The Leisure Company in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia | Non-profit organisation

The Leisure Company

Locality: Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6921 2330

Address: 73 Peter Street 2650 Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.theleisurecompany.org

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24.01.2022 Last Thursday, The Leisure Company celebrated International Day of People with Disability - Australia. It was so much fun being able to get together like this after the year we have had! Thank you to our wonderful participants - you make every day special!

23.01.2022 REMINDER: AGM COMING UP WEDNESDAY 18TH NOVEMBER. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU RSVP

22.01.2022 October and November Newsletter and What's on Calendars are out!!!

22.01.2022 Our Programs of Support trial starts next Monday, 31st of August. We are very excited! If you would like confirmation of which Programs you or your dependent are in, please email [email protected]

22.01.2022 Soccer, Lego & Lunch, and long walks in the park

22.01.2022 Today we are having our annual R U OK? Staff breakfast.

22.01.2022 Here is some of the activities our participants have been up to over the last few weeks.

22.01.2022 Thank you to everybody that has registered their interest in our Programs of Support! We have started calling people to check their preferences - you still have until Monday to register your interest. Please let us know if you have not received a copy of our Programs of Support.

21.01.2022 Last week, the participants in our Cafe Skills Program on a Friday morning went out to celebrate all of their hard work! Over the past 3 months, they have been establishing their own Leisure Company Cafe from scratch. They have gained valuable skills and are VERY proud of their efforts - we all are!

20.01.2022 On behalf of all our Participants and Staff we would like to wish Everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New year. The Leisure Company will be closed from 5pm Wednesday 23rd December 2020 and re opening 8.30am Tuesday 5th January 2021 We all look forward to what 2021 will bring.

19.01.2022 Carmel has been telling us for weeks that practice makes perfect, and yesterday she got her highest ever score in bowling! 147 - great work Carmel, can't wait to see the number climb!

19.01.2022 Sweet Sweepstakes! If you regularly attend The Leisure Company on a Tuesday and would like to be a part of our Melbourne Cup sweeps tomorrow, please bring some cash in with you - along with your fascinators! Also, if you regularly attend our Alphy Program at the Rules Club, please note this will be held at our 99 Peter Street centre tomorrow. You can bring a packed lunch, or there will be the opportunity to go out and purchase it.

18.01.2022 We are so pleased to be working for The Leisure Company to transform their three separate buildings into one very amazing centre! What a privilege to be awarded this project and we’re looking forward to sharing the progress with you...

18.01.2022 This past Tuesday, The Leisure Company was very fortunate to receive a cheque from Hotels have Hearts The third Wagga & District ‘Hotels have Hearts’ fundraising dinner was held on 22 November, 2019. This initiative was a collaboration between Wagga Hotels with the purpose of raising funds for local charities. The dinner provided guests with an evening of fine cuisine, quality beverages and outstanding auction items all for a good cause. We would like to say a massive THAN...K YOU to Belinda King from Romano's Hotel, The Union Club Hotel - Wagga Wagga, The Victoria Hotel, and the William Farrer Hotel. What a great initiative for our fantastic community! Pictured is Deanna receiving the check on behalf of The Leisure Company.

13.01.2022 We hope everyone had a fantastic break over Christmas and New Years - it would be fair to say that we are all happy to be back though!

12.01.2022 Looking for a change, do you enjoy working with people.

12.01.2022 Every week, a group of our participants heads out to Magpies Nest Restaurant to help out, learn what they can, and experience a day on the land. You can feel the buzz on a Thursday morning as they get ready for the day ahead. Thank you, Chris, Darren, and Hayley - we are very fortunate for the opportunity!

11.01.2022 Over the coming days, we will be sharing some slides from our Annual General Meeting. Cheers Tony! You light up every room you enter.

11.01.2022 Is there a better way to spend the afternoon? One of these days we will be able to share a photo of Beau's catch of the day!

10.01.2022 REMINDER: COVID 19 Update.. The Leisure Company is continuing to restrict visitors into the buildings and this includes family members, staff from other services and contractors. ... If a family member needs to pick up a participant earlier than finishing time they need to go to reception and the participant will meet you at reception. This also go for when parents/ carers are dropping participants off. Our staff will meet you in the car park next 73 at allocated start time. If it is outside normal drop off or pick up times please go to reception at 73 and our Receptionist will be able to assist you. There are signs at the rear of both 73 and 99 Peter St stating The Leisure Company Staff only past this point. It is important that this instruction is followed.

09.01.2022 One of the Programs of Support we offer is Skill Development, which is focused on building fundamental living skills and independence. Here is Emma, Kelly, and Michelle stocking up on the good stuff!

09.01.2022 Just down the road from Wagga's industrial heart, there's a hidden oasis bursting with potential for any green thumb.

08.01.2022 The Leisure Company is proud to be welcoming Luke Suidgeest who will be supporting The Leisure Company in Wagga Wagga Takes Two...

07.01.2022 Tabitha is preparing canvases for an upcoming exhibition at Rabbit Books. Watch this space! #riverinacommunitycollege #supportedstudio #TheArtFactory #rabbitbooksarthouse #upcomingexhibition #gallery #workinprogress #canvas

07.01.2022 Tuesday night cooking for a few weeks ago. The next round of 6 weeks Tuesday night cooking starts back tomorrow

05.01.2022 S A M Tuesday’s are fast becoming our favourite day of the week because of this guy! He is full of energy, high fives and cheek... lots and lots of cheek! S...am has been a regular customer at the factory and started out asking if he could help out whilst visiting. He loved it that much that the next visit he wanted to do more.... then he found the fish pond and he became chief fish feeder. He enjoyed it that much that the team at Kurrajong put Sam on a one day a week work experience trial! That went VERY well! Sam was appointed Factory Greeter and has shone in the position! Although he refuses to greet anyone without first sitting down with his bud Darby for a cuppa and scone. Last week Neil got a certificate of appreciation from Kurrajong for how things have progressed. We truly believe we should be the ones handing out the thanks for allowing such a great guy to visit each Tuesday in his work shirt ready to make Neil and the team laugh till we cry. Anyway, see you tomorrow Sam! We can’t wait #yeeeaaaaahhhhhbbbooooiiiii www.juneelicoriceandchocolate.com

05.01.2022 Programs of Support - Sensory Garden Can you tell we love the outdoors in Spring? This is Alex, Carissa and Ryan enjoying a Program of Support at the Wagga Sensory Garden. They are never short of a job or a good chat. The fresh produce harvest at the end of the morning is just a bonus!

05.01.2022 Hi friends, Our Autumn Programs of Support have now been emailed to all our participants and their families. Our classic programs of cooking, bowling, swimming and lunch will continue.... We also now offer Laser tag, Morning tea Program and an Administration Skills Program. So check your emails and get your preferences back asap to avoid disappointment.

05.01.2022 Our Tuesday Games Program spent the afternoon making macrame wall hangings. I think I'd like to commission one for myself!

05.01.2022 Our Participants have been busy the last few weeks. Coming into Spring and better weather as well as out new Programs of supports

05.01.2022 We love Christmas parties! The gentlemen that attend the Demonstration Gardens Wagga Wagga had a small celebration on Tuesday. Thank you for having us each week!

05.01.2022 A few snaps from the past week! A bit of RSVP and our Programs of Support.

04.01.2022 REMINDER THE LEISURE COMPANY WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY 5TH OCTOBER FOR OCTOBER LONG WEEKEND. WE HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A SAFE WEEKEND

04.01.2022 "I'm good at my job because I am helpful and friendly with customers". Sam shared her story as part of our My Work Matters series, showing the strengths and contribution people with disability bring to their workplace with the right support.

04.01.2022 ATTENTION ALL PEEPS AND BUSINESSES! World Suicide Prevention Day is coming up September 10 and we want YOU to be apart of it! Due to covid there has been a decline in mental health and as a mental health worker I have seen how difficult it has been and especially with suicide rates being so high. But you can help and be part of something great! All you need to do is put on your most colourful, funkiest socks take a photo of them and yourselves wearing them and tag the word ...#sockittosuicide2020 and tag @wellwaysau and get behind a great cause. Let’s get the word out there together and Sock it to Suicide! #suicideprevention#mentalhealthmatters #2020#goals

03.01.2022 Sally enjoying the sun at the park... You never know what you'll find on a walk! And Carissa sinking three-pointers in our Sports Program

02.01.2022 Today, a minor mix up led to one of our groups searching for an alternative activity. Enter Chaston Street Nursery! They welcomed us in, kept us busy, taught us about some of their stock and put on a lovely spread for morning tea. Thank you so much - our participants had a ball!