We2care in Aitkenvale, Queensland | Disability service
We2care
Locality: Aitkenvale, Queensland
Phone: +61 422 071 100
Address: 85 Patrick Street 4814 Aitkenvale, QLD, Australia
Website: http://www.we2care.com.au
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25.01.2022 Introducing Carrie who has recently joined our Support Coordination team. Carrie has a background in NDIS support coordination, project development and working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community services. Carrie has capacity for new referrals, if you would like to chat with Carrie please feel free to contact her on 0476 061 707 Welcome Carrie
24.01.2022 Applications for the current position for support workers has now closed. Thank you to all who have applied.
23.01.2022 We2Care would like to advise everyone that we remain open and operational. We are still providing services to participants and will continue to do so until advised otherwise. If you have any concerns, or would like to speak to management about your supports, please do not hesitate to call us on 07 47 552 317 or email us at [email protected] ... We2Care aim to continue providing services to our participants in the safest way possible for staff and clients. We will follow the advice of health professionals in regards to the Coronavirus: COVID-19 and update participants and workers as the situation progresses. Please stay safe and remember we are here to support you through this difficult time. For further information on Coronavirus: COVID-19 please visit https://www.health.gov.au//what-you-need-to-know-about-cor
23.01.2022 Vince is here to introduce our 19 Activities at The HUB Creative Space this week starting... . Monday 21st September 9.30am Recycle / Re-Creation Craft Sessi...on $10 Support Workers welcome . Tuesday 17th September 9.30-12.30pm OASIS Bee Project - Volunteers welcome . Wednesday 18th September 9.30am Recycle / Re-Creation Craft Session $10 Support Workers welcome 3.30pm Piano Lessons $40 / 30mins + BAND Jam 6.30pm Break Through Your Self Sabotage Presentation $59 . Thursday 19th September 9am Mosaics Class restarts $25 5pm Healing Touch Clinic starts $20 for 30mins / $35 for an hour / first Sample Session is complimentary 5pm Thursday Craft $7 + BYO Craft Project . Friday 20th September 9am Art Circle $25 Support Workers welcome 9.30am Positive Possiblities Cooking Group $28/hr + $3 for ingredients 1pm Healing Touch Clinic starts $20 for 30mins / $35 for an hour / first Sample Session is complimentary . Saturday 21st September 8.30am Piano Lessons with Clare $40 / 30mins 9.15am Art Therapy for Kids $60 1pm Art Lessons with Lynn $20 1.30pm Pottery Class restarts $25 1.30pm Scrapbooking with Kel $25 6pm Ciska’s Art & Wine Fun Night $55 + BYO includes all materials & great supper platters . Sunday 22nd September 11am Positive Possibilities Cooking Class $28/hr + $3 for ingredients 2pm Positive Possibilities Craft Group $28/hr . Thanks for being our Dog of the Week again Vince. So pleased to see that you’re finally back in your home. . If you’d like further information on our Activities or are in need of Space to run your own Workshops please contact The HUB Creative Space on 0421 499 801 - Cheers Sue #thehubcreativespace #whatsontownsville #townsvillemade #townsillelocals #townsvillecommunity #thisistownsville #townsville #makersmovement #makersworkshop #townsvillevenue #creativehub #creativelife #creativeprocess #coworkingtownsville #creativeconnections #townsvilleshines See more
22.01.2022 Are you looking to join a sporting club, get active and make new friends? Join us at the Inclusive Games Day on the 30th October at Townsville Stadium to try yo...ur hand a variety of activities and sports with like minded people of all abilities! Contact us today to find out more information and R.S.V.P. See you there! Townsville City Council Queensland Human Rights Commission #inclusivecommunity #allabilities #getactive #InclusiveGamesDay See more
22.01.2022 Who doesn’t love office Baby Showers?! Lauren, our Team Leader will be expecting her baby boy soon So we thought we’d surprise her
22.01.2022 The office staff at We2Care have had the pleasure of meeting some of the beautiful animals from Life of Laughter
22.01.2022 It is with great sadness we inform you that Dan Murphy passed away at Townsville Hospital on the 4th January 2020. Dan has been a part of the we2care family for the last 16 months and in that time taught us all so much! Especially the will to live each day to your fullest regardless of your situation! Dan was a well known member of the community and was always happy to have a yarn to anyone. As many of you know, Dan and myself have been writing his life biography but were... unable to finish in time, I am yet to think of a way to finish and will share once completed :)) - Bec Wood (Dan's support coordinator)-
21.01.2022 Judith, our very own We2Care Director, attended the annual Palm Island Spring Festival with a participant and his support worker
19.01.2022 Happy International Women’s Day 2020! In usual We2Care style, we celebrated IWD 2020 with plenty of yummy food at our lovely morning tea on Friday. We hope all of the wonderful women out there take a moment today and celebrate just how awesome you really are! #IWD2020 #EachforEqual #EmpowerEachOther For more information on IWD, please visit https://www.internationalwomensday.com
19.01.2022 **Upcoming Event** Free Art Show! We have a few of Lachlan’s pieces hanging in our office. They are colourful and vibrant peices of art that really showcase the beauty of Townsville. They certainly add a lot of colour and brightness to our office. Feel free to come along on Sunday and check out more of Lachlan’s work
18.01.2022 We are RECRUITING! We2Care are looking for mature aged, female support workers. We are looking for females between 30 to 40 years of age. An interest in cooking and shopping would be highly beneficial as this will fit perfectly with the goals of the participant. Our participant is an easy going person who requires support with daily activities and community access. No previous experience is needed, however the applicant must demonstrate a high level of honesty and reliabil...ity. The applicant must also be available for work 3 days a week, between the hours of 9am to 1pm. If you feel like this is you and you have a keen interest to work in the disability and mental health sector, please forward your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or pop by our office at 4/85 Patrick Street, AITKENVALE. We look forward to hearing from you #We2Care #Employment #SupportWorker
18.01.2022 ~Meet the We2Care team~ First up is Gerry Perez - Home Care Manager Work Questionnaire 1. What brought you to work in this industry? ... Passion of supporting those vulnerable and in needs. 2. Can you play a musical instrument? No, but I can sing, I guess? 3. Do you have any strange phobias? Nope 4. What do you love about your current job? Seeing a smile from my client/participants and their family makes me feel that I fulfilled something that changes their lives and knowing that they are safe and live the life they want. 5. What is still left to check off your bucket list? Still lots to tick off as I have been busy helping the community. Maybe one day I will start ticking off my bucket list. I would love to find the missing piece of my heart, but this might take time. 6. Do you have any pets? Not a present but I do have a dog previously. 7. What do you feel most grateful for? When people appreciated of what I have done for them and just being happy all the time. 8. What was your first ever job? Computer consultant at University. 9. What is your best childhood memory? Growing up with my grandma is the best memory I have and always in with me whether or wherever I go as I know she is with me all the time to guide me and protect me when I am not taking the right pathways of life. 10. What is the best piece of advice you ever received? To listened to people and learnt from my experience to be a better person. See more
17.01.2022 Hi all! Bec here (NDIS support coordinator) I am looking for donations of some fishing rods/tackle for my participants... (Do not have to be new) As you may know some of my participants live week by week and can't afford simple pleasures such as a fishing rod. Fishing will increase their community participation, reduce stress and hopefully provide a feed! ... Donations can be dropped off to we2care 85 Patrick st, aitkenvale attn: Bec Will be forever grateful! See more
16.01.2022 Senior Support Worker Responsibilities - 1. Supervise and deliver quality support to our Participants.... 2. Assist in development of weekly program of skills enhancement and activities designed to meet goals identified in Participant support plans. 3. Schedule and assist Participants to attend medical and allied health appointments and oversee practices which uphold the health and well-being of the client(s). 4. Identify and assist in locating resources, services, and supports that facilitate community integration including social, educational, vocational and leisure activities. 5. Manage and maintain accurate client information and file notes and complete administrative and documentation tasks in a timely and accurate manner. Requirements - 1. Formal Qualifications (at Certificate 3 level or higher) in Mental Health, Disability, Community Services are highly desirable. 2. Current Blue and Yellow Card 3. Current Police Check 4. Current First Aid and CPR 5. Current driver’s licence. 6. Operational and applied experience supporting people with a mental disability living in a residential setting. 7. Ability to work independently and collaboratively 8. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 9. Willingness to support complex clients with a range of mental and physical health issues. Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume, include 3 Referees [email protected]
15.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them."... Lest we forget #AnzacDay2020
15.01.2022 Happy Birthday to our lovely Administration Assistant, Scheryl!
14.01.2022 Happy birthday to our awesome admin all rounder Tegan (birthday is Sunday!) celebrating in true we2care style Edit: we also missed her 1yr anniversary with we2care.. tegan has brought so much knowledge, dedication and happiness to the team for the last 1 year And 2months!
14.01.2022 The first annual We2Care Christmas Decorating competition has been completed with Team OTT Christmas taking out the win! What a great way to bring in the silly season and enjoy some festive cheer around the office. We hope everyone is feeling merry and jolly and festive #We2CareChristmas #WinnersAreGrinners
13.01.2022 Thursday the 12th of September marks R U OK? Day. R U OK?'s vision is a world where we're all connected and protected from suicide. R U OK? aim to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with life. Always remember, you do not need to be a professional to reach out to someone who is struggling and show them kindness and support... We can all be that person who cares. ... To start a conversation, use these four steps: 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in For more useful information and resources please visit RUOK at www.ruok.org.au #RUOK? #We2Care
11.01.2022 Yesterday, in usual We2Care style, we had a morning tea to celebrate World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day is a global day of awareness, advocacy and education. Here are some tips for taking care of your own mental health; 1. Stay active 2. Eat well... 3. Connect with others 4. Do something you enjoy each day 5. Limit social media consumption 6. Try and keep to a routine 7. Get an early night 8. Be kind to yourself 9. Try and maintain perspective 10. Seek help For more information, please visit https://lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia.org.au #LookAfterYourMentalHealthAUSTRALIA #WorldMentalHealthDay2020 See more
11.01.2022 We are RECRUITING! We2Care (Townsville) are looking for young, male support workers. We are looking for males between 18 to 25 years of age to join our team of support workers. We are seeking young, active, fun and outgoing male support workers who have a keen desire to work with people in a supportive role. ... No previous experience is needed, however the applicant must demonstrate a high level of honesty and reliability. As this is a casual position, open availability (days, evenings and weekends) is highly desirable. If you feel like this is you and you have a keen interest to work in the disability and mental health sector, please forward your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or pop by our office at 4/85 Patrick Street, AITKENVALE. We look forward to hearing from you #We2Care #Employment #SupportWorker
10.01.2022 Colourful sprinkles, sugary goodness and lots of laughs will span over a week, for the ultimate nostalgic feels with Fairy Bread Day on 24 November 2020, supporting the mental health of Australia’s youth with ReachOut.com. The call-out is for everyone to get the 100s & 1000s out of the cupboard and sprinkle some love for our youth this Fairy Bread Day. Donations from your day can be made via www.fairybreadday.com, which all go to ReachOut.com. Donors can pledge their donatio...ns via the site till 1 December For more information, please visit https://www.fairybreadday.com #SprinkleKindness #FairyBreadDay2020
10.01.2022 Found manual Wheelchair on Patrick street, if belongs to you please tell us what colour the seat is and it's all yours Please share
08.01.2022 Always remember....Self care is important Tegan, Judith, Jordan and Bec took a little time to rest and relax after a hard days work **Please excuse the pained expression on my face, I was trying to make sure I had everyone in frame and smiling Hahaha! ~Tegan**
08.01.2022 Happiest of birthdays (birthday is tomorrow) to our super awesome NDIS Support Coordinator, Bec! We hope Bec has an amazing birthday!!! #SuperCoordinator
08.01.2022 Judith (we2care director), Bec (support coordinator) and Naisham (social work student) visited out west to charters towers today! There’s no bull about it
07.01.2022 Reconciliation Week 2020 - In this TOGETHER! Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation. At the heart of this journey are relationships between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey the successful 19...67 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. We2Care support and encourage strong and respectful relationships with all Aborignal and Torres Strait Island Peoples and continue to work towards a fortified action plan of reconciliation. #InThisTogether2020 #NRW2020 #We2Care https://www.reconciliation.org.au
07.01.2022 We2Care has been approved to deliver services under My Aged Care My aged care is the Australian Governments starting point on your aged care journey. This will coincide with the already successful high quality services we deliver under NDIS!
07.01.2022 Melbourne cup in style Bec picking 1st and 3rd place getters Tegan and Judith picking 2nd place
06.01.2022 Happy Birthday to our Operations Manager, Lisa! We hope Lisa has an amazing day full of love, laughter and lots of birthday MAGIC!
06.01.2022 This week marks Disability Action Week. Disability Action Week will be celebrated from 13 to 19 September 2020. Disability Action Week is held annually in September and aims to raise awareness of how Queenslanders can play their own role in creating an all abilities and inclusive environment for all Queenslanders. Disability Action Week aims to empower people with disability, raise awareness of disability issues, and improve access and inclusion throughout the wider community.... This week recognises the important contributions people living with a disability make to our state. For more information, please visit https://www.communities.qld.gov.au//all-abilities-queensla
06.01.2022 Come in and see Bec or our new coordinator Carrie if you have any questions about support coordination
05.01.2022 Support coordination Working in a role doing support coordination, We navigate the NDIS across the whole nation. Some days are harder than others, ... But we all look out for our Aunts, Uncles, sisters and brothers. Our participants welcome us into their lives, we meet their families, pets and what car they drive. Funding allocation is always so fun, Therapy, support and Assistive technology can assist people run. Reporting on progress and how far they've come, and all of the obstacles our participants have overcome. We have shared many moments of laughter and tears, helped people get past their most intense fears. All in all, I am grateful to be a support coordinator, although I think they should change the title to NDIS crusader!! Bec (NDIS Crusader)
05.01.2022 Who says review meetings aren’t fun Joey enjoyed his meeting with his support coordinator Bec by his side
04.01.2022 We2Care would like to wish all of our participants, families and friends a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year! We have thoroughly enjoyed working with everyone in 2019 and look forward to what 2020 may bring. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ~From all of the team at We2Care **The office will be closed from Saturday the 21st of December through to Wednesday the 1st of January. We will reopen on Thursday the 2nd of January 2020**
04.01.2022 ~Meet the We2Care team~ Bec Wood - NDIS Support Coordinator Work Questionnaire 1. What brought you to work in this industry? ... Sort of fell into it, have always been interested in assisting people navigate their world. 2. Can you play a musical instrument? I used to play flute at school (not band camp ) Can play twinkle twinkle little star on guitar haha 3. Do you have any strange phobias? Cotton wool ...... worst thing ever invented! 4. What do you love about your current job? I love when I meet people in Dire Straits and assisting them reach their goals no matter how big or small.. and being a part of people's lives. 5. What is still left to check off your bucket list? Definitely visiting Sicily (Mum is Sicilian) 6. Do you have any pets? I have a 2 Dogs (Link and Tilly), a horse (Poppy), 2 catfish, a tropical shark (can't remember their names haha ) and now a hermit crab (Diesel). 7. What do you feel most grateful for? I am grateful for my ability to persevere through anything life has thrown my way and making the most out of my life. Obviously also grateful for my family. 8. What was your first ever job? Worked at a little italian Deli in Ingham ( I was 12yrs old). Mum at 17 yrs old (that has been by far the hardest role). My first job in the community services industry was as a Project Officer, running programs for people with Mental Illness. 9. What is your best childhood memory? Definitely competing at state level in Equestrian and placing top 3 in the state for 3 day eventing (Dressage, cross country, showjumping). And of course all the rodeo's I completed in! 10. What is the best piece of advice you ever received? Just because someone has had more education than you, does not mean that they know better than you!
02.01.2022 Melbourne Cup 2020 Our rostering coordinator, Jordan took out first and Judith grabbed second and third
01.01.2022 Ava our work experience staff member got to do some coordinating with Bec today !
01.01.2022 We2Care are now a registered Aged Care Provider. If you would like to know more about our aged care services, feel free to give us a call and speak to one of our friendly staff members 47 552 317 [email protected]
01.01.2022 Happy two year anniversary to our AWESOME NDIS Support Coordinator, Bec! Bec brings a wealth of knowledge in the disability and mental health sector and her fun and friendly personality is evidenced by the great relationships she shares with all of her participants and families! #HappyAnniversary #SuperCoordinator 2
01.01.2022 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas We2Care spread a little Christmas joy throughout the office today... Thank you to Bec for taking on the extra special task of placing the star on our beautiful tree
