Scope in Ballarat, Victoria | Disability service

Scope

Locality: Ballarat, Victoria

Phone: +61 1300 472 673

Address: 21 Main Rd, Bakery Hill 3350 Ballarat, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.scopeaust.org.au

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24.01.2022 Scope residents Anton, Colin and Shauna were excited to receive their #CommunicationAids in the mail. After the trio eagerly unwrapped the parcel, the aids have continued to keep them busy and entertained! #Scopeaust

24.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on Australians, especially those in Victoria. The National Disability Insurance Agency and NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) have jointly released an open letter to all Victorian participants, their families and carers. https://www.scopeaust.org.au//information-for-ndis-partic/

24.01.2022 Three words we dont say enough, to the people who mean the most in our lives. Lets continue to spread love and positivity, during these challenging times with Key Word Sign!

23.01.2022 Asking #RUOK? can make a real difference in a persons life. If you notice that a friend, family member or colleague seems to be feeling down, #TrustTheSigns and ask them if they are okay. We need to look out for each other now more than ever before. Its ok, not to be ok. Today, learn the #Auslan and #KeyWordSigns for R U OK? Day, so that youre equipped to ask people who use sign language to communicate. Worried someone might be suicidal? Contact Lifeline for crisis support... on 13 11 14. If a life is in danger, call 000. For more resources on how to ask R U OK?, visit https://www.ruok.org.au/.

23.01.2022 Some of our customers have recently participated in online dance sessions with #Rawcus - a series of free online dance classes that are inclusive, celebratory and fun for all to enjoy! #Scopeaust

23.01.2022 Scope customers Mark and Vil have shared a house for many years, and a great friendship has evolved. The pair share similar tastes in music, and often sing their favourite songs, with #ABBA being a regular on rotation. #Scopeaust

22.01.2022 Some of our customers decided to make the most of the current situation and hold an at-home disco! A great night filled with delicious food, classic music and not to mention - fantastic dance moves! #Scopeaust

22.01.2022 Join us for National Social Sciences Week this 8th of September to explore how meaningful progress towards improving access to secure and sustainable employment for people with #disability might be made and measured. To register and find out more visit: http://ow.ly/QaGH50B8a67

22.01.2022 MYTH BUSTERS #Myth: Specialist Disability Accommodation and Supported Independent Living are the same thing! #Fact: Supported Independent Living focuses on the actual support and services to the participant, whilst Specialist Disability... Accommodation focuses on the accommodation. Find out more about Scope's Supported Independent Living service here: http://ow.ly/zQCn50CMxZV

21.01.2022 NDIS UPDATE Access more information about the Call-to-Test service here: http://ow.ly/55nq50AZaQm

20.01.2022 Are you a #DisabilitySupportWorker in need of boosting your resume? Participate in our latest research project and complete a free online course about #pain! Click here to find out more: https://learning.scopeaust.org.au University of Melbourne Human Ethics number 1955921.1

20.01.2022 Key Word Sign Christmas Signs DAY 17: STOCKINGS

20.01.2022 Christmas is a great time to focus on what really matters love, joy, and peace for everyone. Here are some tips to help you spread joy and have a truly #inclusive Christmas. #Scopeaust http://ow.ly/KMhn50CLvzd

19.01.2022 "I have no voice. But I have a lot to say." Those are the words of Tyler Hartfield, a 16-year-old student who relies on a digital voice from an app to speak. Despite the challenges in Tylers life, hes an #inclusive member of his music class in WA. Read Tylers story below! http://ow.ly/AIpx50B5a4F

18.01.2022 To help make the lockdown period more enjoyable, our staff have been organising fun activities for residents one of which being potting flowers and herbs to give to their families as gifts once they can visit each other again. #Scopeaust

18.01.2022 To celebrate #SpeechPathologyWeek2020 , here are some helpful tips on how you can communicate confidently and clearly to individuals with communication difficulties! #spweek Hills District Speech Therapy

17.01.2022 What's your favourite Christmas song? Jingle Bells? DAY 18: JINGLE BELLS

17.01.2022 Have you put up your Christmas lights this year? DAY 16: LIGHTS

16.01.2022 As Melbournians adjust to wearing masks and face coverings, Scope customers have been getting crafty and learning how to make their own! #Scopeaust

16.01.2022 Do you care for a child (aged 0-14 years) with a #disability? Interested in participating in research? We’re inviting you to complete a survey that explores the impact services have on different areas of a child’s life. For more information and to complete the survey, click on the link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/scopechildoutcomes

14.01.2022 When one of our #ShortTermAccommodation services for children had to temporarily close, Scope staff saw the opportunity to give the house a makeover. From themed bedrooms reflecting the interests of the children who visit, to sensory play areas, the home is ready to welcome the children back in style! #Scopeaust

13.01.2022 Are you interested in exploring the future of work for people with #disability? Social Sciences Week in September 2020 is now open for registrations! Want to know more? Visit http://ow.ly/lk1S50B8aCE

13.01.2022 BOREDOM BUSTERS If youre in search for some boredom busting activity ideas, weve got you covered! Start by listening to our latest podcast Sharing experiences using sensory focused story bags. http://ow.ly/QJBq50AT8OW

12.01.2022 In partnership with Sport and Recreation VIC, Scope is leading the Pathways to Participation project removing barriers to #inclusive sports and recreation in Victoria. Input from people with #disability is essential to bringing meaningful change. If you or someone you know has lived experience of disability, we want to hear from you! Complete the survey today and automatically enter into our voucher draw! #Scopeaust http://ow.ly/w11Q50Chkxi

12.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the dads, grandpas, great grandpas and fatherly figures out there you are all heroes in our book! We hope your loved ones spoil you. #Scopeaust

10.01.2022 Meet Darwins Sing Song Signers choir, who unlike most chorale groups, dont sing they entertain crowds by interpreting the lyrics of songs through sign language.#Scopeaust Read more here: http://ow.ly/vPj450Beeqz

10.01.2022 Mark and Tom have set up a new garden from scratch and have learnt many new skills along the way. The garden is now the home to beetroots, onions, carrots, radishes, lettuce and much more! But the garden doesn’t stop there, with plans to add even more plants! #Scopeaust

09.01.2022 SIL TIP #4 We have a variety of accommodation support options for people with a #disability, and can work with you to help you live the life you dream of. Find out more here ... http://ow.ly/w0Ap50CbPif See more

09.01.2022 The Australian and Victorian Governments will enhance the #coronavirus response in disability residential care through a strengthened Disability Response Centre to coordinate and manage outbreaks and keep residents safe. #Scopeaust

09.01.2022 Kmart Australia have introduced a ‘Quiet Space’ which offers customers an opportunity to shop in a low-sensory environment with reduced noise, lighting and distractions from 3.30pm to 5.30pm every Wednesday! This initiative is an effort to support those on the #Autism spectrum, providing customers with a low-sensory shopping experience. Fantastic effort once again Kmart!

09.01.2022 Our customers have been busy planting a vegetable garden, where they have grown several big and healthy potatoes! The potatoes were then transformed into a yummy potato-bacon-egg salad which scored a 10 out of 10 from all who taste-tested. #Scopeaust

08.01.2022 Healthy Mind is a new website designed to help people with #IntellectualDisabilities recognise and regulate their thoughts and feelings. Click the link below to explore the Healthy Mind website for yourself! #Scopeaust

06.01.2022 Dont miss this opportunity to register for Social Sciences Week on the 8th of September! The event will explore the future of work for people with a #disability and will be held entirely online! Register here: http://ow.ly/RVjo50B8acg

06.01.2022 This #RUOK? Day lets pause and chat with a friend or colleague. Right now, its harder than ever for us all mentally to engage with each other, and some are finding the physical and mental isolation a real challenge. R U OK day is a good reminder to check- in on our mates, family and friends, and ask R U OK?... Learn the Key Word Signs to ask R U OK? so that you can talk to people who use #KeyWordSign to communicate. #Scopeaust For more resources visit https://www.ruok.org.au/.

06.01.2022 Its really important to schedule time for self-care. Our customers have been doing just that by hosting their own pamper sessions! #Scopeaust If you need some activity inspiration, look no further than here: http://ow.ly/eqMe50B5cjm

04.01.2022 Do you feel unsure about how to interact with people who have a #disability? Here are 5 tips to help you feel more confident when speaking to someone living with a disability. #Scopeaust http://ow.ly/wzbp50BnEiU... *Image taken before covid-19*

03.01.2022 Feeling safe and being safe is a priority for everyone at the moment, so weve created #EasyEnglish documents about the recent change in restrictions in both metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. Download them here today: http://ow.ly/bmsb50B4dyp http://ow.ly/8BSo50B4dyo

03.01.2022 Which Christmas tradition are you looking forward to the most this year? DAY 14: CHRISTMAS TREE DAY 15: SANTA

02.01.2022 Information for #NDIS participants in Victoria during COVID-19 The National Disability Insurance Agency and NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) have jointly released an open letter to all Victorian participants, their families and carers.

02.01.2022 Scope is proud to release a new online learning package for support workers, teachers and other professionals who work with people with complex #communication needs. Thanks to funding from the Victorian Department of Health & Human Services, a limited number of free online learning packages are available to Victorian service providers. Learn more and register here: https://www.speakupandbesafe.com.au/training

01.01.2022 Our annual Telescope writers’ showcase is back this time, at Melbourne Fringe Festival! Telescope gives people with disability a platform for self-expression and a way to share their writing talents with the community. So, join us at the Telescope awards online to hear these fantastic stories for yourself!... When? Friday 27 November, from 6pm to 8pm Where? Online (Zoom) #MelbFringe Register for free today! http://ow.ly/aRVK50CpGnU

01.01.2022 Recently, we worked with Commonwealth Bank to ensure all customers can understand important information and make informed financial choices, through the use of #EasyEnglish. To find out how we can help your organisation become #accessible and #inclusive, click the link!