The Salt Foundation in Heidelberg West, Victoria | Community organisation

The Salt Foundation

Locality: Heidelberg West, Victoria

Phone: +61 468 317 258

Address: 101 Ramu Parade 3081 Heidelberg West, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 We would like to thank all our support workers, volunteers and all involved in Salt's outreach. We appreciate all the hard work by all involved, especially during this time. We want everyone to know that our food relief is still operating so if you would like some food assistance give us a call. Our support workers are also engaging with their participants too. If you're new to the NDIS or know someone who is, give us a call, we'd love to provide you with some support.

23.01.2022 Things are looking positive for Melbourne. We're excited to see more of our participants engage in the community. We offer safe community access services for those with disabilities. Now is the time to engage and begin to receive support. Whether it be outings, cleaning, shopping, bike rides, transport to see friends or family or medical appointments, we can help. Give us a call on 0468 317 258. To read more about how a support worker can help you, click https://thesaltfoundation.org.au//how-ndis-support-worker/

22.01.2022 Wondering what you can do now that restrictions have eased? Check out TimeOut or WhatsOn to find what's opening up; https://www.timeout.com/melbourne https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/ Or if your participant or your support worker are homebodies, click here for some inspo; https://thesaltfoundation.org.au//what-to-do-with-your-pa/ You might like to do a deep clean or some organizing, go for a walk or bike ride, go grocery shopping and try a new recipe.

22.01.2022 Last Friday the Alice House community celebrated the life of a special community member, Michael Bradley. The community gathered for a farewell afternoon at Alice House to commemorate Michael's life and legacy. Thinking of Michael's family during this time.

20.01.2022 Here are some simple things we can do to improve our well-being so that we can be happy and deal with life’s challenges with relative easy. The three important things to take care of first: - good quality sleep - nutritious food ... - enough exercise What’s next? - Do what you enjoy doing - Manage your stress - Practice mindfulness - Connect with others - Take care of your mental health To read about how you can achieve these things, click here; https://thesaltfoundation.org.au//how-do-i-take-care-of-m/

11.01.2022 Well-being at work is a priority at Salt. It's our priority to help those who reach out. We've discovered a helpful app to improve well-being and thrive in life. Download the Smiling Mind app on your iphone or android by scrolling down to Our App here https://www.smilingmind.com.au/

08.01.2022 We want our community to stay safe and healthy. Personal protective equipment helps keep you and the people you encounter safe from spreading COVID-19. - What PPE do I need to wear? A face mask is required to wear. Gloves, face shields and other PPE are optional.... - What else can I do to stay safe? Wash hands and use hand sanitiser. Stay 1.5 meters away from others. I think I might have COVID-19, what do I do? You should get tested if you have the following symptoms; loss or change in sense of smell or taste, fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or runny nose. - Where can I get tested? Click the following link and scroll down to 'Pop-up Testing' or 'Testing Sites Map' below. https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested-covid-19 - What are the restrictions in Melbourne? To hear the latest updates on the restrictions click here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-co To read more about staying safe, click here https://thesaltfoundation.org.au//staying-safe-and-health/

06.01.2022 It's important to know some mental health resources. Whether its a friend, family member or participant is concerning you, you can let them know some helpful lines to call or articles to read. Mental health helplines Do you need crisis support or suicide prevention? Call Lifeline on 13 11 14... Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Call Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 Are you aged between 5 and 25 and would like counselling? Call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 Are you thinking about suicide? Call Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 Need some mental health or wellbeing support? Call Headspace on 1800 650890 Are you feeling stressed, worried, anxious, low mood or depressed? Call MindSpot on 1800 61 44 34 Want to talk online in a forum about things such as mental health issues, staying well, family issues or grief and loss? Visit Beyond Blue online forums here: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums Do you need suicide safety planning? Download the Beyond blue app or view the we version here: https://www.beyondblue.org.au//beyondnow-suicide-safety-pl Is it an emergency? Call 000

06.01.2022 Health and well-being is important to life a fulfilling life. Our support workers can help you to live a fit life where you can achieve your needs, goals, and everyday tasks with ease. Live a healthier lifestyle and feel accomplished and satisfied. If you have an NDIS plan give us a call to get started 0468 317 258.

03.01.2022 The Salt Foundation together with Open House invite you to join for the end of year celebration for staff, participants and members of the community. It will be a great time enjoy a free meal and to make some connections with others and be part of the community. We will be providing fresh food, as well as frozen meals and other food support. Also, if you have a BIKE bring it along...The Open House's Bike Hut will be opened in case you need to repair or service your bike.... We are taking COVID safety precautions in line with the government recommendations. We will be providing hand sanitising stations so you need to just bring your mask! DATE: Thursday, 10th December 2020 TIME: 3.30pm - 5.30pm LOCATION: Malahang Reserve, Heidelberg West Don't miss out! Looking forward to seeing you there! #nonforprofit #community #communityengagement #communityconnection #socialworker #localareaworker #networking #foodsupport

02.01.2022 How do I accept my disability? Learning to accept your disability is important for your well being and for you to receive the supports you need. It can be difficult to accept your disability but once you accept your disability, you can acknowledge your limitations and begin to move forward and ask for the help you need, the changes that need to be made, and the goals you need to set for your betterment. Step 1 Tell someone who will listen to you Step 2 Find supports and... embrace them Step 3 Accept the things you can no longer do Step 4 Learn about your disability Step 5 Get inspired and motivated Step 5 Get involved in your community To read more about accepting your disability, click here https://thesaltfoundation.org.au//accepting-your-disabili/

01.01.2022 Want to learn more about what goes into the making of a good support worker? Maybe you're a support worker who wants some guidance? Check out the Staff section of our website for helpful tips about how to conduct initial support sessions, understanding your participants disability, how to listen actively and more. https://thesaltfoundation.org.au/staff/