STEPS in Caloundra, Queensland | Community organisation

STEPS

Locality: Caloundra, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5458 3000

Address: Head Office. 9 George Street 4551 Caloundra, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.stepsgroup.com.au

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24.01.2022 STEPS would like to proudly announce the winner of the inaugural Hobart Support Worker recognition Award 2020 as Rose Riley from Montagu Community Living! As a leader in training and education for the disability sector, STEPS launched the inaugural Hobart Support Worker Recognition Award which acknowledges the role of our brilliant Support Workers who work tirelessly to make their community a better place. Click the link below to read more ... https://www.stepsgroup.com.au/steps-support-worker-recogni/

23.01.2022 Every Thursday is Coffee and Cake Day at STEPS in Cairns, run by the students participating in the SEE Program. There is a buzz in the air as the students take it in turns to practice their coffee-making skills, taking orders, and managing money. Best of all, we get delicious coffee and cake !!! Give us a call if you would like to find out more about what STEPS in Cairns has to offer on 4034 5400. We'd love to hear from you.

23.01.2022 Seeing Dante’s face with that big smile when he was told that he had the job his whole body changed, and he was so happy and grateful. You can see that he now has so much confidence, Lisa said. Read Dante's good news story ...

22.01.2022 'Happy World Cerebral Palsy Day! Today we come together as a community to recognise and celebrate the lives and achievements of the 17 million people around the globe who live with cerebral palsy. This year has been a very difficult year for people with CP with the arrival of COVID-19.... Even through these tough times, people with CP have shown their resilience by continuing to reach their goals, develop new skills, and find innovative ways to re-shape their days (even in isolation!) Today we ask you to share with us how you Make Your Mark. Help us to show the world why people with cerebral palsy are the masters of adaptation, creativity and innovation.' #CPMakeYourMark #WorldCPDay Learn more: worldcpday.org/blog

22.01.2022 Our SEE Program students took their learning to another level and visited the beautiful Cairns Botanic Gardens to soak in nature. They explored different types of plants and how they interact with butterflies and insects to create our wet tropics. Some students have been motivated to find out about voluntary work at the Gardens. If you would like to know more about what we do at STEPS in Cairns, give us a call on 07 4034 5400.

21.01.2022 In Alice Springs, AMEPS student, Awur is proudly displaying her First Aid Certificate. Well done, Awur.

20.01.2022 STEPS Employment Solutions Christmas celebration!

20.01.2022 Are you a young returned service man or woman looking for your next step? FREE specialised employment support is available for you. Speak to an employment consultant with experience in transitioning from service to the open employment market. Please call us for more information on (07) 5453 8700 or email [email protected] and get started on your new career path today. Eligibility criteria applies.

18.01.2022 Rachel Christo is a Student Support Officer at STEPS in Casuarina, Darwin. Working with the Adult Migrant Education Program (AMEP) is close to Rachel's heart because the program provides free English lessons as well as support to people new to Australia. 'I love to be able to give students support as they build their new life in Australia.' Read more about Rachel in our latest blog.

17.01.2022 The STEPS Autism Treehouse raffle is raising funds for STEPS Pathways College. Buy a ticket and help support the futures of young people living with autism -www.stepsautismtreehouse.org.au/adventure-raffle. Read on to find out what's so special about Pathways ... STEPS Pathways College is an immersive learning environment offering a hands-on curriculum that allows students to learn by doing, to make mistakes, and try again. ... Young adults living with a disability and/or autism thrive at the College; they are encouraged to reach for their best, supported to succeed, and given enough space to grow their wings. Students study hard, socialise with their peers, and engage in community activities with friends. They learn to cook, clean, budget, use the internet safely, be a good tenant, change a lightbulb, do their laundry, and so much more. The curriculum is individualised for each student, based around their goals for life going forward and it works. Students graduate into a life of independence, a future of their own choosing. Buy a ticket here - https://www.stepsautismtreehouse.org.au/adventure-raffle

14.01.2022 A story by the Literacy 3 level class in the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program at STEPS in Cairns ... 'Sunshine, Swimming & Sightseeing at Trinity Beach 2nd December 2020: Bright and early Wednesday morning Literacy 3 headed to Trinity Beach. On arrival we walked along the beach discovering Turtle Rock and then continuing on a walking trail around the rocky headland. While were we seated on the rocks, marvelling at the view to Double island & Scout Hat a su...n shower cooled us all down beautifully. Some of us took the plunge and enjoyed the balmy water. Some enjoying more than others by swallowing many mouthfuls. Another student was so excited by her first swim at an Aussie beach that she dropped her phone in the ocean while photographing the waves. While some were swimming, others indulged in beachcombing, finding many treasures, whilst a further few lay on the cool grass under the shade of the Beach Almond trees. On the way to lunch we explored the WWII monuments, which both inspired and educated us about the role Cairns played in supporting the war effort. Lunch consisted of sensational salads, fantastic fish and chips and perfect wood fired pizzas. After such a memorable and tiring day a few fell asleep on the returning bus trip back to STEPS. Next day as we met up in class, we were reminded by the red faces that next time we need to re-apply sunscreen more often.' The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment.

13.01.2022 PODCAST ALERT! Want to be inspired? Listen to 'Back to the Future of Events' podcast with our very own Carmel Crouch (Managing Director of STEPS): My Experiment Worked! This podcast captures the vision of STEPS Pathways College and STEPS Charity, and discusses the effects of COVID on the business and the innovative way STEPS is moving forward. Carmel has built capacity, growth, and silver-linings into the future of STEPS and the way forward looks incredibly bright and bold . Listen to the podcast here - http://backtothefutureofevents.com//ep-23-my-experiment-w/

12.01.2022 Today we celebrate the birthday of one of STEPS real-life super-heroes, Brett Mills. Brett has been a loyal and consistent supporter of the work of STEPS, particularly STEPS Pathways College, and has been the wind beneath the wings of many of our projects. Brett, thanks for helping our dreams fly. We wish you the very best of birthdays. #happybirthday

11.01.2022 STEPS Employment Solutions specialise in recruitment for people with injury, illness and disability and are committed to proactively helping our clients find work through the COVID-19 pandemic. We have smaller caseloads so we can offer personalised service and the kind of long term support our clients need. For help with finding work or for free recruitment support phone STEPS on 1300 078 377.

10.01.2022 Lots of memories were made at the Community Services Christmas party 2020! Thanks to everyone that contributed and made it such a fun day. Sausages were eaten ... presents unwrapped ... YMCA danced ... and laughter had all round! #MerryChristmasToAll

10.01.2022 From Friday to Sunday we’re down at the South Queensland Caravan, Camping, Fishing & 4x4 Expo in Kawana. Come and say hello and purchase your tickets to the STEPS Autism Treehouse Adventure Raffle! With prizes over $30,000, tickets start from only $10 each. If you can’t drop in to see us, click the link below and help support young adults with autism and their journey through the STEPS Pathways College. https://www.rafflelink.com.au/stepsautismraffle20

08.01.2022 A LIFETIME OF HOLIDAYS TO BE WON! Purchase your tickets now to the STEPS Autism Treehouse Adventure Raffle and go in the draw to win the Grand Prize valued at over $28,000! The grand prize features a demonstrator model Stirling LX Mk2 Forward Folding Ezytrail Camper Trailer valued at $27,000. Our friends at Experience Outback Queensland, Australia have donated a $750 camp site voucher while ANZ Australia will make sure you’re topped up with $750 worth of fuel for your advent...ure. Purchase your tickets before midday on Friday 30th October 2020 and you will be entered into our early bird prize draw, a 5-night family vacation at Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island! All funds raised at the STEPS Autism Treehouse Adventure Raffle will go towards supporting young adults with autism and their journey through the STEPS Pathways College. https://www.rafflelink.com.au/stepsautismraffle20

03.01.2022 There were tears all round when both Joseph and Louisa completed the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program with STEPS in Cairns. It has been exciting watching them develop and progress with their language, literacy, and numeracy skills and we will definitely miss their flamboyant personalities which kept us all entertained. If you would like to join our program or find out what else we have to offer please call STEPS Cairns on 07 4034 5400.... The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment.

02.01.2022 Who doesn't love a good road trip? Check out the incredible beauty along Queensland's Matilda Way by clicking the image below! Start dreaming, because you could be setting out on your road trip in your very own Stirling LX Mk2 Forward Folding Ezytrail CAMPER TRAILER (valued at $27,000). And thanks to our friends at Experience Outback Queensland, Australia, you could start exploring with a $750 voucher to a range of fantastic camping sites across the outback, fuelled by ...a $750 fuel voucher from ANZ Australia. Just $10 buys you a chance to win a lifetime of Outback Queensland adventures! Purchase your ticket here - www.stepsautismtreehouse.org.au/adventure-raffle All funds raised at the STEPS Autism Treehouse Adventure Raffle will go towards supporting young adults with autism and their journey through the STEPS Pathways College. See more