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The Mai-Wel Group

Locality: Maitland, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4057 2900

Address: 555 High Street 2320 Maitland, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 The Australian Government has released an Introductory paper outlining an approach to measure the impact of a new National Disability Strategy and the NDIS thro...ugh agreed sets of outcomes, indicators and measures. We want your feedback on it. You can read the paper and have your say by visiting www.engage.dss.gov.au

24.01.2022 On Thursday, Jo from @Cessnock City Council dropped into our new Mai-Wel on Vincent in Cessnock to present some prizes to Lorie and Emma who took out some winning prizes for their entries in the Get Creative Competition. Congratulations! The competition was part of Council’s community engagement process for the review of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan which will outline the practical steps to be taken to create a more inclusive community for people with disability liv...ing in and visiting the area. The Get Creative Competition asked people to create a drawing, painting, song or poem that responds to the question What does inclusion look like in Cessnock City? In addition to the Cessnock-based competition, Mai-Wel participants and staff completed surveys to provide valuable feedback on what they would like to see in the City of Newcastle.

20.01.2022 Below is a link to the newest edition of the Disability Royal Commission Connect newsletter. We will continue to share links to the fortnightly newsletter or you can subscribe to receive your copy via email at https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au//connect-newslet

20.01.2022 Mai-Wel Creative Arts successfully held its first visual arts professional development program, which ran for eight weeks at the local Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG). During the program, artists were immersed in the contemporary art world, inspired by various exhibitions and artists. They observed the curation and installation process within the gallery and utilised the professional studio space. To read all about the fun time artists had developing their professional visual arts skills at the MRAG, visit https://maiwel.com.au/mai-wel-creative-arts-professional-d/

19.01.2022 Mai-Wel LabourForce Solutions teamed up with Job Quest recently for the delivery of digital literacy training for mature job seekers. Read more at the link. Are you interested in this type of training, or know someone who might be?

18.01.2022 Shay is a local job seeker who has found her ideal job with support from Mai-Wel LabourForce Solutions. For more information about how MWLFS can support you to achieve your employment goals, visit www.mwlfs.com.au/jobseekers

18.01.2022 On 28 September, our Mai-Wel LabourForce Solutions team started changing the ways they meet with job seekers, in line with some updates to mutual obligations. To read the important changes to job seekers mutual obligations, visit https://mwlfs.com.au/mutualobligations/.

18.01.2022 Congratulations to Jacob, Max and Toby who have recently obtained their First Aid Certificate as part of the Cert II Horticulture course delivered by Transformational Institute at Telarah BowlingClub. The Cert II Horticulture will provide job seekers with skills and knowledge across land care, garden maintenance and plants in general. Spring brings lots of opportunities for employment in garden maintenance and having the Cert II qualification under their belt paired with a First Aid Certificate will give the job seekers a competitive edge in the field. Read more about the training at www.mwlfs.com.au/firstaidhorticulture

17.01.2022 Expressions of Interest will close soon for A Sense of the City, whick kicks off next Tuesday (16 Feb) at Newcastle City Hall. We have just a few spaces for participants to join in on the fun. Participants will learn about visual and sound production using industry programs and equipment. The program is held each Tuesday at Newcastle City Hall for 12 weeks, starting next Tuesday.... Full information and the online Expression of Interest form is at this link, or www.maiwel.com.au/asenseofthecity/ To chat about the program, give us a call on 4057 2900 or [email protected]. A Sense of the City is possible thanks to City of Newcastle.

17.01.2022 After successfully completing a Foundation Skills Course with TAFE NSW online during the COVID-19 lockdown earlier in 2020, Rebecca is now tackling a Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways. Through her training opportunities, Rebecca has been refreshing her language, literacy and numeracy skills, learning to complete workplace forms and measurements, while also brushing up on her resume and cover letter writing skillss (just to name a few). Great work Rebecca!... https://mwlfs.com.au/newsrebecca/

17.01.2022 Do you recognise these local faces? Thanks to Hunter Signs the awning of our new Mai-Wel on Vincent site has been installed. Mai-Wel on Vincent, at 201 Vincent Street in Cessnock, is the home of all Cessnock-based Mai-Wel support services, including;... Creative Arts www.maiwel.com.au/creativearts Life skills development and social supports www.maiwel.com.au/lifefundamentals School Leaver Employment Supports www.mwlfs.com.au/sles/ Disability Employment Service www.mwlfs.com.au/disabilityemployment Youth Employment Service (Transition to Work) www.mwlfs.com.au/youthemployment Contact the team on 4015 8970 or [email protected].

16.01.2022 With camera in hand, we visited Delnorth in Thornton recently to see how Mai-Wel LabourForce Solutions has supported Rob, Jeff and their team for success. From labour hire through to Post Placement Support, Rokia and the MWLFS team have been there every step of the way, ensuring Jessi and her Production Line Crew workmates gain confidence and skills for work. www.mwlfs.com.au

15.01.2022 A big congratulations to Lesley, who has landed the job of her dream in Leisure and Lifestyle at RFBI Residential Aged Care in Kurri Kurri. When she commenced her job search with Mai-Wel LabourForce Solutions in January 2018, Lesley identified a Lifestyle and Leisure role was the career goal she wished to achieve. To achieve it Lesley was supported to complete a Certificate III in Individual Support Aged Car, Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational pathways and Cer...tificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle, in addition to completing some work placement at RFBI Residential Aged Care where she is now employed. Congratulations Lesley! https://mwlfs.com.au/newslesleysjob/

15.01.2022 Happy Valentine's Day!

14.01.2022 Sam has been participating in Step Up twice a week under her School Leaver Employment Support (SLES) funding to build her work capacity, develop employment skills and gain confidence. With goals to develop her communication skills, explore vocational pathways options, make new friends and secure part-time employment, Sam has been embracing the many opportunities available through Step Up to prepare and explore the world of work. To date Sam has been supported to update her ...resume and cover letter, worked on her communication skills through practice interviews, looked at local work experience options, applied for some jobs of interest and started a Foundation Skills course in Retail. With Step Up and SLES, Sam is on the way to achieving her employment goals. Read more about SLES and Sam’s Step Up experience at the link.

14.01.2022 The Mai-Wel Group Annual Report for 2019/20 was launched this week and is available to view on www.maiwel.com.au/resources or directly at this link: http://ow.ly/Eby450C6IPd Compilation of the report is a big job but such a great opportunity to appreciate just how much we've been faced with and accomplished in the past year. We hope you enjoy the read.

12.01.2022 Creative Arts opportunities available now! Creative Arts in Maitland and Cessnock have supported studio opportunities available now for aspiring or experienced artists and musicians. Some of the current supported studio opportunities in Maitland include:... ‘All About Colour’ on Monday afternoons - Explore the magic of colour through creative art as therapy. This is a gentle approach to art making for well-being and positive social connections Join the ‘Band’ on Tuesday afternoons Come together in the studio with other musos for a jam in the studio to practice and learn new songs on the instrument of choice. Creative Arts Mentors will ‘Arts 4 All’ on Thursday mornings A weekly social group that focuses on collaboration to explore different visual arts mediums and concepts, and uses contemporary and traditional arts appreciation and research to inspire or influence new work. ‘Creative Chill’ therapeutic art sessions on Thursday afternoons. For more information about Creative Arts, visit www.maiwel.com.au/creativearts or contact us on 4057 2900 or [email protected]

11.01.2022 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Wishing you a safe and happy 2021.

11.01.2022 Our Annual Supported Employee Awards ceremony was held yesterday, to celebrate the contribution and dedication of four incredible workers. A big congratulations to Steven, Sharon, Christopher and Steven for a combined 95 years of service to Mai-Wel! https://maiwelenterprises.com.au/newssupportedemployeeanni/

10.01.2022 A pinch and a punch for the first day of the month. Can you believe it’s 1 December already? Today participants and staff at The Hub in Maitland welcomed the return of Rudy the elf to spread some Christmas cheer across the site. While COVID-19 has had little impact on Santa and the elves at the North Pole, Rudy’s taking some precautionary time out in quarantine before he is let loose in The Hub.

10.01.2022 Recently some Step Up participants, using their School Leaver Employment Supports funding, completed a 6-week COVID-19 infection control course. Using the Thrive Cafe commercial kitchen and simulated workspace at Mai-Wel LabourForce Solutions in Maitland, the group learnt to stay safe, clean and healthy in a kitchen environment as well as out in the community. Our team has prepared lots of training opportunities like these and more for participants and job seekers in 2021. K...eep your eyes out for more information or give the team a call in the new year on 4015 8400. https://mwlfs.com.au/newscovidcourse/

10.01.2022 ICYMI: Connect 14 is out. In this edition we look at some of the data about First Nations people with Disability, recap our recent hearing, discuss our research reports and cover our participation in the recent National Youth Disability Summit. http://ow.ly/xmje50BZlUr

09.01.2022 We'll be pausing for a one minute at 11am today for Remembrance Day, to pay tribute to the men and women who have served and are still serving in our defence forces and remember those who have died or suffered in conflicts, wars and peacekeeping operations. #WeRememberThem

08.01.2022 The Royal Commission sends out a newsletter every fortnight called Connect. We want to know what you think about it. We have a short survey running at the momen...t so you can provide feedback on how you like to read it and what you want to see in it. You can fill out our survey here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VP7SMRQ The survey closes on 6 November. The latest edition of Connect is out now. Read it on our website and while you're there, don't forget to subscribe. https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au//connect-newslet

08.01.2022 Dianna of Linuwel Steiner School is a local employer experiencing the benefits of engaging Mai-Wel LabourForce Solutions (MWLFS) to find the right employee for her team. For more info about MWLFS services for job seekers and employers, visit www.mwlfs.com.au

08.01.2022 Meet Abby, Service Lead of the Mai-Wel LabourForce Solutions(MWLFS) Business Development Team. If your business is looking for your next employee, she and her team can help! See more of what MWLFS can do for you and your business at www.MWLFS.com.au

08.01.2022 Mai-Wel LabourForce Solutions is here to support you through your job search. You’re not alone. Reach out to our experienced team at www.mwlfs.com.au.

07.01.2022 Another of our talented Mai-Wel Creative Arts participants has entered the Challenge Community Services on display now at Tamworth Regional Council. Well done Briety! You can show your support for Briety's art by voting for her artwork "Outer Space" (pictured below). To vote, click the image below and hit 'Like'. Liking this post alone won't count towards Briety's votes, please click the image and while it is displayed large on your screen hit the 'Like' button.... Voting closes at 5pm Tuesday 8 December 2020. Good luck Briety!

07.01.2022 Suzie enjoyed some coastal air with her Community Living supports this week, strolling the water's edge of Carrington and the Newcastle foreshore. While out and about, Suzie enjoyed watching dogs playing in the water and walking with their humans, seeing the ships and boats floating through the harbour and having lunch at Strezlecki Lookout overlooking the ocean. If you would like support to get out and about in the community, Mai-Wel Community Living team can support you to achieve your goals. Visit www.maiwel.com.au/livingoptions or contact us on 4057 2900 or [email protected].

06.01.2022 It look just one week for Pauline's powered wheelchair to be approved for full funding in her NDIS plan, thanks to a team effort from Mai-Wel Support Coordination, Supported Living and the Mitchell Integrated Therapy Occupational Therapists Ebony and Jo. Pauline is thrilled with her new powered wheelchair in her favourite colour. It's not only visually appealing but has been custom-designed to meet her needs making her community access easier, more comfortable and safe. This... is a really great story and one we are proud to share. To read more, visit www.maiwel.com.au/paulineschair Image captions: Image 1: Pauline (in front) with her the sister Wendy and brother-in-law Neil. Image 2: Pauline (in front) pictured with Mai-Wel’s Supported Living Service Lead Bianca, Mitchell Integrated Therapy OT Ebony, Mai-Wel Support Workers Sarah and Carmen, and Mitchell Integrated Therapy OT Jo.

04.01.2022 Taking the first or next step in the journey to your ideal career isn't always easy. If you are aged between 15 and 24 years, Jessica and the team of Youth Support Mentors can support you in your education and employment journey with Mai-Wel LabourForce Solutions and Transition to Work. For more info or to submit an online enquiry, visit www.mwlfs.com.au/youthemployment

04.01.2022 Step Up is Mai-Wel's School Leaver Employment Supports program, supporting young people for up to 2 years after finishing Year 12 to build capacity for employment, develop skills and confidence, and explore employment and vocational pathways. Step Up in Maitland is welcoming expressions of interest for a range of supports, including: Workplace numeracy and literacy supports Working in an admin environment... Skills for work Thrive Scents Thrive Cafe Social and communication for work Step Up supports are also available at the new Mai-Wel on Vincent in Cessnock. For more information about Step Up, visit www.mwlfs.com.au/sles or contact us on 4015 8400 or [email protected].

04.01.2022 Our team have spent some time at Delnorth in Thornton this week, filming a little story about their partnership with Mai-Wel LabourForce Solutions (MWLFS) to provide employment opportunities for local job seekers. Here’s a little behind the scenes shot of the video coming very soon featuring Rokia of the MWLFS Post Placement Support team.

04.01.2022 It's just 6 weeks til Christmas! Mai-Wel Enterprises' gift hampers are available for order now. Get your order in ASAP to have your hampers ready for collection or delivery before Christmas! See the 2020 Hamper Guide at www.maiwelenterprises.com.au/hampers

04.01.2022 With City of Newcastle, we are happy to share an exciting new opportunity available for people with disability in Newcastle and surrounding areas, commencing in February 2021. A Sense of the City is a 12 week program for creative storytellers with disability to collaborate with like-minded people and dive into creative self-expression. Participating artists will learn about the world of visual and sound production, and will use industry programs and equipment. A Sense of the... City will be held each Tuesday for 12 weeks commencing 16 February 2021 at Newcastle City Hall. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ARE OPEN NOW and spaces are limited. For more info and to submit your expression of interest, visit https://maiwel.com.au/asenseofthecity/

03.01.2022 Our Mai-Wel Creative Arts participant Gabi has entered the Challenge Community Services Art Competition on display now at Tamworth Regional Council. You can show your support for Gabi's art by voting for her artwork "Spaceship" (pictured below). To vote, click the image below and hit 'Like'. Liking this post won't count towards Gabi's votes, make sure you like the image in the Art Competition album. ... Voting closes at 5pm Tuesday 8 December 2020. Good luck Gabi!

02.01.2022 Throughout 2020, with support from Mai-Wel's Youth Employment Service, Transition to Work, Chloe's completed a vast list of training, including Infection Understanding & Control, COVID-19 Certification for the Professional Beauty Industry and Proper Sanitation and Disinfection. Furthermore, she completed her Certificate III in Nail Technology, continued to make progress in her Beauty Therapy apprenticeship and enrolled in a Cert IV in Leadership & Management. What a year! Well done Chloe. https://mwlfs.com.au/newschloestrainingttw/

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02.01.2022 David is a local job seeker who has found a rewarding job at Quinns on Melbourne through Mai-Wel LabourForce Solutions (MWLFS). If you are looking for work, check out some of MWLFS’ job vacancies available with local employers at www.mwlfs.com.au/jobvacancies

02.01.2022 Our next public hearing begins on Monday at 10 am AEST/ 11 am AEDT. The hearing is examining the experience of First Nations people with disability and their families in contact with child protection systems. The hearing will be streamed on our website http://ow.ly/FYHA50CpOZR

01.01.2022 SUPPORT WORKERS WANTED Are you looking for the next step in your career? We are seeking dedicated Support Workers to join our team at The Hub on a casual basis, to support participants across a range of initiatives and activities to maintain and enhance their social, recreation and independent living skills.... If you have experience in disability support and are passionate about supporting people to live the lives they choose, please check out our Support Worker career opportunity, particularly the selection criteria, at www.maiwel.com.au/careers APPLICATIONS CLOSE 1 NOVEMBER 2020.