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24.01.2022 Wazka's Kids Club If you haven't booked in already then now is the chance. We have got some awesome things planned. Kids will need to be Dropped off at the Wazka Office in Korumburra by a Parent and picked up from the Wazka Office. Children with need to bring a packed lunch also.... Please call 5655 2748 to book in today. Spots are filling fast. . . . #kidsclub #kids #dailyprograms #monday #wednesday #friday #funtimes #beach #park #cooking #movies #artsandcrafts

17.01.2022 It’s okay, not to be okay was started in 2016 by three grieving sisters who lost our brother Ben to suicide. It’s okay, not to be okay aims to bring the important conversations of mental health, suicide prevention and grief to the community. They do this by hosting events, running social media campaigns and selling merchandise. They encourage people to break stigma by wearing their message and being a part of this important conversation. All profits from the merchandise sales... gets donated annually to a charity that the girls choose to support. Recipients of their donations in the past have been Support After Suicide and Lifeline. To buy merchandise go to https://www.itsokaynottobeokay.com.au/ . . . @__itsokaynottobeokay__ @lifelineaustralia @kidshelplineau #itsokaytonotbeokay #suicide #suicideprevention #suicideawarness #lifelineaustralia #helpline #helpisavailable #follow #fackbook #instagram #ndid #ndisprovider #clothing

13.01.2022 We are looking for some outstanding Male and Female Support Workers that are wanting to make a difference in the lives of people with Physical and Mental Disabilities. What we are looking for: - Genuine - Caring... - Reliable - Outstanding Time management - Organisation - Well Presented - Out of the box thinkers. Responsibilities and duties: - Provide support to participants - Offer support to participants and assist them to participate in all lifestyle activities of their choice and meet daily living needs as well as attain better social participation in their community. - Provide short-term focused interventions, support and mentoring to participants. - Support and assist participants to achieve their goals and needs in relation to approved NDIS plan. To be eligible for this position, you must: - Have a Minimum Level 3 in Mental Health or Alcohol and Other Drugs - Hoist Training would be highly desirable. - Have a minimum of two years paid experience - Have a range of availability and be willing to work weekends - Driver’s License. - Current Working with Children's Check - Current valid First Aid Certificate - Current National Police Check - Own your own car and have full comprehensive roadworthy vehicle insurance. - An understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) - An understanding on how to manage a case load and do this with ease. - An ability to organise your own timetable/roster and meet deadlines/appointments. - An ability to write indepth case notes and do this articulately and clearly. - A passion for making a difference and have high work ethics. - Experience in the Disabilty and Mental Health industry will be highly desirable. If you previously experience in Mental Health or Personal Care then please send your resume to [email protected] We have Permanent Part-times positions in 4 different locations. Cardinia, Casey Area South Gippsland, Bast Coast Area Latrobe, Baw Baw Area Ferntree Gully

12.01.2022 Wanting to attend the gym but lacking the self confidence. Wazka Support Services is here to support you and to help you achieve your goals. Please contact the office on 56557248

11.01.2022 Dissociative identity disorder used to be called multiple personality disorder. It is a rare and complex psychological condition where a person’s identity is fragmented into two or more distinct personality states called ‘alters’. The facts Estimates on the prevalence of DID vary widely. Studies show it can affect anything from 0.01% to 15% of people. It is more common in areas that have experience large-scale trauma such as war or natural disasters.... DID is more commonly diagnosed in women than men. The majority of people with DID have experienced severe trauma in childhood, and dissociate as a way of coping with a situation that is too violent or traumatic for their conscious self to handle. DID was called multiple personality disorder until 1994, when the name was changed to reflect a better understanding of the condition. DID is likely caused by many factors, but many people with DID have experienced severe physical, verbal or sexual abuse during childhood, usually before the age of nine. The stress of war or natural disasters also can bring on dissociative disorders. A child who learns to dissociate in order to endure a traumatic experience may use this coping mechanism in response to stressful situations throughout life. . . #DID #dissociative #identity #disorder #ndis #ndisprovider #participants #mindfullness #mentalhealth #mentalillness #verbal #childhood #welisten #wecare

05.01.2022 Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. It’s a feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s to come. The first day of school, going to a job interview, or giving a speech may cause most people to feel fearful and nervous. But if your feelings of anxiety are extreme, last for longer than six months, and are interfering with your life, you may have an anxiety disorder. Anxiety is a key part of several different disorders. These include:... panic disorder: experiencing recurring panic attacks at unexpected times. A person with panic disorder may live in fear of the next panic attack. phobia: excessive fear of a specific object, situation, or activity social anxiety disorder: extreme fear of being judged by others in social situations obsessive-compulsive disorder: recurring irrational thoughts that lead you to perform specific, repeated behaviors separation anxiety disorder: fear of being away from home or loved ones illness anxiety disorder: anxiety about your health (formerly called hypochondria) post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): anxiety following a traumatic event. Anxiety feels different depending on the person experiencing it. Feelings can range from butterflies in your stomach to a racing heart. You might feel out of control, like there’s a disconnect between your mind and body. Other ways people experience anxiety include nightmares, panic attacks, and painful thoughts or memories that you can’t control. You may have a general feeling of fear and worry, or you may fear a specific place or event. Symptoms of general anxiety include: increased heart rate rapid breathing restlessness trouble concentrating difficulty falling asleep Your anxiety symptoms might be totally different from someone else’s. That’s why it’s important to know all the ways anxiety can present itself. . . #ndis #ndisprovider #participants #mentalhealth #mentalillness #anxiety #disorder #symptoms

05.01.2022 #Get To Know Your Support Workers# Everyone meet Brooke, Brooke has work for Wazka for 3 months now and I that time we have watched so much change in her Participants. Brooke brings something gun and fresh to the team. I remember when we interviewed Brooke and we asked her what she wanted to do and her answer was EVERYTHING. Since then we have throw her in all situations and she has handled it all like a grain of salt.... Brooke's Words: " Hey I’m Brooke and I have my cert 3 and diploma in children’s services and cert 4 in youth work. I have 10 years experience working in child care. I have lived in the area for two years, so I’m having fun exploring the beaches and walking tracks. I love being outside trying all sports and helping people achieve their goals. I’m a good listener and love to have a good chat. The best part about my job is having fun and watching everyone try their best."

04.01.2022 After the recant Covid-19 virus changing all lives it is exiting to be sharing that the Nyora speedway is open and operating! This is an exciting event you can utilise your NDIS funding to be supported too! We can work with you around budgeting and support you to be able to make proactive steps towards attending the speedway ! Wazka Support Services will have a great fit in support person to support you to enjoy your local community events. If you are interested in the next speedway dates, shout out we can help you find the information. https://www.facebook.com/nyoraspeedway/videos/2816211838700581/

03.01.2022 # Get to know your Support Workers # Please meet Shannon. Shannon is the Owner and Manager of Wazka Support Services. She has been in the field for over 15years. Shannon words "My passion is supporting people to find their individual best lives. I love to listen to people's stories, learn from them and laugh with them. Everyone has their onw unique agender and I want to work with my Particïpants to achieve this. I believe that even on my worst day I can still be standing nex...t to somebody that needs an ear to listen and a hand to help." Shannon started Wazka Support Services one evening on the floor in her lounge room, she had a passion to make a difference and the determination to succeed. And now look at her she's gone from the lounge room floor to the amazing office we have in the heart of Korumburra. She is pleased to be opening up a second location early next year in the Berwick Clyde area Shannon is working towards providing the members of the disability community with life, family, friends and safe environments to learn, experience life and grow.

03.01.2022 # Get to know your Support Workers # Teara is one of our Support Worker and has a lot of experience in Complex Health Issues. She is a great problem solver and is always will to give everything a go. Teara's Words: "Hi Everyone my names Teara I am 35 married and a mum. My hobbies are reading, walks, animals Anime and Theoretical. I have a diploma of childcare and working on finishing Certificate 4 in Disability. I have done short Certificates in Behaviour of Concerns and Personal experience in Autism and Personal Care. I live by the motivation of go with the flow. I am a relaxed person."

03.01.2022 Psychosocial disability is a term used to describe a disability that may arise from a mental health issue. (NDIS) Psychosocial disability is not about a diagnosis, it is about the functional impact and barriers which may be faced by someone living with a mental health condition. A psychosocial disability arises when someone with a mental health condition interacts with a social environment that presents barriers to their equality with others. Psychosocial disability may res...trict a person’s ability to: be in certain types of environments concentrate have enough stamina to complete tasks cope with time pressures and multiple tasks interact with others understand constructive feedback manage stress. Someone with a psychosocial disability may require support to overcome the barriers to social inclusion they face. Past experiences of trauma are common for people with psychosocial disability. It is important to be sensitive to the possible impacts of trauma, which may be lifelong, when providing support. . . @ndis_australia #psychosocial #disability #ndisprovider #ndis #mentalillness #mindfullness #mentalhealth #important #trauma #lifelong #social #experience #wazkasupportservices #stressmanagement

01.01.2022 In its simplest form, bipolar depression is defined as an imbalance in brain chemistry causing extreme emotional highs and lows in a person. This disorder is a chronic, life long illness and untreated makes it difficult for the patient to lead a 'normal' life. Everyday tasks such as going to work, to school and sustaining relationships (personal and professional) can become challenging. While there is no known cure for this illness, proper medication along with psychotherapy ...can effectively manage the symptoms. It is estimated that approximately 1.3% of Australians live with a form of bipolar disorder. One in 50 adult Australians experience bipolar disorder each year. Bipolar I disorder People with bipolar I disorder typically experience: one or more manic episodes (extreme highs) lasting at least one week, as well as depressive episodes, and psychotic episodes. With bipolar I disorder, episodes of mania are severe enough to interfere with day-to-day life. Bipolar II disorder People with bipolar II disorder typically experience both hypomanic and depressive episodes. A person with hypomania will experience similar symptoms to someone with mania, but less intensely. Hypomania associated with bipolar II lasts only a few hours or days (rather than weeks of mania, as with bipolar I). Although bipolar II disorder has less severe symptoms than bipolar I disorder, it can be chronic (ongoing). Depressive symptoms associated with bipolar II disorder are often more frequent and longer-lasting. . . #bipolar #bipolardisorder #disorder #ndis #ndisprovider #participants #mentalhealth #mentalillness #episode #depressive #psychotic

01.01.2022 A skill is the ability to perform an action with determined results often within a given amount of time, energy, or both. Skills can often be divided into domain-general and domain-specific skills. For example, in the domain of work, some general skills would include time management, teamwork and leadership, self-motivation and others, whereas domain-specific skills would be used only for a certain job. Skill usually requires certain environmental stimuli and situations to as...sess the level of skill being shown and used. An ability and capacity acquired through deliberate, systematic, and sustained effort to smoothly and adaptively carryout complex activities or job functions involving ideas (cognitive skills), things (technical skills), and/or people (interpersonal skills). Social skill is any skill facilitating interaction communication with others. Social rules and relations are created, communicated, and changed in verbal and nonverbal ways. The process of learning such skills is called socialisation. . . . #lifeskills #skillbuilding #skills #socialisolation #interaction #interpersonal #timemanagement #ndis #ndisprovider #participants #supportworker #support

01.01.2022 Listening is the ability to accurately receive and interpret messages in the communication process. Listening is key to all effective communication. Without the ability to listen effectively, messages are easily misunderstood. As a result, communication breaks down and the sender of the message can easily become frustrated or irritated. If there is one communication skill you should aim to master, then listening it is. Listening means paying attention not only to the story, b...ut how it is told, the use of language and voice, and how the other person uses his or her body. In other words, it means being aware of both verbal and non-verbal messages. Your ability to listen effectively depends on the degree to which you perceive and understand these messages. Listening is not a passive process. In fact, the listener can, and should, be at least as engaged in the process as the speaker. The phrase ‘active listening’ is used to describe this process of being fully involved. . . . #listen #listening #verbal #ihearyou #communication #activelistening #active #ndis #ndisprovider #participants See more

01.01.2022 More than 75 per cent of mental health issues develop before a person turns 25. And yet, many traditional services aren’t equipped to address the unique barriers that young people face to accessing mental health support. headspace began in 2006 to address this critical gap, by providing tailored and holistic mental health support to 12 - 25 year olds. With a focus on early intervention, they work with young people to provide support at a crucial time in their lives to help ...get them back on track and strengthen their ability to manage their mental health in the future. At the heart of their services is ensuring they meet the evolving and unique needs of young people and those who support them. Therefore, young people are at the centre of everything they do and they play an active role in designing, developing and evaluating our programs. Each year, headspace helps thousands of young people access vital support through our headspace centres in 124 communities across Australia, their online and phone counselling services, their vocational services, and their presence in schools. headspace can help young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health) alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support. . . @headspace_aus #ndis #ndisprovider #participants #headspace #community #youth #life #australianyouth #help #nonforprofit See more