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25.01.2022 We are so sorry we didn't share this earlier, but Day 1 of Vibe Festival is almost over! Don't worry though, as Day 2 will begin at 12lunch tomorrow! We will be jumping in and out of the day tomorrow and will make sure to let you all know when we are on so you can join us! I think I am most excited for Auslan Poetry/Storytelling at 5:30pm!... Here is the link to tomorrows program and we will share the livestream link 5 minutes before the program starts tomorrow! https://www.vibefestival.org/day-2-program/

25.01.2022 Keep your work friends close, but no closer than 1.5m

23.01.2022 MEET HAYLEY Growing up I’ve always volunteered to help, even when I know I’ve bitten off more than I can handle it just gave me the incentive to try harder because pleasing people is a gift that’s open ended ( in my views anyway). I love going out of my way to help my participants feel better, happier and not so alone. I enjoy everyone’s company and get on well with pretty much everyone. I grew up never knowing my place in the world other than to know I’m here to help people and thanks to RLA I’m able to stand tall, do the job I love and walk away from each person knowing I’ve made there day better in some way or another.

23.01.2022 When the C.O.O sends you a video of herself signing her granddaughters afternoon tea it needs to be shared #IWD2020

23.01.2022 This is brilliant!

22.01.2022 SPRING HAS SPRUNG! What are you doing to celebrate?

22.01.2022 Thank you Walk Different. for sharing this and for shining a light on eating disorders this National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

21.01.2022 Did you know it's NAIDOC week? This week we will focus on Disability in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Communities. To start things off we want to share this Easy Read of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Strategy as put together by NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme. Follow the link below to find out more!

21.01.2022 If you feel strongly about this, as many of you would, and want to provide feedback and need help doing so, your support workers can help you.

21.01.2022 MEET LAUREN Originally I thought I was going to have a career in Audio Engineering, which is what I was studying at uni in Sydney. My anxiety made everything really bad and that’s when I decided I wanted to help other people in similar situations. I then became a Support Worker at RLA. RLA gave me the chance to help people who were studying and looking for employment. I help them gain literacy skills, employment skills, confidence, and much more. I also get to teach them music (guitar and singing), how to write songs and how to record music.

20.01.2022 Check out this great piece on Erin and her local business The Sensory Studio. For an easier read you can follow the link to the article online! https://cdn.wisdom.com.au/disabilitytrust-flip//magazine/

20.01.2022 Uno we love playing Uno E isn't a fan of losing Show us your hands if you'd be keen for an RLA game night!

20.01.2022 Right now you're probably staring out at your lawn, worried about when you'll have time to mow it before all your relatives come over for Christmas. Don't worry, give RLA a call on 4276 2295, or shoot us a message and book in your lawn service!

20.01.2022 It's so disheartening to hear that people with disability struggle to find gainful and meaningful employment. Which makes stories like this so much more inspiring. Congratulations to Clay on starting your own business and supporting yourself when others didn't. If you'd like to support a local business providing people with disability meaningful and gainful employment like and follow our page as we continually share great services.

20.01.2022 "the use of social media can potentially be detrimental ... due to things that people post." During our spare time we've been reading a few of the lived experience reflections on the National Stigma Report Card from Sane Australia. This week we want to focus on the lived experience relating to social media, click on the link below to learn more and let's start a conversation in the comments.

20.01.2022 We love supporting our people in their business ventures and this weekend you can join Tahni in her online Body Shop launch party https://www.facebook.com/groups/770202380190425/?ref=share Join in and purchase yourselves some goodies!

20.01.2022 The fish like the rain, and we like how easy it makes them to catch

19.01.2022 R U OK Day 2020!! Come and join us for an afternoon tea, togetherness and activities around this years R U OK Day theme What to Say after R U OK Let us know in the comments below if you plan on joining us

19.01.2022 It is fantastic weather to have your car washed this Tuesday. We currently have times available if you would like to book in! To book in please call us on 02 4276 2295. See you tomorrow!

19.01.2022 Here it is! And just 5 minutes until the program starts for the day! Make sure you get online and share your favourite parts below or tag us on instagram @real_life_assistants #rladifference ... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bCeCp06vmLc

19.01.2022 This is a MUST watch as Natasha Lambert prepares to sail across the Atlantic all while using her breath and tongue to skipper the boat!

19.01.2022 Today is the first day of International Week of the Deaf for 2020! We have some awesome content coming your way. Let's start with this great video showing us just some of our country's own signed language, Auslan. Let us know in the comments below if you know any Sign, and how you came to know it ...

19.01.2022 Our new raised garden beds have been built and delivered! The weed mat, fertiliser and soil is arriving on Tuesday in time for staff and some of our participants to fill them up. Then we’ll be all ready for planting some food and herbs! Woohoo!!! Thank you to our awesome volunteer Mauro for giving up his Saturday to get them ready for us

18.01.2022 Christmas is right around the corner and we have a few ideas to help you get Christmas Ready! For more information on our Car Wash and Lawn Mowing Services call (02) 4276 2295

17.01.2022 Continuing with NAIDOC week celebrations we share one of our favourite songs by Indigenous artist Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu. At the time of his death Geoffrey was the most commercially successful Aborignal Australian musician, teaching himself multiple instruments from 4 years of age after being born blind. *Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this video contains the image, voice and name of people who have passed away.*

17.01.2022 Nothing warms my heart more than getting to share Real Life success stories with our followers and this one is probably my favourite story since RLA started! M was one of our very first participants, and when he started with us he wasn't engaging at school and had not completed year 10. Our support worker Josh spoke to lots of different schools, one of them being Alesco, and it was agreed that M could do one term of year 11 and he would get his ROSA. Josh helped M engage wi...th the school and drove him every morning for the term. At the end of the term M decided he would like more support with the objective of finishing year 12! M has had quite a few setbacks along the way, but with more support workers coming on board with him including Deion, Adam and our C.O.O Justine we are so proud of M today, as a year 12 graduate! To M and his parents, thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your journey and we can't wait to see how bright you shine in your next endeavour! See more

17.01.2022 A beautiful shot of the lake from one of our Support Workers who started a shift at 6:30 this morning. Real Life Assistants; because disability doesn't have office hours

17.01.2022 Have you had your say in our newsletter content yet? Fill out the survey below and contact us if you have anything to contribute! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

17.01.2022 Hi for those that don’t yet know me my name is Jess Simpson I joined the RLA team as a casual working just weekends as the job that I was working in at another Organisation was affected by COVID in April 2020 and made the decision to come over as the Senior Individualised supports manager just a month ago. I’m a Wollongong girl and have lived here all my life. I was a Dancer growing up but found a passion for supporting people with a disability when I was a student Dance te...acher at the age of 14 teaching a group of amazing individuals all with disabilities, and that’s where my career path began. Since then I have worked in, Palliative care , Preschools as the 1:1 support, Group Homes, and respite facilities as a support worker. I’ve worked in DES and also facilitated in the Individualised supports team for another organisation. 1:1 support is something that I’m particularly passionate about. That’s why im so excited about my role here at RLA !!! So what’s my role and what do I do? I work alongside Sam CEO . I’m available to support all Staff within their roles particularly with complex participants and reviewing what happens in shifts and go through what’s working and what isn’t. I will work to make shifts more cohesive for both staff and participants, I do mentoring with Staff and Support team leaders. I will also be working closely on the Risk management and documentation within RLA I also do the Intakes of new participants Getting to Know me : I’m fanatical about the Colour pink but I'm not a girly girl. Im a volunteer Fire fighter and have been for 14 years highlight of my time in the RFS is that a photographer snapped a shot of me and my crew on a really bad day at the Green wattle fire and that photo was displayed to our surprise on the Opera House Sails. My favorite foods is any Hot breakfast foods annnnnddddd chocolate of course. Family and my close friends are the most important thing to me and I try to spend as much of my down time with them I look forward to working with each and everyone of you

16.01.2022 Check out some of our happy staff wearing their awesome masks and keeping COVID safe! Chuck a selfie of you in your mask in the comments below!

16.01.2022 Ever wondered what we do?

15.01.2022 Didnt get a chance to tune in and see us get C.O.O Justine laughing in under 10 corny jokes? The live stream is now on our IGTV! Follow the link for some terrible puns

14.01.2022 MEET WHITNEY Hi I’m Whitney and I’m the Finance Officer for RLA. Im in charge of overseeing the financial transactions. I might not be in the community but I am heavily involved with ‘behind the scenes’ of RLA. I’ve always been interested with business and financing so when RLA found me I was very excited to join up! I’ve been here right from the start. I’ve seen the business grow and I am so excited for our future! I have made lots of great new friends and learnt so many wo...nderful things about the disability service; I can honestly say that I am so blessed to be working in this awesome industry and wouldn’t change it for the world! Thanks for getting to know me See more

14.01.2022 It's World Emoji Day and you know what that means? Drop your favourite emojis in the comments below. I'll start

13.01.2022 We are so lucky to be able to contact Matt when our staff or participants need help setting up, or relearning their devices. We can't recommend his work enough!

13.01.2022 First and Then Photography are providing sensory friendly Santa sessions this year and we are all for it with our marketing manager already booking one for her kids. If you're after a Santa experience that's friendly, thoughtout and perfect for your family head to their Facebook page for more information!

13.01.2022 Do you have Netflix subscription and want to enjoy more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content? Netlflix have partnered with National NAIDOC to help highlight great content and 'share the mic', pointing to Indigenous stories! Check out the article below, or jump on Netflix to see what's available!

13.01.2022 Our staff can help you develop skills, knowledge and confidence in a wide range of social situations.

11.01.2022 Anyone planning on going to see this amazing exhibit over the weekend?

11.01.2022 @Beachscape Vibes have now got a RedBubble store!!! Check it out!

10.01.2022 Its Speech Pathology Week! Remember, communication disabilities are not always visible!

10.01.2022 Today we celebrate our C.O.O, her husband and one of our employees as they receive long service medals for their involvement as volunteers for the RFS. Thank you so much for the commitment you have made to helping the community in this way. (Pictured: Joshua, 10 years service. Justine, 30 years service. Ross, 40 years service.)

10.01.2022 Thank you so much to everyone who attended our August coffee and cake.

09.01.2022 Hey everyone, we have a message from Samantha and Justine that there has been notification of a new price guide. This will come into place 1 December 2020. This is a result of The Equal Remuneration Order. Peoples plans will automatically increase to cover the additional costs. If you have any questions leave them in the comments

08.01.2022 Don't forget that we have our car wash on tomorrow in the back yard of the Real Life Assistants Office at Unit 1/47 Illowra Cres, Primbee. Enter the backyard from Whiteheath Lane (next to the school). The guys do an amazing job and its only $35! Ring our office 4276 2295 to book in!

08.01.2022 Let's Talk Coronavirus Safety at the shops! Firstly, it goes without saying that the safest option of home delivery isn't necessarily the best option as not only does it have a higher cost but it also stops us from getting a short break out of the house and we may not be able to receive all the items we need or choose their substitutes. Below is a few things we've found from the Big 2 supermarkets and some tips we've put together.... WOOLWORTHS: According to emails received by Woolworths subscribers they have taken the policy by Victorian Government and enforced mask wearing by staff in New South Wales Hot Spots and encouraging customers to do the same. Staff and customers across the country are being encouraged to wear masks whilst in store. Physical distancing and good hygiene are still being encouraged with Woolworths trialling Q Tracker to allow customers to see peak periods and plan ahead, giving peace of mind that the shops won't be packed and they won't be waiting outside. COLES: Coles are also encouraging the use of masks for staff and customers on top of regular physical distancing and hand hygiene. At this point in time they are recommending ordering online to pick up in store for customers unable to receive home delivery. This significantly reduces the time and contact you have within the store as you are only arriving to pick up groceries that have already been packed and paid for. GREAT TIPS: -Know exactly what you need before you leave home and try to write down what aisles you find your items in each shop. This will reduce time each shop as you will begin to know which aisles you don't need to walk down. -Have a handy bottle of sanitiser to clean your hands after you finish your shop. -Take your own baby wipes or antibacterial wipes for your trolley in case the front of store is out. -Try to go at a time that you know that shops aren't generally busy. (Personally I think 10am on weekdays is a great time, kids are at school, and those that are at in offices or on job sites haven't begun lunch breaks yet. ) Thanks for reading, we hope this has helped. Q Tracker Link https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/discover/q-tracker

08.01.2022 In our newsletter this week you'll find a link to a survey so we can find out what you want to see from now on! - https://mailchi.mp/0bf3ba156c/rla-weekly-newsletter-3584438

07.01.2022 A huge shoutout to the team at The Sensory Studio Australia It's so good to have a local place to purchase sensory resources from such kind and knowledgeable staff.

07.01.2022 Oh Wow! What a year it has been. We have so enjoyed our time with each and every one of you throughout this year and want to take a moment to thank you all and wish you all a Merry Christmas. A major shout out and a huge round of thanks and appreciation to our community partners who have done so much for us and our participants: First National Coastside Shellharbour, Sarah Morice, Linda Di Fazio (including her family and friends), Ronelle Jessup and David Harris. Without our ...staff, participants and community partners we wouldn't be able to do what we do each day in the community and make the difference we wish to see! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!

07.01.2022 Been considering downloading Auslan Tutor? Now is the perfect time! Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details Apple: https://apps.apple.com//app/ridbc-auslan-tutor/id307217026

07.01.2022 Nothing better than watching movies and a picnic in the park

06.01.2022 Christmas Lights! - https://mailchi.mp/df66470ecccb/christmas-lights-3603294 RLA are looking at Christmas Lights on December 23rd! Follow the link for more information!

04.01.2022 RLA Weekly Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/4ab87a44b7/rla-weekly-newsletter-3574646

04.01.2022 A timely reminder to wash your hands keep physical distancing wear a mask stay home when unwell ... and avoid busy areas See more

04.01.2022 Tomorrow is Tell a Joke Day Share your favourite jokes with us and we will read out our favourites in a shared live feed tomorrow

04.01.2022 "I cant believe a clean this good only cost me $35" -Elizabeth Every Tuesday we hold a car wash at the office. An opportunity to transition people with disability back into employment, as well as a chance to get your car looking and feeling good! Call 4276 2295 to book.

03.01.2022 ~Meet Alyssa~ "Today is my 1st RLA Anniversary. 1 whole year of marketing and support work To get to work in such an amazing business where I get to highlight amazing people, doing amazing things. To get to support people to live their best and most real life. This is truly a dream job. I'll be online today answering any questions you have about my amazing job with RLA"

03.01.2022 A cheeky reminder of our R U OK day afternoon tea coming up this Thursday in the RLA office! Inbox us for more info!

03.01.2022 "The environment is conducive to free thinking and everybody’s opinion is counted and listened to. It might not always been acted up but it’s always considered. You can just drop in whenever you want and see the CEO and COO. I’ve worked in many places and you wouldn’t even know the top peoples names and what they looked like. After 40 years retail it’s a refreshing change. Everything else is about the participants. It’s so good to just be able to help people and a few of the ...people I work with achieved some major goals and it just made me feel so happy. It’s self-gratification but so worth it. Sometimes when you start a shift the person is really down and suffering high anxiety and it’s really rewarding that at the end of the shift their spirits are lifted and they give you a hug and are so appreciative just for you being there. I’ve been married for 33 years and have 4 children and grandchild number 8 is on it’s way. Originally from Adelaide moving when I was 20 to the Illawarra where I have now lived for 33 years. I will work here until I retire. I’m not planning on going anywhere, I’ve found my dream job. I work with people aged 10 up to almost 60 and everything in between." See more

02.01.2022 Have a spare $5 to go towards local girl Rachael Youngs Celebrate T21 fundraiser? Celebrate T21 are raising money to create a beautiful photo book featuring people with down syndrome to be displayed in obstetricians and antenatal clinics to show parents of potential babies with down syndrome the beauty and potential their baby has! If Rachael funds the most towards the book her photo will take pride and place on the first page of this book! Let's help Rachael and make a donat...ion today! https://celebratet21.com/prod/nsw-rachael-amelia-lucy-young

02.01.2022 We are so excited to be here at the ADHD Family Fun Day today! Make sure you stop by and have a chat with Jordan, Jess, Jacob or Alyssa! Citylife Community Initiatives ADHD Support Group - Illawarra ADHD Family FUN DAY

01.01.2022 We have a HUGE amount of gratitude to the local community and can't express it enough! Thank you to every one who has donated groceries and furniture to those we work with that have been in need. We really appreciate this community so much and feel so lucky to get to work within it