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Rural Lifestyle Options Australia

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25.01.2022 Welcome to New Ways November! At the beginning of each month, our People and Culture Division share with staff the Action for Happiness Calendar through our monthly People and Culture Insights Update. As an organisation, we are committed to re-sharing these Calendars, to remind everyone to keep calm, stay wise and be kind. ... ‘New Ways November 2020’ is a good reminder that "You never know what you can do until you try". ___________________ #ActionForHappiness

24.01.2022 Join our team! Lifestyle Support Workers (Tweed Heads) We are on the look out for several Lifestyle Support Workers to join our dynamic team in the Tweed Heads and Murwillumbah areas in New South Wales. We have permanent part-time and casual roles available.... If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with a disability, we would love to hear from you. To learn more about this role, visit: https://lnkd.in/g4uB8M2 ___________________ #WeAreHiring

24.01.2022 $250 Wish Gift Card to be won today by getting a $10 Play For Purpose raffle ticket in support of Rural Lifestyle Options Australia! Just 100 Play For Purpose tickets could make a world of difference for people with a disability in rural and regional communities. Today's winner will be announced tomorrow. ... Don’t forget, you'll also go into the draw to win the raffle first prize valued at $250K. ___________________ Get your tickets from: www.playforpurpose.com.au/rural-lifestyle-options-australia

24.01.2022 *Movember Progress Update* Aaron’s moustache is in need of your support! Aaron appreciates the support he has received through Rural Lifestyle Options Australia and has decided to participate in Movember to pay it forward.... He is growing a moustache this year, to make a difference for men's health in prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Please donate to Aaron’s Movember efforts to help Aaron change the face of men’s health. To donate, please visit: https://movember.com/m/teamrloa ___________________ #Movember #TeamRLOA #OurSocialImpact

22.01.2022 Please be advised that the Greater Brisbane lockdown ends at 6pm tonight. Despite this, some precautions will remain in place for Greater Brisbane for 10 days until 1am on Friday, 22 January 2021. These are outlined below: You must carry a mask at all times.... Masks must be worn in indoor places including shopping centres and supermarkets, gyms, places of worship, libraries, public transport, and taxis and rideshare vehicles. Masks must be worn in workplaces if social distancing isn’t possible and it’s safe to do so. You don’t need to wear a mask in private vehicles, while outdoors at a safe distance from other people or if you’re doing strenuous exercise. Businesses and venues can have one person per 4m indoors and one person per 2m outdoors. Smaller venues up to 200m can have one person per 2m up to a maximum of 50. You must be seated to eat and drink, and no dancing is allowed except at weddings. Gatherings are restricted to 20 people in homes and public spaces. Weddings and funerals can have up to 100 people, and dancing is allowed at weddings without restrictions. Indoor concert venues and theatres can operate at 50% capacity or one person per four square metres, whichever is greater. Outdoor stadiums can operate at 50% capacity with COVID-safe plans. Restrictions on visits to hospitals, aged care, disability accommodation and prisons will remain. As a result of these changes, our Logan Central office will reopen on Tuesday, 12 January 2021 and staff who are based at that office are required to adhere to the 4m2 rule when working, while continuing to practice good hygiene and social distancing. Our Preloved Homewares Op Shop at Beaudesert will remain closed until Friday, 22 January 2021 as an extra precaution. There will be no changes to our Murwillumbah office, which will remain open. All essential services delivered to participants will continue with extra safety precautions implemented in the aforementioned areas to protect the health and wellbeing of both participants and staff. As a reminder, to prevent the spread: Stay home if you are sick If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, get tested then isolate at home until you get the results and your symptoms resolve Stay 1.5 metres away from other peoplethink two big steps Wash your hands with soap and water, or hand sanitiser Leave a location if it is crowded. If you have any concerns about your health, or are unsure if you need to get tested or isolate, or contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). Rural Lifestyle Options Australia will continue to monitor the situation and advise of any further updates. ___________________ To stay informed with the latest organisation updates from Rural Lifestyle Options Australia, please visit www.rloa.org.au/news

22.01.2022 Happy New Year from the team at Rural Lifestyle Options Australia! Here’s to new beginnings and making the world a better place for 2021 and beyond. As an organisation, we are here to help you reach your goals this year, no matter how big or how small they are. ... If you would like to have a chat about how we can support you to reach your goals, please send an email to [email protected] or contact 1300 032 175 when our offices re-open on Monday, 4 January 2021. ___________________ To learn more about our services, please visit www.rloa.org.au/whatwedo #HappyNewYear

19.01.2022 Since launching Aaron’s Movember page two weeks ago, we have increased his fundraising goal 3 times! $200 became $500 $500 became $1000 $1000 became $1411... At the time of this post, Aaron has raised an impressive $1310 to support the transformation of men’s health services in relation to mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. His current goal of $1411 represents the 1,411 men we will lose to men’s health related causes from October to December this year. There is less than 1 week to go to donate to support this worthwhile cause! To donate, please visit: https://movember.com/m/teamrloa Aaron would like to express his gratitude to those who have supported his fundraising efforts so far and Rural Lifestyle Options Australia are very proud of his efforts. Between now and next Monday, I wonder if Aaron will have to raise his goal again? ___________________ #Movember #TeamRLOA #OurSocialImpact

19.01.2022 Welcome to 2021! Just a reminder that our offices in Queensland and New South Wales re-opened today. We are enthusiastic about supporting you to achieve your goals this year and hope you are too! ... If you would like to have a chat about how we can support you to reach your goals under the NDIS, please contact 1300 032 175 or send an email to [email protected] ___________________ To learn more about our services, please visit www.rloa.org.au/whatwedo

18.01.2022 Lights, Camera, Action! This week we celebrate the latest superstar to walk the Above and Beyond Award red carpet, Sharon Dawe! Today, Sharon was presented with an Above and Beyond Award by Michelle Latailakepa, Chief Executive Officer. ... Sharon was nominated for her teamwork, going the extra mile, infectious positive attitude, creativity and innovation, performance excellence, commitment and flexibility. Sharon has been recognised for always being uplifting and helpful to staff; for taking on extra responsibilities and shifts; and for brainstorming new and innovative ideas to improve the SIL she works in, in order to best support the participants. This has been recognised as extending Rural Lifestyle Options Australia’s mission of Supporting a life of choice. Please join us in congratulating Sharon! ___________________ To learn more about how we recognise the amazing achievements and milestones of our team, please visit www.rloa.org.au/careers #AboveAndBeyond #EmployerOfChoice

17.01.2022 Please be advised that due to the 3 day lockdown announced by the Queensland Government this morning for residents in Brisbane, Ipswich, Moreton Bay, Logan and Redlands, our Logan Central office will be closed on Monday, 11 January 2021. All essential services delivered to participants will continue with extra safety precautions implemented in the aforementioned areas to protect the health and wellbeing of both participants and staff. As a reminder, to prevent the spread:... Stay home if you are sick If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, get tested then isolate at home until you get the results and your symptoms resolve Stay 1.5 metres away from other peoplethink two big steps Wash your hands with soap and water, or hand sanitiser Leave a location if it is crowded. If you have any concerns about your health, or are unsure if you need to get tested or isolate, or contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). Rural Lifestyle Options Australia will continue to monitor the situation and advise of any further updates. ___________________ To stay informed with the latest organisation updates from Rural Lifestyle Options Australia, please visit www.rloa.org.au/news

16.01.2022 We are hiring! Due to growth, we have an exciting opportunity to join our People and Culture Team, based in South East Queensland. Recruitment and Engagement Officer... We are looking for a vibrant and enthusiastic Recruitment and Engagement professional to join our growing team. In this role, you will coordinate recruitment, selection, and on-boarding activity for all Divisions within Rural Lifestyle Options Australia. The perfect candidate understands the importance of recruiting for culture fit, and will have demonstrated experience in understanding key role requirements and attracting and selecting quality candidates. If this sounds like you, apply today: https://www.seek.com.au/job/50818288 ___________________ To learn more, please visit www.rloa.org.au/careers #EmployerOfChoice #WeAreHiring

16.01.2022 Welcome to Happier January! At the beginning of each month, our People and Culture Division share with staff the Action for Happiness Calendar through our monthly People and Culture Insights Update. As an organisation, we are committed to re-sharing these Calendars, to remind everyone to keep calm, stay wise and be kind. ... ‘Happier January 2021’ is a good reminder that "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony". ___________________ #ActionForHappiness

14.01.2022 We Animals! Which is why this month Rural Lifestyle Options Australia is taking part in Cupcake Day (Monday, 26 October) to help in the fight against animal cruelty! This week, in order to raise vital funds to support the RSPCA in the rescuing, treating and rehoming of thousands of animals each year, we put the call out to staff to send in photos of their pets to help raise awareness for this worthwhile cause. ... ________________ You can help us by making a difference by simply donating to our fundraising page: www.rspcacupcakeday.com.au/fundraise/fundraisers/rloaorg #rspcacupcakeday

14.01.2022 If you are interested in Rural Lifestyle Options Australia’s response to the unfolding pandemic, please visit www.rloa.org.au/news for a range of helpful resources and regular updates relating to our position on COVID-19. ___________________ #COVID19

13.01.2022 At Rural Lifestyle Options Australia we have an incredible workforce, all with different and equally important roles. While ten minutes is never long enough when the conversation is good, we recently sat down with Robert Rees for our People and Culture initiative #10MinutesWith Once a month, we feature a different member of the team to shine a spotlight on some of the people who truly make our organisation an amazing place to work.... This month, we spend 10 Minutes With Robert Rees who provided a glimpse into his life and his role at Rural Lifestyle Options Australia as Executive Leader Support Services. ___________________ #PeopleAndCulture #EmployerOfChoice

12.01.2022 Did you know on average it costs the RSPCA $25 per day to look after just one animal? This month, Rural Lifestyle Options Australia is taking part in Cupcake Day (Monday, 26 October) to fight animal cruelty! This week, in order to raise vital funds to support the RSPCA in the rescuing, treating and rehoming of thousands of animals each year, we put the call out to staff to send in photos of their pets to help raise awareness for this worthwhile cause. ... All the money raised through our Cupcake Day fundraiser will go towards helping the animals who turn to the RSPCA for help. Your donation will: Help keep the doors to the RSPCA’s shelters and veterinary hospitals open. Help keep the RSPCA’s Inspectorate on the road investigating cruelty. Help fund emergency veterinary care to injured animals. Help fund the RSPCA in prosecuting people who have been cruel to animals. ___________________ You can help us by making a difference by simply donating to our fundraising page: www.rspcacupcakeday.com.au/fundraise/fundraisers/rloaorg #rspcacupcakeday #pets #fundraising

11.01.2022 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. ___________________ #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay

11.01.2022 Our winner from yesterday was Tara from Harrington in NSW. Tara has won the bonus prize of a $250 Wish e-Gift Card Don’t forget, there is still time to buy a ticket to support our cause and to be in the running to win a first prize valued at $250,000. Draw 9 closes Thursday, 17 December 2020. ... Thank you for your ongoing support and congratulations Tara! ___________________ Get your tickets for Draw 9 from: www.playforpurpose.com.au/rural-lifestyle-options-australia

11.01.2022 Rural Lifestyle Options Australia's Annual Report 2019-2020 is now available. While our mission of ‘Supporting a life of choice’ remains devoted, our approach to delivering this is sharply focused on what matters most, and that is the individual. Behind every statistic is a person, with a name, a story to tell, and a perspective of what it really means to experience a life of choice.... ___________________ To learn more about how we enrich the lives of people in rural and regional communities, please visit www.rloa.org.au See more

10.01.2022 You may not be aware, but men are facing a health crisis that isn’t being talked about. They’re dying too young. Much before their time. ... One of our participants, Aaron, identified that the solution to this crisis has been sitting right under our noses the whole time Movember. Aaron is passionate about men’s health and would like to raise money and spread awareness to this worthwhile cause in any way that he can. He appreciates the support he has received through Rural Lifestyle Options Australia and feels this is his way of paying it forward (he can also grow quite an impressive moustache). If you would like to donate to Aaron, our Captain for Team RLOA, please visit: https://movember.com/m/14443099?mc=1 The two photos below reflect Aaron at the beginning of November, and what he is aiming to achieve before the end of the month. ___________________ #Movember #TeamRLOA #OurSocialImpact

09.01.2022 On Tuesday, Ronald visited his old place of work the Family and Community Place in Yarrabilba. Before Ronald chose to retire, his role consisted of independently sweeping outdoor pathways, cleaning outdoor tables and chairs and tidying and organising book shelves. Needless to say, the staff were thrilled to have Ronald visit as they had not seen him since last year. ... It didn’t take long for Ronald and the team to fall back into their old rhythm busting out some great dance moves. ___________________ To learn how we can support you or your loved one under the NDIS, please visit www.rloa.org.au/whatwedo

07.01.2022 This week, we are *safely* celebrating the achievements of Monil Dangol! Yesterday, Monil was presented with an Above and Beyond Award by Michelle Latailakepa, Chief Executive Officer. Monil was nominated for going the extra mile, teamwork and leadership. He has been recognised for making a positive impact with the people he supports and for ensuring participants receive an Above and Beyond support experience. Monil is known for adopting a positive attitude towards his wor...k and can always be relied on to complete complex medical appointments with participants. This has been recognised as extending Rural Lifestyle Options Australia’s mission of Supporting a life of choice. Please join us in congratulating Monil! ___________________ To learn more about how we recognise the amazing achievements and milestones of our team, please visit www.rloa.org.au/careers #AboveAndBeyond #EmployerOfChoice

06.01.2022 Last weekend, our Board of Directors and Executive Team commenced the strategic planning process to ensure Rural Lifestyle Options Australia continues to grow and prosper into the future. Patrick Herd from Community Business Australia facilitated the two day event which saw the Leadership Group assemble to plan the next stages of growth and re-development of the organisation. Each attendee brought a different perspective to the table, connected by a mutual devotion to seein...g Rural Lifestyle Options Australia succeed in 2021 and beyond. As an organisation, we are excited for what is on the horizon and are motivated by the lives our supports will change along the way. ___________________ To learn more about Rural Lifestyle Options Australia, please visit www.rloa.org.au

05.01.2022 Brett is one of the people we support under the NDIS in a Supported Independent Living arrangement. Last weekend, Brett celebrated his birthday at home by spending time with friends, eating birthday cake and opening gifts. We are not sure if Brett had a favourite gift on the day, but if we had to guess we would say it was his new recliner chair. ... Happy birthday Brett! ___________________ To learn how we can support you or your loved one under the NDIS, please visit www.rloa.org.au/whatwedo

03.01.2022 Every year, the RSPCA opens its doors to more than 124,000 stray, surrendered and seized animals. Today, each of our three offices held events for Cupcake Day to raise vital funds to support the RSPCA in the rescuing, treating and rehoming of thousands of animals each year. A big thank you to everyone who supported our events today! ... We have currently raised $634.05 for the RSPCA but there is still time to donate if you would like to support this worthwhile cause. ___________________ You can help us by making a difference by simply donating to our fundraising page: www.rspcacupcakeday.com.au/fundraise/fundraisers/rloaorg #RSPCACupcakeDay

01.01.2022 Want to win a $250 Wish Gift Card? Simply buy a $10 Play For Purpose raffle ticket in support of Rural Lifestyle Options Australia tomorrow and be in the running to win! Just 100 Play For Purpose tickets could make a world of difference for people with a disability in rural and regional communities.... The winner tomorrow will be announced on Thursday. Don’t forget, you'll also go into the draw to win the raffle first prize valued at $250K. ___________________ Get your tickets from: www.playforpurpose.com.au/rural-lifestyle-options-australia

01.01.2022 NAIDOC Week celebrations are usually held around the country each July, however in 2020, due to COVID-19 disruptions and to help keep our communities safe, NAIDOC Week is Sunday 8 November to Sunday 15 November. This week is a great opportunity to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation, each of our offices will be hosting events in recognition of this significant wee...k. ___________________ #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe See more