Project Independence in Deakin | Non-profit organisation

Project Independence

Locality: Deakin

Phone: 6203 9500

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25.01.2022 THANK YOU GREAT OUTDOOR CUSHIONS Project Independence just couldn't keep doing it's vital work without the support of our community and local business. Today we want to say a huge thank you to a business that has supported us for the last two years... Great Outdoor Cushions is a small home based business that employs local artisans to produce stunning products. Made of 100% polyester, Kelly's cushions are designed to withstand the harsh Australian climate and are stain, fade,... water and mildew resistant - with $1 donated from every cushion sold!! Why not spruce up your outdoor space for Christmas?? https://www.greatoutdoorcushions.com.au/home

25.01.2022 We recently published a COVID-19 factsheet that provides information for helpful NDIS participants. This is now available in Easy Read and Auslan: https://bit.l...y/2xr9Fda This resource explains: - what you can expect from your NDIS providers - your rights - how to make a complaint about a provider - what resources are available from the NDIA - where to find more information and resources about COVID-19.

24.01.2022 Such an amazing contribution to the Canberra community. The team, residents and families of Project Independence thank you sincerely for your support @capitalchemistgroup

23.01.2022 How lucky is PI to have Glenn Keys AO as our chair and the incredible support of the Aspen Medical team as we face this pandemic within our community!! The team at Aspenmedical have provided infection control training and support, mental health and well-being advice and are sourcing PPE to ensure we can provide the best care to our residents should we have a confirmed case. Thank you for looking after us while you are stepping up to look after people all over the world

22.01.2022 Honoured to be invited to Christmas drinks with our Patron His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) this afternoon.

22.01.2022 A lovely article from Regional Media

21.01.2022 To help inform and support people with disability through the COVID-19 pandemic, we have created a dedicated NDIS participant webpage: https://bit.ly/2RE3Fp2 On... this page you will find information about COVID-19, what you can do to look after yourself, and the ways we are working with NDIS providers to make sure they understand what they need to do to make sure you get the support you need during the COVID-19 pandemic. See more

20.01.2022 At our second last session for the February - April pathways program we learnt about safe relationships and how to say NO. Our participants and volunteers absolutely loved our new space which has been generously donated by @showponyevents Show Pony Events for us to use for our program!

19.01.2022 Want to win a brand new car and support Project Independence (PI) at the same time? It's easy... 1. Register to take part in Tiny's Car Challenge Tiny’s 2.5 2. Pick Project Independence as your charity 3. Fundraise as much as you can before midnight 21 August 4. Top 20 fundraisers get to compete for the car!!... 5. Hold your hand on the car for the longest and IT'S YOURS https://tinys.com.au/fundraiser-sign-in.html

15.01.2022 It was great to get together with our residents and their families to talk about all things Project Independence, including lots of exciting new homeownership opportunities for more people with intellectual disability. Thank you to University of Canberra for generously sponsoring this event - great venue and incredible food! - @unicanberra University of Canberra

15.01.2022 Happy International Day of People with Disability - Australia. We kicked things off this morning by sharing a home-cooked breakfast with some very special guests!! Residents at Project Independence Harrison were joined by Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, The Hon Stuart Robert MP and Secretary for the Department of Social Services, Kathryn Campbell.

15.01.2022 Today on #IDPWD we are celebrating Australians with #disability This morning I was honoured to visit the residents at Project Independence and see firs...thand their wonderful homes in Gungahlin, Canberra. Project Independence is an innovative approach to helping Australian with disability realise their full potential through giving them greater choice and control I was particularly happy to get the call up to help collect some eggs and help cook breakfast for the residents. Wishing everyone at Project Independence a wonderful International Day for People With Disability. Thank you for welcoming me so warmly, I hope you enjoyed my cooking!

14.01.2022 Find us on Instagram! projectindependencecbr

14.01.2022 Great article featuring our lovely resident Sophie

12.01.2022 We were honoured to join our Patron Governor-General of Australia and Mrs Hurley on Thursday evening to thank our many supporters and launch an exciting report by KPMG demonstrating the return on investment for government and donors when providing land to establish a Project Independence home. Read more about this great report here.

12.01.2022 Thank you Great Outdoor Cushions for your support, it is much needed and much appreciated

11.01.2022 A huge thank you to the @AusPropertyInstitute for donating $5 for every ticket sold from the API 2019 Leadership Series. The 6 events across Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Sydney with nearly 400 attendees raised over $1,000 for Project Independence - amazing! http://www.api.org.au/

11.01.2022 We couldn’t offer homeownership for people with intellectual disability without the wonderful support of local business and community. Thank you Kelly

09.01.2022 A huge thank you to everyone who bought a ticket, made a donation or came on board as a sponsor of our Father's Day Raffle 2020 - we raised an incredible $37,000! Our lucky prize winners are: 1st prize: Hot Lap - Altus financial 2nd prize: Makita Tool Set - Mitchell Thompson... 3rd prize: Dinner at Sage Restaurant for 4 - Maricel Giorgioni 4th prize: Stationery Hamper - Leisel Bell 5th prize: Gift vouchers for Betts and Westfield - Vince DiCrescenzo 6th prize: 5 cases of Zierholz Beer - AIE See more

09.01.2022 Glenn Keys met the team at Infinite Networks on Monday and personally thanked them for supporting the residents at both PI Harrison and PI Latham by donating internet services valued at just under $20,000! The team have also developed our website, are helping with a new improved website and have committed to donating internet to PI Phillip as well. AMAZING.

08.01.2022 Sign up now and get your chance to win a brand new car or $5,000 cash - all while supporting Project Independence with your fundraising efforts!

08.01.2022 A ground-breaking initiative is giving Canberrans with intellectual disabilities the chance to own their own home and live independently. Genevieve Jacobs dropp...ed in to the Project Independence house in Harrison to take a look around and chat with Chair Glenn Keys and Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Stuart Robert. See more

07.01.2022 Meyer Vandenberg Lawyers have supported Project Independence from the very beginning, designing the ownership model, negotiating with government and developing and testing all the legal documents pro-bono. It is this invaluable support that has enabled us to provide home ownership currently for 20 people, with another 10 homes ready in early 2021. THANK YOU!

06.01.2022 Thank you The RiotACT for the great work you do in our community. We are delighted to be a new community partner with the Region Media group. Your support in telling our story is invaluable.

06.01.2022 A huge congratulations to our first 'Pathways to Independence' graduates! 7 weeks of fun and learning, supported by our wonderful trainers, volunteers and mentors... I have learnt to look after myself Nan, so now I can get my own place. (participant)... This morning my daughter got off the bus at the wrong stop. She said she was really stressed but then she remembered to ‘stop, breathe, think & act’. She asked for help and is confident she now knows the correct stop. I am so proud of her. (parent) Contact [email protected] to find out more about this exciting new program

04.01.2022 Congratulations to Project Independence resident Rebecca Parker for joining the ACT team that recently participated in the Marie Little Shield comp in Brisbane. Here she is proudly sporting her trophy Thank you Netball ACT for driving this fabulous inclusive program.

04.01.2022 For our last session for our Feb-April group for Pathways to Independence course, we got to do an Amazing Race full of challenging activities - which was coordinated by our two volunteers! The participants had a huge amount of fun doing this in teams. We then had our award ceremony where parents were welcome to come and watch each participant get rewarded for their unique contribution to the course. It’s been amazing watching them all grow and learn different skills. We would... like to say a massive Thankyou to all of our supporters and sponsors, as we could not have done this without them! Thankyou to Show Pony Events and Black Mountain School - Canberra for generously donating your space for us to use on Sundays. And to Aspen Medical - UAE for your generous donations as well. To our amazing sponsors - John James Foundation and Tall foundation and to the families, mentors and volunteers who put so much time and effort into making this all happen, a huge Thankyou. See more

03.01.2022 Congratulations to our amazing Chair Glenn Keys on this exciting appointment