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24.01.2022 TASREC - September NORTHERN Calendar 2020 A short note on current guidelines TasRec is continuing to return to our normal ways of working, however as we remain with some restrictions in place, we still have limitations as to how we can travel to places. In some instances we will use alternatives to our usual TasRec vehicle, such as maxi taxi’s....Continue reading

24.01.2022 Seeking Expression of Interests Supported Independent Living opportunities for NDIS eligible participants will be available in the next 3 months. We are currently seeking EOI from Participants, their Support Coordinators and their family/support people. ... To express your interest in one of our upcoming vacancies, please submit an EOI via the website; https://richmondfutures.com.au//expression-of-interest-su/ You can also Contact Tracey Webster, SIL Leader via [email protected] What is SIL at Richmond Futures? It’s a home where you receive tailored supports co-designed with you based on your needs. Supports could include (but aren’t limited to), Medication Management, Domestic assistance, Capacity building to maintain your home, capacity building with shopping, preparing meals and cooking, support to self-manage. Support with every day activities in and out of the home. We support you to live out your life choices in a safe, supportive environment. We have properties that are shared accommodation with other people on the NDIS as well as units where you live on your own with supports. We work collaboratively with your existing support network and we specialise in supporting people with pyscho-social diagnosis but we support you based on your needs and goals not based on a diagnosis!

24.01.2022 International Overdose Day Pictured is RFT worker Tash with a display that was created by participants from the Connect In Centre. International Overdose Day is held annually on 31st August. It aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It was a positive way to acknowledge the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or had a permanent injury as a result of drug overdose.

24.01.2022 Expression of Interest: Accommodation options for Northern NDIS participants Richmond Futures is a leading NDIS provider of psychosocial disability support in Tasmania.... We are seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from NDIS participants for a new site in a central Launceston city location. About The property comprises of a collective of four to five individual units that will have on-site support. One unit is an accessible ground floor, single bedroom unit. Five additional single storey units, spaced over two floors, compromise of open plan living and kitchen, single bedroom and bathroom. The units are closely located to Launceston’s city centre and hospital. Richmond Futures will offer Supported Independent Living and work with NDIS participants to develop a roster of care to suit their needs. The lay out of the units may also lend itself to possible Individual Living Options (ILO) arrangements. There is a shared laundry on the ground floor of the units and some on site parking available. These very low maintenance, furnished units will be available for interested and suitable NDIS participants to move in from early 2021 Registration of Interest To express interest download and complete the Richmond Futures EOI available from the website on this link: www.richmondfutures.com.au Enquiries to: Kelly Ford, Operations Manager [email protected] or call (03) 6169 1188 Completed EOI forms can be forwarded to: [email protected]

24.01.2022 Support Worker South Richmond Futures is currently seeking Support workers to work in the Supported independent living program. The shift times will vary as this is a service that provides 24/7 support. People who express interest need to have assessment skills, values in line with the organisation’s values and mission, experience with mental health, trauma, youth work or disability. They will be adaptable, courageous, and creative. They will work seamlessly with their t...eam members and put the needs of the people we support first in line with our policies and procedures. They will be keen to professionally develop and share. For further information regarding any of our current vacancies, please contact Izabelle Kean on 6228 3344 or [email protected]

23.01.2022 Your experiences with Richmond Futures are important to us. Would you be interested in sharing these experiences with us so that we can improve how we work for you? We would love to hear from you! If you are interested in being a part of our advisory group, please send us a completed expression of interest form (link below) by email, by post, or ask a Richmond Futures worker to submit it for you. The EOI window will close at COB on Friday 26 June 2020.... If you have any questions or want to talk about the EOI process, the aim of the advisory group, or the commitment you might be making, please call Operations Manager Kelly Ford on (03) 6169 1188 View EOI letter: https://rft.org.au/eoi_jun20_letter Download EOI form: https://rft.org.au/eoi_jun20 Please send your completed form to us via: Email: [email protected] Post: PO Box 3018, West Hobart TAS 7000 Or, ask a Richmond Futures worker to submit your form on your behalf.

23.01.2022 UP COMING EVENTS - TASREC TasRec’s GREEN THUMBS gardening project has just received a load of beautiful new veggie mix soil! Spring is almost upon us and we’ll be planting a range of veggie seedlings in soon! GREEN THUMBS is on every second Thursday at Mowbray Richmond Fellowship Tasmania. Come along if you love getting your hands in the dirt! Our NorthWest TasRec program has been eagerly awaiting the re-opening of our GOURMET STUDENT PROGRAM and now we can happily confirm that this is just around the corner! Starting back up at the start of September! Come along to get back in the kitchen with us as we explore all things Gourmet! Please look out for the TasRec September Northwest calendar coming to you soon!

19.01.2022 TASREC - November NORTHERN Calendar 2020 A short note on current guidelines TasRec is continuing to return to our normal ways of working....Continue reading

19.01.2022 EXCITING NEWS!! Expressions of Interest (EOI) now open for Short Term/Medium Term Accommodation at Richmond Short Stays! Richmond Futures is now offering short stay accommodation in the Hobart area that is welcoming, comfortable, and designed to give you and/or your carers a relaxing break. EOI are open from Mid-Sept 2020, onwards! A calendar is available on our website, https://richmondfutures.com.au/our-services/, where you can see potential available dates.... Expression of Interest forms can be found on our website, or here at https://richmondfutures.com.au//expression-of-interest-sh/. For any further information, feel free to give us a call on (03) 6169 1188 or 0457 002 407. See more

18.01.2022 Are you searching for a home where you can access twenty four hour per day/seven day per week support from an experienced team of mental health support workers? Richmond futures has a current vacancy for the right person to share a large, central Moonah home with four other NDIS participants. This spacious home over two floors boasts amazing views, established gardens, relaxing outdoor seating areas and the good company of other residents. Support staff are rostered 24 hours per day and provide shared and one to one wellbeing and capacity building supports. Place an expression of interest through the Richmond Futures website or email [email protected] [Image description: Interior photos of a bedroom with a large window looking out on to a courtyard.]

14.01.2022 Wrapping up a Wondeerful Week of Mental Health Awareness

14.01.2022 EOI Accommodation options for Northern NDIS participants Richmond Futures is a leading NDIS provider of psychosocial disability support in Tasmania. We are seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from NDIS participants for a new site in a central Launceston city location. The property comprises of a collective of four to five individual units that will have on-site support. One unit is an accessible ground floor, single bedroom unit. Other units are spaced over two floors and... comprise of open plan living and kitchen, single bedroom and bathroom. The units are closely located to Launceston’s city centre and hospital. Richmond Futures will offer Supported Independent Living and work with NDIS participants to develop a roster of care to suit their needs. The lay out of the units may also lend itself to possible Individual Living Options (ILO) arrangements. There is a shared laundry on the ground floor of the units and some onsite parking available. These very low maintenance, furnished units will be available for interested and suitable NDIS participants to move in from early 2021. To express interest download and complete the Richmond Futures EOI available from the website on this link www.richmondfutures.com.au Inquiries and completed EOI forms can be forwarded to Operations Manager, Kelly Ford [email protected] or call (03) 6169 1188. See more

13.01.2022 Our residents at Ingram House have been extremely busy attending to their vegetable garden. There is nothing better than fresh home grown produce on your plate!

13.01.2022 BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PLANS Richmond Fellowship Tasmania (RFT) are now accepting referrals for NDIS funded Behaviour Support Plans for adult participants with primary or secondary psychosocial disabilities located in the North West, North and South of the state. Our Behaviour Support Plans are developed by experienced clinicians who work closely with participants and the people who are important to them, including service providers, to identify individual needs and goals and cre...ate Behaviour Support Plans that are evidence based and tailored to each individual. Our aim is to safeguard the dignity and quality of life of people by assisting them to reduce behaviours of concern, develop strategies inline with their individual needs, focus on strengths and improving quality of life, address underlying causes of concern or challenging behaviours, and minimise the use of restrictive practices. Our behaviour support plans follow all NDIS standards, use best practise, and are evidence based. RFT is a not for prot, ISO 9001 accredited organisation that has been providing support and services for people with mental illness & psychosocial disability for almost 35 years. For further information, get in touch with us: Phone: 6228 3344 Email: [email protected] Web: rft.org.au See more

13.01.2022 TasRec North-West Calendar November 2020 A short note on current guidelines TasRec is continuing to return to our normal ways of working....Continue reading

12.01.2022 TASREC - Calendar SOUTHERN 2020 A short note on current guidelines TasRec is continuing to return to our normal ways of working, however as we remain with some restrictions in place, we still have limitations as to how we can travel to places. In some instances we will use alternatives to our usual TasRec vehicle, such as maxi taxi’s....Continue reading

10.01.2022 Exciting News! The Exceptionally Complex Support Needs Program has invited Amovita Consulting to facilitate training in Professional Boundaries. Learn about the importance of professional boundaries and how to implement them to preserve a healthy work life balance. For more information contact the ECSNP team on 6169 1188 or email [email protected] You can register at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/professional-boundaries-tra [Image description: Photo of an employee being overwhelmed by co-workers requests.]

10.01.2022 Richmond Futures are pleased to announce that we now offer a short stay accommodation in the Hobart area that is welcoming, comfortable, and designed to give you a relaxing break. You can stay for one night to two weeks, or talk with us about longer stays to meet your needs. Check the calendar available here: Short / Medium Term Accommodation Calendar to see if your preferred dates are available, or talk with us to schedule your break away from home. We may also be able to meet emergency needs or provide a crisis response. For more information, give us a call on (03) 6169 1188 or 0457 002 407, or fill out our online expression of interest form here: Expression of Interest Short Term Accommodation (STA) / Medium Term Accommodation (MTA)

10.01.2022 Exceptionally Complex Support Needs Program Meet the team A bit about us . . .... Adele Jarvis has a Bachelor of Social Work and many years' experience in Mental Health, specifically managing residential facilities and outreach programs for those with severe and persistent mental illness. Adele also has clinical leadership experience within grief and bereavement. Adele has a passion for working with those who have slipped through the gaps and require professional and compassionate support. James Martin has spent the past two years working in residential services, has a BSc (Hons.) in Psychology, and a Cert IV in Project Management. James is passionate about developing a better-connected and more collaborative sector. James will focus on building relationships, developing best-practice training material, providing secondary consultation and responding to crises We are happy to report that our team is now growing. Introducing our newest member Rachael Walton Rachael Walton has a Bachelor in Behavioural Science and 10 years’ experience in the mental health industry across areas of forensic mental health, disability, business consulting and project management. Rachael is passionate about improving mental health support for working Australians and the organisations that employ them. You can contact Rachael on: Email: [email protected] Ph: 0437 563 748 ECSN Practice Consultant

09.01.2022 Richmond Health would like to welcome our newest staff member Miroslav to the Behaviour Support Plan team. Miroslav joins the team with a wealth of experience in providing psychosocial Behaviour Support Plans. The team is excited that Miro has joined us and we look forward to working closely with him as we further extend Richmond Health’s capacity to support the Tasmanian community.

08.01.2022 Long-term TasRec participant *WS, has reached their goal of being involved in an activity with horses. WS has gained confidence in this area and aspires to be an ambassador for future horse-based activities. Special thanks to Reclink Northern Tasmania for making these experiences possible. If you’d like to know more or how TasRec can help you achieve your goals, contact [email protected] *For privacy reasons we have used the participant’s initials.... #tasrec #richmondfellowshiptasmania #mentalhealthtas #workingwithhorses #equinetherapy #helpfromhorses # #mentalhealthequineactivities #reclinktas [Image description: A participant riding a horse being led by an instructor.] [Image description: Two participants riding horses with an instructor present.]

07.01.2022 TASREC - November SOUTHERN Calendar 2020 A short note on current guidelines TasRec is continuing to return to our normal ways of working....Continue reading

06.01.2022 ECSN Practice Consultant Part Time 0.8FTE This position will work with the Exceptionally Complex Support Needs Program (ECSN) team to deliver the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) objectives of the ECSNP including to develop and maintain sector linkages, networks, reputation and awareness. The position will support sector workers to access urgent supports, provide options for additional supports and work with people to implement urgent plan reviews within the ND...IS. It is responsible for reducing the impact of gaps between services and facilitating smooth transitions for people who have complex support needs. This role will also undertake sector and community development activities, including subject matter expertise activities to build capacity to support NDIS Participants with complex needs. Providing secondary consultation, program and training design and after-hours crisis response to approved referrers. This position will work directly with the Program Manager to deliver excellence in support services. Please send all enquiries and applications to: [email protected] Att: Izabelle Kean

05.01.2022 Exceptionally Complex Support Needs Program We are proud to announce the dates of our first FREE online training module: Recognising Crisis Signs Early.... This will be a three-hour online session, (10.00am 1.00pm) facilitated by the ECSN team, for support workers and support coordinators. Some of the things we will cover in this session: Underpinning key practice principles What is a crisis? How to identify the risk of crisis Why it is important to recognise signs of crisis Interlinking factors Preventative strategies And much more! Click here to RSVP for 29th September: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/exceptionally-complex-suppo Click here to RSVP for 1st October: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/online-training-recognising

05.01.2022 The residents of Jansen House have been busy assisting with creating a new vegetable patch, which residents and staff are excited to see grow. It is hoped that the residence will be able to utilise the produce grown in their meals.

04.01.2022 TASREC - September Calendar NORTH WEST 2020 A short note on current guidelines TasRec is continuing to return to our normal ways of working, however as we remain with some restrictions in place, we still have limitations as to how we can travel to places. In some instances we will use alternatives to our usual TasRec vehicle, such as maxi taxi’s....Continue reading

04.01.2022 Exceptionally Complex Needs Support Needs Program We are excited to have launched our secondary consultation service and are open to providing support when working in the complex space. The ECSN Program now provides secondary consultation for people working with NDIS participants who have complex support needs or circumstances. This service aims to provide additional support to those working in complex situations by offering guidance, contacts and resources that will improve ...outcomes for the participant. This is a FREE SERVICE available Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. To request or submit a referral form, please contact the ECSN team at: [email protected]

03.01.2022 Richmond Futures are pleased to announce that we are now offering Short Term and Medium Term Accommodation for eligible NDIS participants. Richmond Short Stays accommodation in the Hobart area that is welcoming, comfortable, and designed to give you a relaxing break. You can stay for one night to two weeks, or talk with us about longer stays to meet your needs. Check the calendar available on our website https://richmondfutures.com.au to see if your preferred dates are available, or talk with us to schedule your break away from home. We may also be able to meet emergency needs or provide a crisis response. For more information, give us a call on (03) 6169 1188 or 0457 002 407, or fill out our online expression of interest form located on our website.

03.01.2022 Ingram celebrates again! This week we offer some great news as of our Richmond Futures Ingram House Supported Independent Living residents has successfully kicked the smoking habit with support from the Quit Tasmania 559 Lives Program! Today is day 37 without a cigarette! Fantastico!

03.01.2022 SUPPORT COORDINATORS & MENTAL HEALTH Coach, Connect & Reflect! A Day for Support Coordinators to Learn, Connect and Practice Self-Care.... Wednesday 14 October 2020 - 9am - 4:30pm Location: Launceston Conference Centre Cost: $20 Information: [email protected] Limited places, please RSVP

03.01.2022 Meet Han Chai! Han joined Richmond Futures in May 2021 as Support Coordinator in the south and is a welcome addition to the growing Richmond Futures community. Han brings passion and enthusiasm to his new role with us. Richmond Futures support coordination offers qualified practitioners who can provide a highly specialised approach tailored to your individual needs. We can help you to understand and use your NDIS plan. This includes accessing and choosing service providers (a...nd supports) and linking with mainstream or community services to build your capacity to manage your plan. Our professional and experienced Support Coordinators can help you to navigate the support service system. Visit https://richmondfutures.com.au/ to find out more. #ndisassistance #ndissupport #ndisrichmondfutures #ndissupporttas #nidissupportcordinatortas [Image description: Portrait style photo of a man in his place of work.]

02.01.2022 Pink Bun Campaign @Workplace Harmony Solutions (incorporating specialist division Workplace Conflict Resolution) is pleased to be partnering with Richmond Group to be hosting a ‘pink bun’ morning tea on Wednesday, October 28. This morning tea will raise funds to help @Breast Cancer Network Australia in the work they do for all people who are affected by breast cancer: men, women, carer’s family and friends.... @Workplace Harmony Solutions, we have proudly been supporting Breast Cancer Network, usually at the ‘G’ in Melbourne. While we can’t all gather at the famous ground, we can all make a contribution to this worthy cause. If you would like to donate to the pink bun campaign, visit: https://bcna.secure.force.com/Donations/Appeal/PinkBun #PinkBunsForBCNA