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Rise Network

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

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24.01.2022 Phylis celebrates her 100th birthday Phyliss friends at Rise arranged a delicious cake and created a beautiful card to celebrate this fantastic milestone. From all of the team at Wembley and from Rise, we wish Phylis a wonderful birthday.

22.01.2022 Chris from Rises Arts Hub and Darlene from Ruah are working with LOOP Upcycling to transform old uniforms from the Water Corporation into carry bags and teddy bears. Over the next couple of weeks they will be creating 300 new upcycled items and helping LOOP Upcycling to eliminate textile waste and create socially impactful jobs.

21.01.2022 Quality mental health care should be available to everyone. Rise is getting behind the Prevent Support Heal campaign. Together, we will tell the Government that we need proper and balanced funding to provide quality mental health care for everyone, not just those who need hospital. Join the campaign on the link below:... http://preventsupportheal.org.au/ See more

20.01.2022 So, you think you can dance? You havent seen Joshua and his Support Worker, Scott from Rises Supported Accommodation team. These guys have got talent. What do you think?

19.01.2022 Theres no place like home so we give Umps the thumbs up. Naldas home is filled with her vibrant paintings, weavings and garments. She loves creating and teaching her skills to younger generations. Naldas team at Rise love supporting her to maintain her independence so have purchased a Health Smart Home devices to measure when everyday home appliances are used. They register when activities like boiling the kettle, using the microwave or turning the TV on or off are undertaken. The system learns the residents unique daily routine, and if something goes wrong, Umps Health raises an alert to a nominated contact so they can check in on their loved one.

18.01.2022 More housing and mental health support means more people can avoid homelessness. The social and financial impacts of homelessness are huge. Its far better to invest at the front end and make sure people stay in a home rather than wait until its too late and try to fix it. Listen to Rise CEO, Justine Colyer and other community members discuss the importance of a safe home. https://www.facebook.com/PreventSupportHeal/videos/291378588973907/

18.01.2022 Calling all Creatives: FREE bird making workshop with WAs premier dance company and presented by As We Are. Suitable for all abilities, all you require is a black garment (e.g. old t-shirt).

17.01.2022 Cooking Up A Storm Wayne and Amy have been cooking some delicious lunches. The Monday Cooking Group is a great opportunity to meet new people and improve your cooking skills. Send us a message to find out more.

17.01.2022 Entries are now open for this prestigious Art Award and Exhibition! The annual As We Are Art Award is open to all Western Australian artists who have an intellectual disability (aged 18+). In 2020 there will be seven art award categories, each with a respective cash prize of $500.

17.01.2022 Celebrating Fathers Day with a special morning tea. Members of Rises Peter Anderton Centre received a beautiful bow tie before enjoying some delicious treats and a raffle.

16.01.2022 The creative people at the Peter Anderton Centre celebrated International Yarn Day. The tables were covered in string as members knitted or crocheted their original pieces. The activity went down so well that some members have requested we add crochet classes to our program.

16.01.2022 Discovering new skills. Roberts was seeking to expand his skills and heard about Rises Arts Hub from his supported accommodation team. He decided to attend some craft sessions and fell in love with the idea of creating something with his own hands. But its not just about the woodwork sessions. It is a social event, where Robert can meet new people. Robert now attends the Warwick Arts Hub once a fortnight with his support worker Wayne, who has a world of experience in woodwork. Hes now creating a money box. We cant wait to see the finished product!

15.01.2022 Learning new ways to keep in touch While Barbara was unable to attend the Yirra Mia social centre earlier this year, she decided to learn how to use a computer with the support of Sarah from Rise. Together theyve been building on Barbaras skills and now Barbaras emailing friends and family, rather then writing letters and waiting for the post.

14.01.2022 Support Rise Board Member to ride 1000 kilometres this October! Its Alfs seventh year in the MACA 2020 Ride to Conquer Cancer to support the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. Over the last 6 years I have raised close to $40,00 in sponsorship for the Harry Perkins Institute and I am looking for your support again. My personal challenge is to ride not only the required 200 kilometres over that weekend, but to ride 1,000 kilometres during October."... Get behind Alf and help Conquer Cancer on the link below: https://www.cancer200.org.au/fundraisers/alflay/cancer-200 MACA Cancer 200

14.01.2022 Come and celebrate with Tom, renowned Gardener & Artist, with his second solo exhibition! Tom is supported by Rise through the Commonwealth Home Support Program at his property in Maida Vale. He's won many awards and has been featured on numerous TV shows. However, he isn’t interested in accolades. He’s focused on helping people and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars through his garden open days and artwork, to support various charities including the Amanda Young Foundation, which provides education and support in relation to meningococcal disease.

13.01.2022 Celebrating 100 years of adventures Doreen shared some uplifting stories with her friends at Rise before it was time for cake and presents. Thanks to Monica at Yirra Mia for organising this special day to celebrate such an amazing milestone.

13.01.2022 Calling all Creatives: FREE bird making workshop with WA's premier dance company and presented by As We Are. Suitable for all abilities, all you require is a black garment (e.g. old t-shirt).

12.01.2022 We Have Vacancies This supported home in Bennett Springs is close to many parks and Midland Shopping Centre. The house would suit an easy going person looking for a fun and interactive lifestyle with two other men who are non-verbal. To find out more call Mandy on 0436 686 897 or or send us a message. More vacancies on the link below:... https://www.risenetwork.com.au/supported-accommodation See more

12.01.2022 In the company of horses. Rise friends, Greg and Robert, spent a morning with these powerful, beautiful and sensitive animals. They both enjoyed the day and have asked to make this a monthly outing. Greg even asking if he could stay the night. The location is fully disability accessible. If you know of anyone who has a passion for horses, this is a great activity. ... http://inthecompanyofhorses.com.au/ See more

11.01.2022 Thank you for caring: Aged Care Employee Day 2020 salutes superheroes and quiet achievers. The Leadership Group and Managers at Rise thank you for your enormous contribution to our community. We admire your professionalism, dedication, passion and hard work in providing care to older Australians. Chris Minchin, Director Aged Care #thanksforcaring.

11.01.2022 Theres more to say after R U Ok? 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected and, for those who are able, be willing to support those around us. Learn what to say after R U OK? ... https://www.ruok.org.au/ See more

11.01.2022 Celebrating 15 years of service to the community. Chris has been supporting people at Rise (formerly Hills Community Support Group) since 2005 and is now retiring. Chris always brings a smile to work and we wish him all the best in retirement.

10.01.2022 Suzanna from Rise gets behind the Choose Wisely initiative empowering people to get the best medical treatment. Suzanna Robertson, our Director of Quality and Customer Experience, has recently been appointed to the Community Advisory Council for the Perth North Primary Health Network. This is a great opportunity to share our knowledge of the community to support WA Primary Health Alliance in empowering people to be active participants in their own wellbeing. As part of her... role on the Council, Suzanna is working on the Choosing Wisely initiative in WA. Choosing Wisely Australia supports people to ask 5 questions about their medical treatment, to make sure that it is right for them.

06.01.2022 Doostep dinners and hand knitted beanies and throw rugs. Many people have come together to support older people and those who are isolated with a delicious dinner. Now members of Rises Centenary Social Centre are also contributing some beautiful hand crafted pieces. Volunteers and staff at Rise in partnership with Jessica Shaw MLA and Acacia Prison have been supplying meals since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

05.01.2022 10 years ago, on his 50th birthday, Rise Board member Alf bought himself a bike. He’s been riding three times a week ever since and has clocked up 38,000 kilometres! Alf’s featured in this year’s Celebrating People book. We're looking forward to sharing a bit more about Alf’s background and passion for supporting people.

05.01.2022 Haydn loves exploring Perth with Rises supported accommodation team. His care free personality keeps him active and always on the go - he is a great joy to be around and loves to have fun. Angela, Team Leader

05.01.2022 This Thursday is R U OK? Day. The national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? and support those struggling with lifes ups and downs. https://www.facebook.com/ruokday/posts/3774711942557702

04.01.2022 Celebrating 10 years of service. Karen has an incredible ability to bring positivity, kindness and competency to any role she undertakes. Thank you for your dedication to supporting people over the last ten years, heres to ten more!

04.01.2022 What do you think of Kims artwork? Sandra and the team support Kim at the Rise Arts Hub in Warwick. Sandra has really helped me. I used to be wild and Sandra has shown me how to settle down, take deep breaths and go for a walk when things get on top of me. She is an awesome lady and I really appreciate everything she has done for me. Kim attends three days a week and spends one day in the wood burning room and the other two days in the pottery room.

04.01.2022 The 2020 AS We Are Art Awards are almost here! Please get behind the artists and check out their fantastic artwork.

03.01.2022 Strike! Bowling comes to your Peter Anderton Centre The young crew have been busy bowling on the Nintendo Wii. If youre between 18 and 40 and like to have fun and meet new people, contact us for more information. Wed love to have new members join the group.

03.01.2022 Celebrating Cynthias contribution to Wahroonga Social Centre. Cynthia has been supporting people in roles as a volunteer and staff member for 14 years and is well known for her gardening skills. Shes now moving on to be close to family. We wish you all the best Cynthia.

03.01.2022 Flowers and smiles at the Peter Anderton Centre. These beautiful pots have been carefully decorated by the creative people at the Peter Anderton social centre. Thanks to Bunnings in Kalamunda and their activity assistant, Jessika, who donated all the supplies. Everyone went home with smiles on their faces and flowers in their hands. Bunnings Warehouse Australia

02.01.2022 The best of the wild west. Members of the Peter Anderton Centre went wild with a wild west themed week, which was a members request. Staff and volunteers did an amazing job putting the room together, creating a barn yard style photo booth, wanted posters and a games room. ... Members played tin can shoot out and even did some line dancing and sang along to Dolly and Kenny on YouTube. Thanks to the Arts Hub for creating a fantastic ring toss cactus to add to our fun. It was yeehaws and laughs all around.

02.01.2022 Circus Week at Wahroonga Social Centre Circus performers Bec, Kristy, Toni and Nicole entertained guests with magical acts as members joined in games of juggling, blindfolded fishing and hula hooping. Handmade clown masks decorated the dining room along with a huge popcorn machine.

02.01.2022 Bill Buddy: saving money & the environment. Following a chance meeting with Vanessa Rauland from ClimateClever at an Impact Seed pitch event, Justine Colyer, CEO Rise was struck by her innovation and entrepreneurial skills and set about seeing how we could work on a project that brought together our combined interests. Two years on, in collaboration with Vanessa, our non-profit partners MercyCare, Uniting WA, Community Housing Limited, Access Housing Australia Ltd, and Angl...icare WA (Financial Counsellors Network), and a grant from Lotterywest, we were able to work with residents of low income households to develop and launch the pilot of Bill Buddy. Bill Buddy is an app designed to reduce the cost and consumption of utilities. It identifies how much households spend and use and, more importantly, a large range of free or low cost options to reduce that usage. Utilities costs can be a huge burden to low income households and the impact of unnecessary consumption on the planet is well known. This project was an exemplar in bringing together start-up developers, potential users of the app, non-profit service providers and State Government (Lotterywest) to create a solution to a community problem; we are greater than the sum of our parts when we work together. Check out more about the project here: https://www.billbuddy.org https://www.facebook.com/10NewsPer/posts/3921660284517772

01.01.2022 Save the day for the 30th Annual Silent Domestic Violence Memorial March. Show your support on Friday 27th November at the Supreme Court Gardens. https://www.womenscouncil.com.au/

01.01.2022 Bollywood comes to Yirra Mia. As members walked into their social centre they were welcomed with a flower garland to wear around their necks. Members then learnt some Bollywood dancing steps in their chairs before it was time for pin the gem on the Maharajah and a turban tying competition. Have a look at how they went!

01.01.2022 Quality mental health care should be available to all West Australians. Join the rally for mental health at 12pm on November 10th at Parliament House. https://www.facebook.com/PreventSupportHeal/posts/185445916413478

01.01.2022 Haydn loves exploring Perth with Rise's supported accommodation team. His care free personality keeps him active and always on the go - he is a great joy to be around and loves to have fun. Angela, Team Leader

01.01.2022 We all say time flies when you’re having fun and that’s what we always had with our mate, Seamus." A year has passed since Rise volunteer, Seamus passed away and we all still speak of him and miss him every day. This jacket belonged to Seamus and now it’s Robbies. Robbie designed and sewed a teddy bear on the back in the craft room at the Arts Hub. Those that know Robbie know how much he loves teddies.