Sunnyfield Disability Services in Allambie Heights | Non-profit organisation

Sunnyfield Disability Services

Locality: Allambie Heights

Phone: +61 1300 588 688

Address: 185 Allambie Road 2100 Allambie Heights, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Move over Ian Thorpe, there's a new champ in town! Melanie competed in the State Champion Swimming Competition at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, bringing home GOLD in 50m Freestyle, GOLD in 50m Butterfly and GOLD in 50m Backstroke. Congratulations to our swim star, we're so proud of you!

25.01.2022 Ken from Muswellbrook is back creating another masterpiece. This time a painting to add a splash of colour and help brighten up his home.

24.01.2022 Ethan chose a healthy option for lunch today, making a caesar salad using fresh cos lettuce from the Muswellbrook veggie garden!

24.01.2022 Start your journey to a new home with Sunnyfield. Whether your choice is to live on your own, with housemates or you'd like a break to get away for a bit, Sunnyfield is here to support you with those big decisions. Join our virtual accommodation information session to find out which service is right for you. Book your session at https://www.sunnyfield.org.au/accommodation-info-session-b/

24.01.2022 Residents of Sunnyfield shared homes find new ways to form friendships.

24.01.2022 Yesterday our Allambie Heights Hub celebrated the start of NAIDOC Week with a traditional smoking ceremony followed by a Didge & Dance class. Learning all about the Didgeridoo and how it's played, clients used their clapping sticks to clap along to the beat whilst learning the moves to a traditional dance. Yesterday's cultural experience was made possible by the generous financial support of the Northern Beaches Council through the Community Grant round.

24.01.2022 Our Singleton Hub had a surprise visitor! Santa Claus dropped in to say hello and to see what was on everyone's Christmas list. Thanks to Darlington Rural Fire Brigade for driving him all the way from the North Pole.

23.01.2022 The new Youth Program has kicked off at our Port Stephens Hub. Lucy, who has recently joined Sunnyfield, put her new cooking skills to the test, whipping up some scrambled eggs and a milkshake. With use of only one hand, Lucy learnt how to singlehandedly crack an egg. Well done Lucy! For more information on our Youth Programs, visit https://www.sunnyfield.org.au/servic/hunter-youth-programs/ You can also follow Lucy's journey at 2steps4ward

22.01.2022 Days like today call for an adventure outside. Ben and his Support Worker, Arryn, went to Middle Creek to have morning tea and a walk around Narrabean Lagoon. Whilst they couldn't go for a swim in the lagoon, it didn't stop Ben from trying to get out onto the water.

21.01.2022 Aye aye, Captain! Kane, Dave and Peter from Allambie Heights went on a sailing adventure yesterday near Manly Beach. Sailing instructors showed the boys how to turn the boats left and right and some tips on water safety. Judging from the smiles, they had a fantastic day out on the water!

20.01.2022 Sunnyfield's Skills for Life program has launched at our Bexley and Dulwich Hill Hubs! Each week clients are developing skills in numeracy, budgeting, planning a menu and more. The programs have helped build valuable experience, develop social and communication skills to support active participation in the community and assist with further education goals. The path to independence is looking good!! #goals For more information on our Skills For Life program, visit https://www.sunnyfield.org.au/services/skills-for-life/

19.01.2022 Kaela from Kurri Kurri, with the support of Sharyn, has just completed her 2nd term of the Happy Paws Happy Hearts course - an online course run by the RSPCA on pet and wildlife care education. Congratulations to Kaela, what a great initiative and achievement

19.01.2022 Our Western Sydney hubs have spent the week immersed in the culture of the First Nations people, celebrating NAIDOC Week through smoking ceremonies, indigenous art, traditional cooking and so much more. We welcome anyone and everyone to take part in the celebrations and take this opportunity to trial out our services. For full program of activities, visit https://www.sunnyfield.org.au/event/naidoc-week-2020/

19.01.2022 Aspiring to work in hospitality, Sunnyfield Chatswood’s new introductory Hospitality program helps Libby reach her goals.

19.01.2022 Today the ASX hosted their inaugural Australian Markets Trading Day for Charity. 11 charities, including Sunnyfield, benefitted from the event as the ASX donated all revenue from its cash equity markets trading to the ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation and nabtrade donated the full day’s brokerage revenue. The Today Show also did a live cross to celebrate the ringing of the bell. Thank you ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation for your continued support of Sunnyfield.

19.01.2022 Sunnyfield recognises and celebrates that First Nations people have occupied and cared for Australia for over 65,000 years. We invite you to embrace our rich culture of this country join us as we commemorate with a celebratory NAIDOC Week Program, run every day this week from our Western Sydney Hubs. We welcome you to take this opportunity to trial out our other services too. For full program of activities, visit https://www.sunnyfield.org.au/event/naidoc-week-2020/

18.01.2022 Dominic has been attending Muswellbrook Men's Shed for the past 12 months, where they have made him feel very welcome. Dominic has enjoyed working and assisting on projects and has been recognised for his efforts with a certificate of achievement. Congratulations Dominic, well deserved.

18.01.2022 The Learning Tree group at Singleton Hub enjoyed the beautiful Spring weather in the hubs newly laid synthetic grass, complete with new furniture and equipment. Thank you to Singleton Diggers Club for assisting us in making this project come to life.

18.01.2022 Leanne from Kemps Creek Hub has spent the last month putting together a cupcake drive to raise money for a hub Christmas celebration. Leanne did it all, learning how to bake cupcakes to piping the frosting and delivering to those who bought them. She even designed the cupcake order form as well as the stickers that went on the boxes. Overall, Leanne produced and sold 164 cupcakes and all her hard work has paid off, as she has now raised enough money to take herself and other clients out to a restaurant for a festive feast. Well done Leanne, what a fantastic initiative and amazing result.

17.01.2022 Sunnyfield is proud to be one of the 11 charities benefitting from the inaugural Australian Markets Trading Day for Charity. On Thursday 26th November, the ASX is donating all revenue from its cash equity markets trading to the ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation and nabtrade are donating a full day’s brokerage revenue!

16.01.2022 Lake Macquarie's Junk to Funk program gets clients working together on projects, building them using recycled items. The team have just completed their first pallet garden for the hub. A big thankyou to their volunteer, Graham for mentoring during this exciting program.

16.01.2022 The Bright Nights program has restarted at our Tweed Heads Hub and the group couldn't be more excited. For their first outing they went to Sip and Paint and the photos speak for themselves. The social group enjoyed creating fruity mocktails together as well as a beautiful painting to take home. Check out future activities at https://www.sunnyfield.org.au/ev/bright-nights-tweed-heads/

16.01.2022 Now the days are getting longer and warmer, Port Stephen’s Support Worker, Tracy, has been teaching Andrew how to fish, quickly becoming his new favourite hobby. Andrew is not only enjoying the relaxation of fishing, but has also learnt how to read tides, rig up his line, what bait to use and built new friendships with fellow fishermen.

15.01.2022 Thanks to a grant awarded by the Hills Shire Council, residents at Castle Hill can enjoy their favourite movies any night of the week.

14.01.2022 Liam and Aiden from Muswellbrook Hub learning how to bake in the Learning Tree program. Both boys learnt how to follow a recipe and measure out ingredients. They particularly loved reaping the benefits at the end when they got to taste their sweet treats.

14.01.2022 Nothing could stop these students from graduating, not even a pandemic. We're so proud of our students who are on track to complete their Certificate I in Preparation for Work and Training, thanks to the help of @TAFE NSW

11.01.2022 Ken and Ethan enjoyed being the first clients to test out their new sensory haven at Muswellbrook Hub. Thank you Muswellbrook Shire Council for your generous support.

11.01.2022 Sunnyfield clients were treated to an exclusive online concert with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra as part of their ‘Music for Health’ program. Clients and staff enjoyed a private performance with songs including Jingle Bells, Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, The Little Drummer Boy and Happy (by Pharrell). From all around Sunnyfield, clients logged in and enjoyed this spectacular symphony. Thank you to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for providing such a magical experience.

08.01.2022 Max is a labelling expert, with precision skills like no other. After completing the Sunnyfield SLES program where he learnt the responsibilities of being an employee, Max took on the role of Process Worker at Sunnyfield. For Max, his role is more than just a job, it’s his community - a place where he has formed friendships and life skills promoting independence. Find out why having a job is important to Max and how Sunnyfield Employment Services has helped him achieve ‘awesomeness’.

08.01.2022 Your path to employment starts here. Sunnyfield's SLES program is designed to support people with disability aged 16+ transition from school to employment. Join our virtual information session tomorrow or Thursday to find out more about the program, what skills are developed, how it can be tailored to the individual as well as the opportunity to discuss any questions you may have with Sunnyfield staff. To book, visit www.sunnyfield.org.au/sles-info-sessions/

06.01.2022 Our Short Term Accommodation service in Carringbah has taken Christmas to a new level! The house has beautifully decorated their entrance, spreading a little Christmas joy to everyone who visits.

06.01.2022 School's out! Molly from Maitland Hub has recently finished school and focusing on her independence and community access. Molly has been working at her skills with travel training, keeping fit and active with walks and being a valued member of her community. Very inspiring work from Molly.

05.01.2022 More beautiful creations have come out of Blacktown Hub. Lillian, David, Cassie, Kerrianne and Paul made paper mache bowls as part of their art program, each getting to take their bowls home to brighten up their kitchens.

05.01.2022 Daniel and Brittany from Singleton Hub stepped back into Maitland's history with a visit to Maitland Gaol last week. Taking a tour around the old gaol while listing to the audio guide, they learnt all sorts of interesting facts about the heritage site and daring escapes. They were very excited to share what they had learnt when they got home.

03.01.2022 The all-abilities aqua fitness program has started at our Lake Macquarie Hub, thanks to the genorsity of @lakemaccitycouncil. The group were beyond excited to receive aquatic cowboy hats to tie in with their Wild West theme and enjoyed working out to the beats of their playlist they created specially for the program.

02.01.2022 Tamworth has been spring cleaning and revamping the courtyard this month as part of their sustainability program. Staff and clients all pitched in to prep the area, setup the new herb gardens with soil and plant the seed. All that's left is for the plants and herbs to grow.

01.01.2022 Our Tamworth Hub joined ABC New England North West on Wednesday to celebrate NAIDOC Week. Held in the hub's courtyard, the celebrations started with a traditional smoking ceremony followed by live music from local musicians. Sunnyfield client, L'tisha had the honour of cutting the delicious cake on the day.

01.01.2022 Michelle has been working for Sunnyfield since 1986. Starting out in the production team, she quickly proved she was an enthusiastic and dedicated team member always willing to help others. She is well liked by colleagues and staff and is seen as a friend and leader in the workplace. When a new role of Assistant Team Leader was created, Michelle was the obvious choice. Find out what having a job means to Michelle and how her role at Sunnyfield has impacted her life, helping her to achieve her NDIS goals.