Southern Stay Disability Services Inc in Warrnambool, Victoria | Disability service

Southern Stay Disability Services Inc

Locality: Warrnambool, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5564 3444

Address: 181 Fairy Street 3280 Warrnambool, VIC, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 https://mcusercontent.com//bdc8dac3-6d4e-4/Issue_11.01.pdf Check out what's been happening at Southern Stay!

20.01.2022 Visitor Restrictions for Southern Stay Residential Facilities Updated Information No.2 Increase to Visitor Hours From today DHHS directions will allow for one visitor, per resident, per day for two hours. This is up from one the previous limit of one-hour visits. This will be welcome news for many residents and families. Please continue to follow the advice below.... Do not visit our residential facilities if you: are unwell with flu-like symptoms, such as a cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath, or fever of 37.5 degrees or higher have been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days are waiting for a coronavirus (COVID-19) test result are under 16, unless visiting a resident who is receiving end-of-life care Southern Stay will take extra precautions when it comes to visits. At this stage these include: making sure visits are kept short (under 2 hours) allowing no more than one visitor, including doctors, at a time having all visitors wear a face covering. making sure visits occur in a resident’s room, outdoors, or in a specific area designated by the house supervisor - there should be no visiting in communal areas No children aged under 16 years are permitted to visit, except in special circumstances. Visitors must have had their influenza vaccination to visit a residential facility. As previously communicated residents may be able keep in contact with family and friends through any of the Step 3 directions. This may include meeting up outdoors (10 people max) including exercise, outdoor dining and attractions. For further information visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/third-step-regional-victoria-covid-19 If you cannot visit your family and friends in a residential facility, it is important to keep in touch. Please arrange with the house supervisor how we can assist you in keeping in touch, this may include making phone or video calls. Please speak to the house supervisor if you have any queries. We will advise you promptly as Government directions change. Paul Lougheed Chief Executive Officer

19.01.2022 Notice is hereby given that the 3rd Annual General Meeting of Southern Stay Disability Services Inc will be held online on Monday 19th October, 2020 at 5.30pm. All members are invited to attend and will be provided with a link to join the meeting. The AGM will be held to;... accept the minutes of the last AGM to approve the Annual Report including financial statements elect the Board of Directors & office bearers confirm the annual membership Membership to Southern Stay is $5.00 / year. For further information please contact Jodie Hamilton [email protected] Regards Paul Lougheed Chief Executive Officer

19.01.2022 Are you missing all your work mates? Here is an opportunity to go for a walk together and catch up. October is Breast Cancer awareness month and Souther Stay this year due to COVID restrictions is holding a walk to raise money and increase our physical activity after the lock down. A walk around town will be held in... Hamilton on Friday 16th October at 1.00pm 2.00pm leaving from 46 Brown Street Warrnambool on Thursday 22nd October at 1.00pm 2.00pm leaving from 181 Fairy Street Entry is $5.00 with all money raised going to the Breast Cancer Network. Everyone is welcome, participants, family and friends. Wear something pink. To register please contact the 55643444 * Social gathering third step restrictions will apply including groups of 10 at a time and wearing of face masks

16.01.2022 Fun and creativity has been the highlight of all the restrictions. Wonderful news that regional Victoria is on the road to recovery.

16.01.2022 ADMINISTRATION OFFICER TRAINEESHIP - WARRNAMBOOL Westvic Staffing Solutions in partnership with Southern Stay Disability Services Inc are seeking an enthusiasti...c, well presented and motivated Administration Support Officer to join their Reception and Administration team. Commencing January 4, 2021, the successful applicant will complete a Certificate III in Business. For more information and to apply, please visit our website https://westvic.org.au//administration-officer-southern-s/

15.01.2022 Article in the NDIS provider Newsletter featuring Southern Stay Southern Stay Disability Services finance and claiming team: Kripa Shetty, Alana Nash, Jodie Hamilton and Daniel Pearson ... Working with providers to improve payment requests The NDIA’s payment assurance program samples a number of NDIS providers each quarter to confirm payments are accurate. Feedback from a registered provider showed this can be a positive experience and lead to improved success with payment requests. Southern Stay Disability Services Inc provides accommodation and support services for people with disability in south-west Victoria and was one of the providers recently sampled. ‘The NDIA contacted us with a list of payment requests to be reviewed,’ said Daniel Pearson, their Chief Financial Officer. ‘Initially we were concerned about what this could mean, but we found the experience very helpful. ‘The Payment Assurance team explored and reviewed our records and recommended how we could improve. ‘Some of the suggestions related to service bookings and accurately reflecting the support start and end date for each payment request. ‘We’re still learning and things are changing all the time, but the NDIA staff supported us to improve our payment claims,’ said Daniel. Providers must keep accurate records of supports delivered and supply evidence on request from the NDIA. Southern Stay Disability Services successfully manages their payment requests through a client management system which connects with rosters and payroll. ‘We worked collaboratively with 5 other organisations in our region to purchase a good system,’ explained Daniel. ‘Every 2 weeks, we upload a bulk payment request in the provider portal and the NDIA pays us within 48 hours.’ The NDIA is working to improve the provider payment experience and the NDIS Service Improvement Plan commits to new systems to make sure providers are paid promptly and accurately. In August 2020, an average of 96.6% of payment requests were successful. Unsuccessful payment requests are often due to issues with service bookings. For more information: Southern Stay Disability Services website - www.southernstay.org.au provider payment assurance program including templates - https://www.ndis.gov.au/prov/working-provider/getting-paid providers can use to document support delivery provider portal step-by-step guides - https://www.ndis.gov.au//myplace-provider-portal-and-resou.

10.01.2022 BUSINESS TRAINEESHIP - SOUTHERN STAY HAMILTON Westvic Staffing Solutions in partnership with Southern Stay Disability Services Inc. are seeking an enthusiastic,... well presented and motivated Trainee Administration Support Officer to join their reception and Administration team in Hamilton. To find out more and to apply, please visit our website https://westvic.org.au/jobs/southern-stay-hamilton-2/

10.01.2022 Southern Stay has an exciting opportunity for a participant who meets the funding criteria to access this Specialist Disability Accommodation. For a copy of the application form please contact our admin team. 5564 3444 or email [email protected]

07.01.2022 Happiness is a real result of choice, inclusion and achievements!

06.01.2022 Southern Stay would like to congratulate staff member Otha Akoch on his election to the Warrnambool City Council. Otha has provided caring and professional support to our participants over a number of years. He is a highly regarded member of the Warrnambool community and will no doubt provide positive leadership to the Council.

01.01.2022 A different type of mask today as we welcomed back participants to day programs.