectual disability access iPads to help with their learning at school. At a young age, Keeley was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. She has always struggled academically at school but found that learning using an iPad has benefitted her significantly. ... She didnt want another child with autism to go through what she did, so she was inspired to start her charity to help other children in need. Throughout the years, she has successfully provided more than 100 iPads and raised more than $60,000 through events, donations, sponsorships and more. Keeley has been recently recognised as a change-marker for her charity work throughout the years and presented the prestigious United Kingdom-based award, Diana Award. Read more about Keeley and her charity work here: https://bit.ly/2QhASVU For more information about the charity, please visit https://keeleyscause.org.au

08.01.2022 Jiya, world record holder in open water swim! Jiya Rai is an 11-year-old from India with #autism spectrum disorder who has set the world record for the fastest and youngest girl with special needs to #swim 14km in open water. She successfully swam a distance of 14km from Elephanta Island to Gateway of India in a duration of 3 hours 27 minutes and 30 seconds. ... Repetitive knocking was a characteristic of her disorder and her hidden potential was discovered when her doctor advised that it could be deliberately applied in water #sport as a form of therapy. To read more about Jiyas story click here: https://bit.ly/3bz8xn

07.01.2022 Grey's Anatomy star Caterina Scorsone shares why Down syndrome advocacy is so important, particularly during Down Syndrome Awareness Month. "Pippa has Down syndrome. But Pippa isn't Down syndrome. Pippa is Pippa."

07.01.2022 Christmas Spirit at Orana Community Options Orana Clients are partaking in the Christmas spirit by being creative and making Christmas decorations. They made popstick snowmen and snowflakes and salt dough stars. Check out the pictures of our Christmas tree and decorations.... Looking magical!

07.01.2022 The Rollettes: an all-female disability dance troop empowering women. Rollettes are an all-female wheelchair dance team from Los Angeles consisting of eight women. The group was created to #inspire and #empower people with disability to live limitless, as well as change perspectives on #disability through dance. The dance team was founded in 2012 when leader Chelsie Hill sustained a spinal cord injury in an accident. She wanted to connect with other women she could relate to ...and help others do the same. The Rollettes host Rollettes Experience annually. It is an all-week event that brings women from all over the world together for dance classes and socialising. Their aim is to encourage women to step out of their comfort zone, be empowered by others and create lasting connections. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/331sfVK Plus to view videos of The Rollettes click here: https://www.rollettesdance.com

07.01.2022 SALA Festival at City Library: I am Awe-tistic I am Awe-tistic is a collaborative exhibition that celebrates the hearts and minds of young emerging #artists on the #autism spectrum by giving them a #creative platform to delve into subjects they are passionate about in a safe, #inclusive space. The exhibition will entail an exciting collection of artistic creations that include artist books, magazines, lino and digital prints, paintings, textiles, poetry, animation and more. ... I am Awe-tistic will be exhibited Level 3 of the City Library from Friday 7 August 2020 until Sunday 27 September 2020. Opening hours may vary please visit the City of Adelaide webpage as follows: https://bit.ly/3kUgmJ5 You may also view the exhibition brochure here: https://bit.ly/3azCnZc Official I am Awe-tistic event webpage: https://bit.ly/3axlezd #SALAFestival

07.01.2022 Orana history 2004 top milestones! In Autumn - The Adelaide Crows visited employees at the Loxton Orana employment centre. Players Mark Ricciuto and Matthew Clarke signed autographs and took photos with the employees who decorated the centre in anticipation for their visit. - Orana Wingfield celebrated their business relationship with Electrolux, the work contract included the repacking of oven shelves, range hoods and motors. The business relationship was due in part to the ...efforts of Steve Slater who developed innovative jigs that helped complete these jobs. - Orana welcomed new CEO Trevor Goldstone who previously worked for a number of community based not-for-profit organisations and his area of expertise included strategic and business planning, market research, client service delivery, fundraising, advocacy, amongst many more. - Senior buyers from Mitsubishi Motors toured Orana Melrose Park and Wingfield, Boosting business relationships as the pair of buyers were said to been very impressed with the employees and premises. Spring - Orana received $10,000 from the Community Benefit SA to upgrade four of its houses in the Metropolitan Community Living Program. The money went towards new refrigerators, washing machines and microwaves as well as new curtains, dinning furniture into the houses that needed it most. - Commercial Operations Manager Bill Semple celebrates 20 years of service with Orana, the occasion was marked with a morning tea and with Bill sharing photographs from his early days with Orana. Summer - Port Pire Employment Centre celebrates 30 years of service, the service has been extended and upgraded four times since its inception. The milestone was celebrated with a morning tea held at the Port Football & Sporting Community Club. Loxton Community Club also celebrated 30 years of service in late November with an afternoon tea. - United Way SA donated an Air conditioner to replace at the Berri accommodation service. - Mitsubishi outsourced their Parts & Accessories Division at Tonsley Park to TNT Logistics located at Wingfield making sure Oranas small team was to be part of the new arrangement.

07.01.2022 Orana History 2010 Top Milestones Winter - Orana celebrated a very special milestone of sixty years! Several anniversary events were planned throughout the year. - Friday 3 December at the South Australian Jockey Club in the Panasonic Pavilion, another Orana 60th Anniversary event was held. With a huge range of signed merchandise being collected from various celebrities, singers, entertainers, sports stars, chefs and more, such kind and generous support! - Orana welcomed fo...ur new members on its Board of Directors. - Peter Goers (actor, director and reviewer), Daryl Somers (TV personality), Amity Dry (TV personality, and singer/songwriter), and John Swanee Swan (Australian music legend) became new ambassadors for Orana and our marketing arm. - Orana won contracts with Palltec and Billycart Kids. o Palltec - Oranas Mt Gambier site manufactured 40,000 Top Frames. The contract created training for Orana employees to develop new manufacturing skills and stenciling work. o Billycart Kids - Oranas Port Pirie site manufactured and provided carts to the company. - Loxton Accommodation Service was awarded a Pride of Workmanship award through Rotary and MADEC Employment and Training. Summer - Oranability Celebration Day was held on 8 October. Over 700 people from around the state gathered at the Westpac Centre, AAMI Stadium to celebrate Oranas 60th Anniversary. o Oranas regional employment services also celebrated their 60th year with a number of morning teas across the state. - Tasman Sinkware has been outsourcing job opportunities to Orana for the past 25 years. Orana employees were packaging 100 sinks per day at Ridleyton Employment Services. - From May till October Orana searched for its outstanding employees and recognised them. - Mobile work crews working in our community giving clients employment opportunities. Crews operated in Adelaide, Port Pirie, Murray Bridge and Port Augusta. - 3 June a large crowd gathered at Meningies Melaleuca Nursery to celebrate the ongoing revegetation program of the Lower Murray Lakes. Orana employees, staff and volunteers at Melaleuca had propagated more than 70,000 plants for the project. - Orana employees were very fortunate to be invited to sound checks for various well known Australian musicians. - Orana had the opportunity to show how well we Make, Grow and Assemble products at the National Disability Service Expo. - A new spin gym was established at Amaroo. Spin classes saw employees and staff take part in a variety of speed and resistance cycling.

07.01.2022 New medical guidelines established for adults with Down syndrome

06.01.2022 Orana’s Soccer Team Update Orana soccer team has been playing each Sunday in the Bedford Community League and just over half way through the season they are 3rd on the ladder! All of the players and coaches have been putting in a fantastic effort on the pitch each weekend and should be really proud of how they are doing. A special thank you to our dedicated volunteers Ibrahim and Paul who are there at training and games each week to support the Orana players. ... The soccer games are held at VALO Football Centre, 46 Cowan Street, Angle Park. Games usually start at 12.30pm, however on the 1st of November it will start at 1.20pm. If you would like to see the results or the upcoming match times, you can follow their progress here: https://bit.ly/3kmPEZ5 Keep up the great work Orana!

06.01.2022 The AFL Umpires Association (AFLUA) Fiona McBurney program was cancelled due to COVID-19 FOR the 2020 season so we are very grateful to the AFLUA Fiona McBurne...y Program for offering our Life Ed and Work Skills participants a virtual zoom session with AFL Umpire Leigh Haussen, joined by Peter Kelly - AFLUA). The session went for nearly an hour with lots of questions that the participants had prepared earlier in the week. Some of the questions were: How do you become an umpire? Do you have umpire training, and where? Is there different training for goal umpires and on field, or can you each do it all? Do you have another job, what is it? Thank you Leigh and Peter, we look forward to being involved in the program again in 2021.

06.01.2022 Orana Soccer! On Sunday, Oranas soccer team enjoyed the opening Gala Day of the Bedford Community League with a round of mini-matches. The Gala Day was the opening for the competition which will run each Sunday through until the finals in November. The matches will be held at VALO Football 46 Cowan Street, Angle Park and will usually kick off at 12.30pm (except for this Sunday 30th August at 3pm).... If you would like to come down to the games to cheer the Orana team on they would love the support!!! The Orana team is supported by our wonderful volunteers Ibrahim (Coach) and Paul (Soccer Assistant). If you would like to follow their matches and results each week you can check out the link to the fixture below. https://bit.ly/2Ytkgz2

06.01.2022 From stutter to stand-up comedy and the long journey of self-acceptance in between Vikesh Anand is the head of the Australian Speak Easy Association, the peak body supporting people who stutter. Vikesh didn’t let having a stutter hold him back from getting into stand-up comedy! Since starting to dabble in amateur stand-up last year, a lot of people told him that they could never do that. For Vikesh, he says that stand-up brings him out of his comfort zone and gives him conf...idence. "I have a stutter it's just the way I'm wired. It also means that you're gonna be here for a while." Vikesh grew up thinking of himself as a shy kid but after some time, realised that he was quiet out of a fear of his stutter and judgement. He says, "Society still has these misperceptions that people who stutter are less intelligent, people who stutter must be nervous or lying. All of those misperceptions fed into the fear." A turning point for Vikesh was the first time he met others with his experience with stuttering while attending a self-help meeting. Read the full story here: https://ab.co/35mXKdS

06.01.2022 A heads up to all who were interested in this weekends team placement event. POSTPONED UNTIL COVID RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED.

05.01.2022 Oranability Summer 2020 edition is LIVE! Visit www.oranaonline.com.au/e-oranability-summer-2020 to read about International Day of People with #Disability, Client Award Winners, Loxton gets propagating plus many more stories on our valued #clients and their #achievements!

05.01.2022 Orana History 2009 top milestones Winter - International Cricket Council Elite Panel Umpire Daryl Harper was announced as a new ambassador for Orana in March. A special event at the South Australian Cricket Ground was held to celebrate his appointment. - In July, Orana celebrated its first year anniversary of working with Burts Bees, a leading manufacturer of earth-friendly, natural personal care products. Orana provided a range of services to the company including making g...ift packs, unpacking and labelling individual goods and manufacturing point of sales materials. - Orana employees had provided 7 years of assistance to the RAA. They put together RAA welcome packs and promotional bags. - 15 Orana employees from all areas of the organisation attended two days of Mental Health First Aid Training. - Extensions and renovations of Oranas Pets and Accessories at Port Augusta continued in 2009, enabling the store to increase its stock and keep up with demand. Summer - A new shade dome and plant propagation area were opened at Oranas Melaleuca site at Meningie, enabling employees to grow plants indigenous to the local area and help re-establish the lower lakes around the Coorong. Being part of the revegetation and bioremediation project helped Orana establish new enterprises and projects for employees. - On Sunday 20 September, 140 Orana employees, residents, volunteers and supporters took part in the Sunday Mail City-Bay Fun Run as a fundraiser for the organisation. It was the first year Orana entered a contingent in the City-Bay. - Orana started building a 4-bedroom home in Whyalla as part of a centre- based respite service to help service the needs of those living throughout the Eyre Peninsula. - Ecowise Building Solutions became one of Oranas newest customers where Orana employees handled some of their assembly and packaging services. - Residents at Oranas Loxton Accommodation Service were awarded first prize for three scarecrows they entered in the Loxton Show. - Oranas new fundraising venture through Channel 9 Telethon initiative Take 9 Movie Card was a success raising over $20,000.

05.01.2022 World Gratitude Day World Gratitude Day is celebrated annually on the 21st of September. The purpose of Gratitude Day is to bring the whole world together in a day that is dedicated to being #thankful. World Gratitude Day joins organisations, nations and individuals in showing their #gratitude in various ways. A little gratitude goes a long way, and it is important for people to feel appreciated as well as show their #appreciation towards others. Here at Orana, we have impl...emented a Gratitude Wall for our staff to express their gratitude for the people and things in their lives. What are you grateful for today? Tell us in the comments below!

04.01.2022 R U OK? Day is Thursday 10 September and this years message is Theres more to say after R U OK?. Learn what to say next so you can have a conversation that could change, or even save, a life. Visit www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day or @ruokday #theresmoretosay #ruokday

04.01.2022 Orana History 2005 top milestones: Spring - Orana gains $1.4 Million in funding from the state government to redevelop the Amaroo accommodation service at Clarence Park. The residence were relocated to the Julia Farr centre until the project was completed. An additional $100,000 was also given to fund the fit out the new buildings. - Orana became the beneficiary of the estate of Mrs Joan Castle who was the mother of the late Dean Castle, a resident at Amaroo. The Bequest of ...over $100,000 went towards maintaining vehicles, land and buildings within Orana. - Orana completes two contracts for the supply and design of chairs at both the Adelaide Convention Centre and Festival Centre, further extending our reputation of providing high quality products. - Orana received support from Microsoft Unlimited Potential Software Donation Program and the assistance of the State Government to purchase computer hardware to connect all regional business centres to the central Orana computer network. - The Berri Community centre residents receive a donation of a 68cm Colour TV and large freezer courtesy of the Bank SA staff and charitable fund. - The Port Pire Accommodation Service received a $5000 donation to purchase white goods, computer desk and chairs and replace worn carpet. The Port Pire Lions Club also donated a garden shed to use for storage. - Susan Charnstrom received the Pride of Workmanship Award for her dedication to her craft throughout the year. Susan who worked in the sewing section at Loxton was presented the award by Bill Semple along with 10 other individuals at a dinner held by Orana. Summer - The Melaleuca Nursery becomes integrated into Oranas regional business network. The occasion was celebrated with a Luncheon attended by 50 people. The Nursery provided employment to a number of employees with an intellectual disability. - Funding from the State budget allowed the Loxton business centre to add a galvanized verandah to the property. - Loxton and Berri Accommodation Services were afforded the ability to take day trips to other towns thanks to the purchase of a Mitsubishi Starwagon. The purchase was made possible thanks to $20,000 funding from the Adelaide Bank Charitable Foundation. - The Loxton Accommodation Service had its car park refurbished to repair the bitumen that cracked and eroded over the years. The repair was possible thanks to funding from the State Budget. - In October, Orana established a showroom on Goodwood Road, Goodwood as a venue to professionally present our range of furniture to our trading partners and/or interior designers. - In 2006, Orana was a Channel 9 Telethon Charity. This sponsorship arrangement allowed Orana the opportunity to raise money and our profile in the community, showcase our business and highlight the achievements and abilities of our employees and residents. As part of the sponsorship Channel 9 Telethon produced 2 x 30 second commercials and provided airtime on Channel 9.

04.01.2022 COVID-19 update on additional locations below:

04.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert One new positive case of COVID-19 has been identified in a female student from Woodville High School. Anyone who attended Woodville ...High School, 11 Actil Avenue St Clair, on Monday 23 November must isolate immediately with all members of their household until further notice. Further advice will be provided to all staff, students and their families/caregivers as soon as possible. Woodville High School will be closed to undergo deep cleaning and to allow SA Health to conduct detailed contact tracing and risk assessment. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms should present for testing as soon as possible. Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing for the full list of affected locations. To find a location to get a COVID-19 test visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting

03.01.2022 Giving a voice to people with intellectual disability The University of New South Wales Professor Iva Strnadová is a world leader in inclusive research and is focused on ensuring that people living with disability have a greater say in policies and programs that are relevant to them. UNSWs Professor Iva Strnadová says, my work is very much focused on contributing to bettering the lives of people living with a #disability. Historically, people with intellectual disabilitie...s have often been a passive object of research. There has been a huge shift over the last two decades for people with intellectual disabilities not only to have a #voice in research, but also to be involved in research as co-researchers. Professor Iva Strnadová recently received a $225,000 grant from the NSW Department of Education to develop and implement accessible methods so that students with high support needs could have a greater say in the path of their #education. #Empowering people with disability to negotiate their life transitions! Prof. Strnadová says the team will work predominantly with students who have a very severe disability and limited verbal communication abilities. Read the full story of Prof. Strnadovás field of research in Special Education and Disability here: https://bit.ly/35zNctt

03.01.2022 Nominations are now open for the Orana Supporters Awards 2020. Oranas Supporters Awards are designed to acknowledge and celebrate our Supporters outstanding #contribution and #support of Oranas mission to improve the lives of people with #disability. The award is open to current parents, family members, donors, volunteers, customers and the general public. ... Check out all the details and find the link for the nomination form at https://bit.ly/3joJEiq.

03.01.2022 This week Life Ed went shopping for ingredients for lunch and then enjoyed the sunshine at the park in the afternoon.

03.01.2022 Club Strike Update:

02.01.2022 As of Tuesday 1 December 2020 there will be a further easing of restrictions. It is important to keep playing our part in keeping our community safe and protecting those around us. We still must: Practice good hygiene which is the first step in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Wash your hands often with soap and running water, for at least 20 seconds. Alternatively use alcohol based hand sanitizers.... Try not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow. Stay home if you’re unwell to avoid making others sick. Keep at least 1.5 metres apart from others wherever and whenever possible. Although masks are not mandatory to wear, it is advised to wear a mask in public when we cannot keep 1.5 metres from others, especially around people we do not know. Remember to please get tested if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, even if mild. For the latest information on restrictions and responsibilities you can visit SA Health’s website here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/restrictions-and-responsibil Or their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/sahealth

02.01.2022 SAME-SAME a collaborative performance. SAME-SAME is a collaboration by seven performers from Adelaide and Singapore, highlighting the experiences of differently abled performers in Singapore and Australia during COVID-19. How can we connect online? How are we the same? How are we different? How can the arts bring us together?... The performance explores friendship and the sameness of what it means to be human, connecting actors and dancers from two countries in this unique and experimental theatre production. To find out more and buy tickets online click here: https://bit.ly/2TFOQm8

01.01.2022 Amanda’s inspiring art journey Amanda is an employee at Orana’s Netley Business Service. In her spare time, Amanda loves to draw and paint and practices a few times each week. She absolutely loves art! Art makes me feel relaxed, happy and helps to calm me down when I am anxious Amanda said. For the past year, Amanda has been selling her artwork on Redbubble. Redbubble is a global online marketplace for print-on-demand products based on user-submitted artwork. Amanda said, ...I have sold some items on there and I get really excited when I make a sale! Read the full story about Amanda here: https://www.oranaonline.com.au/amandas-inspiring-art-journey.

01.01.2022 As COVID-19 continues to impact people’s lives, it can especially affect people with disability, families and carers. If you’re struggling, support is available you are not alone. Call the Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787 from Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm (AEDT). ... You will speak to someone who understands your needs, who will listen, and who can transfer you to services that can help. More information about the Helpline, as well as a range of accessible COVID-19 resources, is available at www.dss.gov.au/disabilityhelp You can download a PDF - who you can call here: https://www.dss.gov.au//3488-c-dss-coronavirus-who-you-can Stay Safe

01.01.2022 Orana history 2019 top milestones continued - In early August, GFG Alliance donated tickets to Orana clients to attend the Whyalla Show for the whole weekend. - 21 August - Down Syndrome SA (DSSA) and Orana were excited to host the crew from Channel Nine’s A Current Affair and the firefighters from the Australian Firefighters Calendar at Ridleyton. David Rogers, Director of Australian Firefighters Calendar, nominated DSSA as their SA charity of choice with part proceeds from... their 2020 calendar sales supporting DSSA . View photos here: https://bit.ly/3ntTSzP - The Dance Down team competed for the very first time at the Follow your Dreams Competition on August 30th and September 1st. Later, they also competed at the CanDance Competition. The dance program’s main objectives were having fun, participation and skill development. - 17 October - Orana took part in the 2019 Disability, Ageing and Lifestyle ‘My Life, My Choice’ Expo at the Adelaide Showgrounds. The Orana stand showcased Orana’s and Down Syndrome SA’s services on offer. - Bill Filmer AM, retired from the Orana Board of Directors on 29th of October 2019. - 5 November - Guests attended Down Syndrome SA’s Melbourne Cup lunch at Jolleys Boathouse Restaurant. Direct donations, as well as donations from Jolleys Boathouse Restaurant, Longhop Wines, Old Plains Wines and Space Audio Visual totalled over $4,400. To view photos click here: https://bit.ly/3oQeT80 - 29 November Orana held its inaugural ball, An Evening Under the Stars. Hosted on the lawns of historical Ayers House, it was a glamorous evening for everyone, in celebration of International Day of People with Disability. To watch a short video of the evening click here: https://bit.ly/37fOryv For the full photo album please visit: https://bit.ly/2qSlS89

01.01.2022 Orana history 2014 top milestones Autumn / Winter - 28 February marked a momentous occasion for Orana, with the expansion of its packaging and assembly operation and the purchase of a new site at Para Hills West. Orana left its Wingfield site and moved to 27 Beafield Road, Para Hills West. The move provided an increase in employment opportunities, choices and diversity for people with disability. - Orana hosted international keynote speaker and leading thought leader on self...-directed approach and personalisation, Steve Scown, Chief Executive of Dimensions, UK’s second largest disability service provider. Steve spoke on Individualised Plans, Person centred Planning and the UK experience. - 30 May Orana hosted its annual High Tea at the Adelaide Pavilion, in the picturesque beauty of the Veale Gardens. - Orana Client Awards had a revamp. Criteria for the awards were updated, reflecting Orana's focus on - Health and Wellness Award, Educational/Vocational Award and Community Inclusion Award. - Orana’s Melaleuca Nursery in Meningie received three wonderful endorsements for their achievements. - 12 August, Orana officially endorsed The Charter of Rights for Children and Young People in Care. Spring / Summer - Orana received five grants totalling $42,045. The funds were used to deliver supported accommodation and employment services which enabled adults living with disability to live and work in their local communities. - 21 September, Orana and Special Olympics SA teamed up for the City-Bay fun run. - In October, The Orana Client of the Year Awards were announced, big congratulations to all. - 7 November, Orana had a ‘Come and Try’ interactive display tent at the Disability and Lifestyle expo. - 28 November, Orana hosted the inaugural Three Tees Tournament at the Royal Adelaide Golf Course. - 5 December, Loxton Employment Service celebrated 40 years of providing employment opportunities to people with disability.

01.01.2022 A heartwarming story featured in the Spring edition of Oranability about Orana Ridleyton Business Services employee Vincent who has been working at Orana for 10 years! On Thursday the 18th of June 2020, Ridleyton held their Annual Service Award Presentations. Orana’s Annual Service Awards are held at each Orana location to celebrate the major milestones employees and staff members have achieved with a presentation and visit from the Nick Mihalaras, Orana’s CEO. After the Serv...ice Awards Presentation, Vincent wrote a thank you letter to Nick for receiving his certificate, gift card and letter. Nick expresses, I must say, after more than 2,000 presentations over the years, this was the first time someone has extended such appreciation. I felt very touched by the gesture and it reminded me of the reason why I have enjoyed my role as the CEO of Orana over the last 12 years. Read the full story about how Vincent thanks CEO Nick here: https://www.oranaonline.com.au/vincent-extends-his-apprecia

01.01.2022 Quadriplegic sailor to cross the Atlantic Ocean! Natasha Lambert is a 23-year-old sailor from Isle of Wight who has cerebral palsy, which affects her limbs and speech. However, that doesnt stop her from #sailing with her yacht which has been adapted to allow her to control it with her breath and tongue. Natasha has completed multiple #challenges including sailing the English Channel and the Irish Sea with her modified yacht. She was also named Young Sailor of the Year at 16 ...years old when she completed the cross-Channel voyage alone. Determined, her next #adventure is to sail across the Atlantic Ocean in an adapted 46ft (14m) catamaran. To watch the full story click here: https://bbc.in/32IXNzz Watch Natasha being awarded Young Sailor of the Year here: https://bbc.in/2ERAz1z

01.01.2022 Canberra United's All Ability Academy is a first for people with disability in the ACT. The program is designed for players with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injuries or other #disabilities and it gives aspiring footballers the opportunity to train and play with a diverse group of people. Kelly Stirton created the All Ability Academy to provide much-needed development #opportunities for people with disability. There are currently 19 players in the Academy, which is open to people of all genders and ages with the youngest player being 10 and the eldest is 44. Read the full story here: https://ab.co/3jVm10m