Sisters in the City in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Disability service

Sisters in the City

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 427 616 226

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24.01.2022 Are you a PWD or a support coordinator? Are you looking for someone to add to your team? We have two qualified female support workers who are looking for more hours. Get in contact today! #brisbanecity #supportcoordinator #disability #communityaccess #personalcare #domesticassistance #careyourway

15.01.2022 That's right, owned and run for and by LGBTQIA+ people. We're here for you. Check out our position statement at https://www.sistersinthecity.com.au/services #brisbanecity #ipswichqld #lgbtqiapride #communitysupport

10.01.2022 Its national mental health week! Each year 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental illness. In particular, LGBTI people are vulnerable and we are asking you to check in on your queer friends! Did you know: - 16% of LGBTI young people aged 16 to 27 reported that they had attempted suicide. - 35% of Transgender people aged 18 and over have attempted suicide in their lifetime. - 19% of people with an Intersex variation aged 16 and over had attempted suicide on the basis of i...ssues related their Intersex status. - 8% of Same-Gender Attracted and Gender Diverse young people between 14 and 21 years had attempted suicide, 18% had experienced verbal abuse, and 37% of those who experienced physical abuse. This week we get to think about our mental health and wellbeing, regardless of whether we may have a lived experience of mental illness or not. The week also gives us the opportunity to understand the importance of mental health in our everyday lives and encourages help seeking behaviours when needed. If you need help, here are some services available to you: -Beyond blue - 1300 22 46 36 OR https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ - Life line - 13 11 14 OR https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/ - Suicide call back line - 1300 659 467 OR https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/phone-and-online/ See more

08.01.2022 That's right, its national week without violence! As a community, we stand united with victim survivors of family violence. The Week Without Violence (WWV) is an annual campaign to end violence against women. If you are interested in learning more about this event visit https://www.nifvs.org.au/event-direc/week-without-violence/ #WWV #NorthernVoicesAgainstFV #endfamilyviolence #itaintweaktospeak #SpeakUp #communitysupport #sistersinthecitybrisbane

08.01.2022 Sisters in the City is looking for an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse to work with a client in Windsor for 30 mins per day in the evening, 4-7 days per week. We are interested in an EN who has the capacity to regularly provide this support and the willingness to pick up other shifts adhoc. This role would be perfect for a late career nurse or a nurse looking for a side hustle. As an Enrolled Nurse, you will provide support to clients and their carers in a range of settings including ...clients’ homes and residential facilities. In this role you will work both independently and under the direction of clinical staff to assist clients with: - Mobility - Personal hygiene, dressing, meals and domestic duties including cooking, cleaning and laundry activities - Participation in activities - Attending medical appointments and other similar appointments in the community - Administering medication - Participating in all aspects of their daily living, domestic and community needs Essential criteria: Please note for your application to progress you must meet these criteria. - Diploma of Nursing (EN) with current practitioner registration - Current First Aid and CPR certificate (nationally accredited or equivalent) - Current Manual Handling Certificate (industry specific focusing on people handling activities and the use of equipment to lift or move people) - Hold a current Queensland Class C driver’s license - Current Working with Children Blue Card and National Police Check - Excellent communication skills, verbal and written - Motivated and professional individuals with an understanding of person-centred support - Able to work independently with limited supervision - The capacity to work with people who exhibit Behaviours of Concern - Awareness of the support requirements of a person with diabetes, gastronomy or tracheostomy care needs. If this sounds like you, apply below.

01.01.2022 We love #BandannaDay! Held on the last Friday in October, National Bandanna Day is the flagship fundraising and awareness campaign for Canteen. Since Bandanna Day began it has raised more than $33 million to support young people impacted by cancer. What an important initiative! To learn more or pledge your support visit: https://www.bandannaday.org.au/home #endcancer #communitysupport #brisbanecity #sistersinthecity