Umbrella LGBTI Diverse Care Program in Belmont, Western Australia | Community organisation

Umbrella LGBTI Diverse Care Program

Locality: Belmont, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9275 4411

Address: 39 Abernethy Road 6104 Belmont, WA, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Perceived Social Support Among LGBTQI+ Australians Survey The aim of this project is to understand the level of perceived social support among LGBTQI+ Australians. The project will also investigate factors that might make certain people in these communities more vulnerable to a lack of perceived social support than others. Participation is completely voluntary and responses will be kept anonymous. ... https://swinuw.au1.qualtrics.com/j/form/SV_bmBymV2lyhfVcLH

25.01.2022 What a fantastic idea!

23.01.2022 Pride Fairday - Umbrella Community Care team is working hard!

23.01.2022 Yesterday, members of the aged care and education sectors were invited by our Community of Practice Making LGBTI Inclusion Happen in Aged Care to join with them..., to listen and learn from Samantha Edmonds of the National LGBTI Health Alliance. Attendees listened to Sam share our journey and our voice to influence Government policy of improving their acknowledgement and inclusion of people of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity; and intersex status to help drive equity and appropriate aged care and services. Attendees explored providing culturally safe services for LGBTI and diverse people. It was a wonderful afternoon, congratulations to the Community of Practice for creating a top event. Thanks to Jennifer Lawrence and Angela Lowe of Brightwater Care for hosting the event. GRAI Community of Practice member organisations include: Glove Communications Hall & Prior Aged Care Brightwater Care Group Consultivation Silver Chain Group Alzheimers WA Umbrella Community Care Juniper Access Care Network Australia Leading Age Services Australia Curtin Heritage Living

23.01.2022 Our LGBTI groups had a busy December with some fantastic outings to the Amaze Miniature Park and the Vivid Gallery. The group also celebrated Christmas together at the Umbrella office in Belmont.

23.01.2022 Today is Harmony Day and we asked our staff to wear their national costume or outfit to showcase our diversity at Umbrella. The continuing message of Harmony Da...y is Everyone Belongs. It is about community participation, inclusiveness, celebrating diversity, respect and belonging. #harmonyday #harmonyday2019

22.01.2022 This moving Australian documentary traces the life of Colleen: through beautifully portrayed memories, a touching story emerges of a boy, and a man, finding creative ways to negotiate life when the shoe just doesnt fit. Becoming Colleen WA Premiere is organised by GRAI and Transfolk of WA and proudly sponsored by RAAFA Seniors Living.

22.01.2022 Umbrella Multicultural Community Care Services Inc is opening its library doors to the wider public!! You will find yourself surrounded by hundreds of books, al...bums in more than 30 languages (e.g. Polish, former Yugoslav languages, German, Italian, Russian etc.) including huge selection in English language. The library also has an extensive collection of films on DVDs and recorded music on CDs. You can read/browse the books in our library sitting on the comfortable couch sipping complementary tea or coffee, surrounded by soft music. You can also lend out books or CD/films and enjoy them in the comfort of your own home (upon prior arrangements with the librarian). Our library is in Umbrella Multicultural Community Care Services Inc. building on 39 Abernethy Road in Belmont and are open between 10.00AM and 12.30PM. There is a librarian on site every day to help you with your choices and make suggestions. Hope to see you soon. https://www.umbrellacommunitycare.com.au/multicultural-lib/

22.01.2022 Umbrella is proud to have been providing community aged care services for older members of the LGBTI community and their carers since 2012. We believe that everyone has an equal right to enjoy their golden years and that gender identity and sexual orientation should not be barriers to accessing quality aged care services. The organisation is committed to providing training on delivering LGBTI inclusive care. Last week all staff watched an educational video portraying the personal stories and experiences of several older LGBTI people, including with aged care services. In a facilitated discussion staff reflected on the discrimination and prejudice that many older LGBTI people have experienced and talked about how the community as a whole can be more open and accepting.

21.01.2022 All set for Saturday! See you at the Pride Parade

21.01.2022 WE ARE HIRING!! QUALITY MANAGER - FULL TIME We are seeking a professional who will work closely with the CEO and management team, contributing to the management..., growth and sustainability of the organisation and safety and quality care of clients, through a quality policy framework and coordinating funding applications and tenders. Key responsibilities of this position will include: Ensure that Umbrella meets compliance with the Commonwealth Aged Care Quality Standards, in conjunction with the CEO and Executive Manager and management team. Develop and review policies and communicate these to the CEO, staff, volunteers and Board members. Develop and implement quality assurance procedures working closely with the CEO and Executive Manager and management team. Identify and coordinate new funding applications, tenders and other funding opportunities. Support Umbrella Incs Incorporation requirements and coordinate Annual General Meetings and other General Meetings, in conjunction with the CEO and Executive Manager. To obtain the Position Description, please go to Umbrellas web page www.umbrellacommunitycare.com.au and for any enquiries about the position, contact Tania Saggers-Clarke on (08) 9275 4411 or email: [email protected] Applications addressing the Selection Criteria must be submitted by COB Friday, 24th May 2019 to Jan Ryan [email protected] or posted to Umbrella Inc. PO Box 311 Belmont 6984.

21.01.2022 Last Saturday, our LGBTI group celebrated its first anniversary. The activity started at the Dome Cafe were our clients received a collage picture in a nice frame with some chocolate as gifts. Our support staff, Basia was also playing on her guitar while the group tried to sing along, even other costumers in the restaurant joined in Then, the group went to the Casino where they had their first activity one year ago. They had a good lunch, followed by the walk and private opera concert .by Basia Potepa-Knapik.

20.01.2022 Umbrella Community Care team is ready to have lots of fun at this years Fairday!

18.01.2022 Thousands of seniors have been affected by the government's COVID-19 social distancing measures, and may be at greater risk of social isolation and loneliness during these challenging times. Umbrella Inc. has been working to reduce social isolation of seniors through its’ Community Visitors Scheme Program for the last five years. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working hard to keep our CVS clients socially connected with our amazing team of CVS volunteers through phone calls, Skype and other means. If you know someone who is isolated at home (and has a Home Care Package) or lives in a Residential Care Facility please contact Karla Benitez, CVS Coordinator on 0477 707 302 or [email protected].

18.01.2022 Thousands of seniors have been affected by the governments COVID-19 social distancing measures, and may be at greater risk of social isolation and loneliness during these challenging times. Umbrella Inc. has been working to reduce social isolation of seniors through its Community Visitors Scheme Program for the last five years. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working hard to keep our CVS clients socially connected with our amazing team of CVS volunteers through phone calls, Skype and other means. If you know someone who is isolated at home (and has a Home Care Package) or lives in a Residential Care Facility please contact Karla Benitez, CVS Coordinator on 0477 707 302 or [email protected].

18.01.2022 Last Saturday, Umbrella clients, Board members, volunteers, staff and management participated in this years Pride Parade. As always, it was a lot of fun and the... great atmosphere made the whole day amazing. We are STRONGER TOGETHER! Thank you to Pride WA for organising the event and to Every Moment of Lifef.l for the fantastic photos! See more

15.01.2022 Our CEO, Anna Harrison has attended the 4th National LGBT&I Ageing & Aged Care Conference in Melbourne. She commented I am privileged and proud to be part of this amazing conference. The screening of The Coming Back Out Ball movie brought very strong emotions among participants: tears, laughter, coming out, feeling safe among others, unity, understanding, excepting, solidarity and achievements. We live in a wonderful country Australia, heaps to do yet but at least we are on a good track. Umbrella Incs work was also mentioned during the LGBTI Community Visitor Scheme Network presentation.

14.01.2022 The LGBTI Mandurah team spent a beautiful day together with lots of laughter and fun in the end of August! Kelly from Fairbrossen Winery spoiled the group with a lovely wine tasting session which included all the information about the winery. Later on, the group stopped by the Kalamunda Hotel, where they had a nice lunch with live music. The Group also visited the famous Zigzag Art Gallery Kalamunda.

13.01.2022 Happy Chinese New Year 2019 from our Umbrella Family! Happy Chinese New Year to all of you, wish you all the best, good luck and good fortune. : , , , , ,

13.01.2022 We are looking forward to seeing you at the Care and Ageing Expo this weekend! Of course, it would not be a real Umbrella stand without hundreds of Polish paczki (Pohnch-kee) or doughnuts! Come along and visit our booth this Saturday or Sunday (booth 104)! We dare to be a doughnut in a world of plain bagels."

13.01.2022 We are very proud to be part of this important event!! The launch of Living and Loving in Diversity: An anthology of multicultural queer adventures by The Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council (AGMC) on Friday 6 September at North Perth Town Hall puts WA at the centre of a national discussion on how the stories we tell influence everything from who we love to the make-up of our Parliaments and boardrooms. The free event includes a panel discussion with local community LGBTI...Q+, faith and multicultural figures, Dr Pallotta-Chiarolli and book contributors. Bookings are Free on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/living-loving-in-diversity-

09.01.2022 On Thursday, one witness, who was identified as Malloy, gave direct evidence to the Commission about her own discrimination experiences as a member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Questioning (LGBTIQ) community and how this discrimination affected her volunteering and life in aged care.

07.01.2022 Myself and Lisa Baker MLA had the absolute pleasure of opening the Umbrella Community Care Multicultural Library in Belmont today - such an outstanding organisation - lovely to meet their CEO and President, along with their dedication volunteers this morning.

07.01.2022 Dear All, Thank you for coming along and marching with us on this years Pride Parade. We are looking forward to having you on our Umbrella float! We have the f...inal details from the organisers: WHERE TO MEET Please note this year the organisers do not allow people into the site until 7 pm. So, we came up with two options to join our float! OPTION 1 For food/drinks and entertainment - All of our guests are welcome to join Umbrella crew at Birdwood Square for pre-event entertainment and food. Time: 5.00 PM (leaving to join the flat at 6.30 pm) Date: 24th November 2018, Saturday Place: Birdwood Square, Find the Umbrella picnic in the park (next to the Brisbane Hotel), corner of Bulwer street and Beaufort Street. What to wear: Please wear white top, black pants and comfortable shoes. We will have all the accessories with us to make you fabulous for the walk! Be aware, that we might have a cold night, please bring something warm to wear. How to get there: By car or public transport. Regular bus routes are on Beaufort street, from Morley and from the city (Bus number: 66, 67, 68 and 950 stops next to the square) Parking on site: plenty of parking around the square. Please be aware of parking signs. Food and drinks will be served from 5.00 pm only in Birdwood Square (Hummus-Veggie Sandwich, Country Ham Sandwiches, Salami Sandwich with Dill Cream Cheese Spread or Italian Salami Sandwich, tea/coffee, cold water and soft drinks) Transport to the marching site: We will have bus drop off to the marching site from 6.30 PM. Also, Umbrella crew will walk down on Beaufort street with everyone else who wish to walk (10 minutes walk). OPTION 2 Time: 7.00 pm Date: 24th November 2018, Saturday Place: Find the two Umbrella buses alongside Francis Street (float number 20). Please note we will only have drinks available at this location. Our float must be ready to match by 7.45 PM. March starts at 8 PM. After the march people can either use Perth station to go home or join the Umbrella busses back to Birdwood square we should have plenty of space for the ride back. We are hoping to see you there! Looking forward to seeing you this Saturday!

06.01.2022 The Mandurah LGBTI group started the year with some fantastic events. First, they visited the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity at Cracovia Club. The Grand Finale fundraiser is a one-day public charitable fundraiser, which traditionally takes place on the second Sunday of January. The collection is held internationally, and it is managed by the local hubs of charitable activity Collection Centres. 1700 Collection Centres organize the work of 120 000 volunteers. Our char...itable Orchestra plays across the world wherever there is an active and thriving Polish community abroad: Australia, New Zealand, Japan, across Europe, in Americas and on board of Polish ships and vessels and even at the North Pole research station! The day was packed to the brim with events, activities, concerts and sporting challenges and the communities get to come together to have fun and raise funds. Then the group attended a fantastic show at the Fringe Festival, Circus Le Aerial. Feedback from one of the Clients: Just want to say it was a great night out, and know you do your best for your Mandurah children. Luv ya, Oz for love you

06.01.2022 We are ready!

06.01.2022 Some good news story from Poland. Polish couple have given away hundreds of rainbow masks on the streets of their home country in an effort to fight the coronavirus pandemic and to show solidarity to the community, despite unsettling homophobia which has seen the historically conservative nation implement a third of it LGBTQ-free. https://www.starobserver.com.au//polish-couple-hand/194486

05.01.2022 Umbrella Community Care will be there!!

04.01.2022 Umbrella team is getting ready for Pride 2018!

04.01.2022 Enjoy the video of our week-long celebration Diwali Festival. Thank you to The Dance Touch and Simi, for making this event even more joyful #umbrellacommunitycare #wecare #happy #seniors #diwali

03.01.2022 URGENT HELP NEEDED!! We are Hiring!!! Male Home Support Worker CASUAL Umbrella Inc is urgently looking for a Male Home Support Worker to provide support to an independent LGBTI elder living in the City of Victoria Park catchment area. You will be working directly with this person under the Home Care Package departments, undertaking a variety of tasks such as... Domestic assistance duties Personal care duties Individual support such as shopping Respite Transport For more details download the Position Description on our website: https://www.umbrellacommunitycare.com.au/about/work-for-us/ For any enquiries about the position, contact Jan Ryan on (08) 9275 4411 or email [email protected]. Applications including completed employment application form and resume must be submitted to Jan Ryan [email protected] or posted to Umbrella Inc. PO Box 311 Belmont 6984.

03.01.2022 Proud to say the day is finally here. Weve changed the laws so that people who were affected by historical homosexual convictions can have their criminal recor...ds wiped clean. LGBTIQ West Australians shouldnt have to suffer the stigma of a criminal record for consensual acts that are no longer considered criminal. People can apply from today - contact my office for more information. See more

03.01.2022 Ian Mckellen is throwing his support behind the Pride in Ageing program, launched in the UK last week. The program will tackle discrimination in older LGBTIQ+ communities and assist with housing and aged care issues.

02.01.2022 Its Cracovia Party Time! Thank you so much for Cracovia Club Inc for their fantastic hospitality and Kukueczka Polish Dance Group for their amazing performance.

02.01.2022 Elderly LGBTQI+ aged care residents say theyre being forced back into the closet Residents are bravely speaking out for the first time. They claim theyre being forbidden from disclosing their sexuality and in some cases, are restricted from seeing other residents - and there are no consequences for aged care providers that arent inclusive. Theres no consequence for a provider thats not inclusive, Samantha Edmonds