Term Three Newsletter 2016

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1 Term Three Newsletter 2016 Dates to Remember Friday 23 rd September 2016 Last day of Term Three Friday 30 th September 2016 Public Holiday Monday 3 rd October First Day of Term Four 2016 Friday 28 th October 2016 Centre Closure Contact Details: George Gray Centre PO Box 203 Maffra VIC 3860 Ph: Fax: reception@georgegray.org.au Website: This term our dedicated team of staff and participants have put together a special edition newsletter No Limits. On Saturday the 10 Monday 31 st October 2016 th September, Wellington Hockey Club hosted George Grays Team Wellington and Team Yarram Centre Closure for the All Abilities Grand Finals Day Hockey Match. Team Tuesday 1 st November 2016 members for Wellington were: Alex Beer, Clancie Davis, Dan Public Holiday Kennie, Geoff Burton, Greta Densley, Isaac Fiddelaers, Jayden Verrier, Nat Langshaw, Nik Thomas, Raeleen Berry, Sarah Boyle Thursday 22 nd December 2016 and Will Boag. We also welcomed Justin Henry to the Tech Last day of Term Four Bench as our scorekeeper and Dom O Neale helping out on the field. Alex had just brought his own stick, and used it well to score two goals. Raeleen was Goalie for Team Wellington and did a fantastic job blocking Yarram s attempts at goal. The final score was Wellington 4 : Yarram 1. All participants were presented their medals by Darren McCubbin, Leanne Wishart and Darryl Klein in the official Presentation area. It was a great day of hockey, goals and sportsmanship. Alex Beer and Josh Campbell

2 PAGE 2 GEORGE GRAY CENTRE NEWSLETTER TERM : Commences: Monday 3 rd October Centre Closure: Monday 31 st October Public Holiday: Tuesday 1 st November Last Day: Thursday 22 nd December TERM : Commences: Tuesday 17 th January Public Holiday: Thursday 26 th January Public Holiday: Monday 13 th March Last Day: Friday 7 th April TERM : Commences: Tuesday 18 th April Public Holiday: Tuesday Public Holiday: Monday Centre Closure: Tuesday 25 th April 12 th June 13 th June Last Day: Friday 30 th June

3 No Limits September 2016 Aqua Energy Ross McWhirter, Aquatics / Operations Leader from Aqua Energy spoke with No Limits about Aqua Energy s Communication Access Program. The aim of this program is to aid individuals with communication and verbal processing difficulties when accessing Aqua Energy. The Communication Access program was implemented in 2012 at Aqua Energy through the collaborations of Leanne Wishart of Wellington Shire Council, Scope and Aqua Energy. The program has seen the use of images supporting written signage and the provision of communication cards within the gym and at the front counter. The communication cards have images of the different items for sale, of money and of the specialised gym equipment. Aqua Energy is continually developing and improving upon its Communication Access program through annual audits conducted by Scope and with fortnightly checks with the Wellington Access and Inclusion Advisory Group (WAIAG), of which George Gray participants, Isaac Fiddelaers, Trevor Beamish, Mark Thorpe and Raeleen Berry are members. Many of the George Gray programs utilise the facilities at Aqua Energy. Aqua Energy story continues page 3. GGC Ladies Auxiliary Group The GGC Ladies Auxiliary Group is a dedicated group that give their time to fund raise for George Gray. The group has supported George Gray over many years and they have provided valuable equipment such as laptops, ipads, sports equipment and kitchen appliances. The staff and participants are so appreciative for all their time and efforts. Inside this issue: Gippsland Markets 2 Mark Thorpe Beard Up Boys 2 Aqua Energy cont. 3 What is WAIAG? 4 New GGC Participants 5 GGC Supported Holidays 6 Footy Day 7 Special points of interest: All Abilities Hockey Grand Final played on Saturday 10th September. A great day for all involved. Some GGC participants got to see Gippsland Grammar s production of The Lion King. Gippsland Lifestyle magazine features Foster Place Café Mon- Term 4 : day 4th October - 22nd December

4 GIPPSLAND MARKETS Bairnsdale Farmers Market 1st Saturday of each month Bairnsdale 4th Sunday of each month Briagolong 1st Sunday of June, September and December Heyfield 1st Sunday of each month Maffra 1st Sunday of each month Morwell 2nd Saturday of each month Paynsville 2nd Sunday of each month Paynsville Farmers Market 4th Saturday of each month Rosedale 2nd Sunday of each month Sale 3rd Sunday of each month Sale Produce Market 3rd Saturday of each month Stratford 4th Sunday of each month Traralgon 50 Farmers Market 1st Saturday of the month Traralgon Farmers Market MARK THORPE BEARD UP BOYS!!! Mark Thorpe joined up with Beard Up Boys to raise funds for BraAshA-T. The funds raised will go towards much needed medical research into the cause, treatment and hopefully a cure for Ataxia-Telangiectasia. (A-T) A-T is a genetic disorder that causes loss of muscle control which effects balance, coordination, fine motor skills and speech. Most children are in wheelchairs by the age of ten and need assistance to complete every day tasks. Mark has done an amazing job raising awareness and much needed funds for research into Ataxia Telangiectasia through his fund raising day at Brew House and a sausage sizzle at George Gray. Page 2 NO LI MIT S

5 AQUA ENERGY CONTINUED: We have interviewed a number of participants that go to Aqua Energy in their George Gray programs. Theses programs include Swimming, Hydro Pool, Aquasize and the Gymnasium. Participants are accessing Aqua Energy on average twice a week, with some going more often outside of work hours. Participants feel their fitness has improved and they enjoy being out in the community with their colleagues. Everyone stated that the Aqua Energy staff are excellent, enthusiastic and exceptionally helpful. They would all recommend Aqua Energy to their friends. At Aqua Energy Gary goes swimming in the Hydro Pool. He goes swimming two days per week to his water aerobics, plus his swimming skills session. Gary only goes to Aqua Energy in work hours with GGC. In swimming Gary improves his weight loss and he feels good about it, it also improves his fitness levels. Staff are always help to him and he has formed some good friendships there. Yes I would recommend Aqua Energy to my friends and colleagues stated Gary. By Justin They have really good staff there. I like being out in the community with my colleagues New Skills Fun Page 3

6 WAIAG The Wellington Access and Inclusion Advisory Group (WAIAG) started through the Government Disability Discrimination Act. It s members include people with disabilities, interested community members, representatives of community groups and services, Carers, Advocates, at least one Wellington Shire Councillor, The Wellington Shire Council Social Planning and Policy Coordinator, and The Wellington Shire Council Rural Access Project Coordinator. The group advises and assists council on how to promote access and inclusion throughout our shire. WAIAG gave valuable input regarding accessibility when Aqua Energy was being constructed and continues to advise on their Communication Access program. It has also been instrumental in community developments such as the Connecting Pathways, Mobility Recharge Points, Sale Mobility Maps and a Talking Transport DVD. The NO Limits team meet with Leanne Wishart of Welling Shire Council to discuss the role of The WAIAG meets on the third Wednesday of every month at WAIAG pm in the Wellington Room at the Port of Sale Civic Centre, 70 Foster Street, Sale. These meetings are supported by the Wellington Shire Council, Community Wellbeing Unit. Unless otherwise determined WAIAG meetings are open to all interested community members. George Gray participants Trevor, Raeleen, Isaac and Mark are active members of WAIAG. Communication Access The communication boards at Aqua Energy help members of the community with their communication needs Communication Board used in the Gym. Money Board Page 4 NO LI MIT S

7 New GGC Participants,2016 HURLEY: My favourite programs are swimming and cooking. I would like to try Hockey MADDY: All of my programs are my favourite. I have made lots of new friends PHILLIP: I like it her e at George Gray. CHLOE: I have moved fr om Bairnsdale to Sale. I am happy in Sale and I am enjoying LUKE: I have moved fr om Berwick to Sale. My favourite program is Drama. Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb On the 3rd of September 2016, 500 fire fighters some from overseas climbed to the 28th floor of the Crown Metropol Hotel, wearing 25 kilos of equipment to raise money for the Murdoch Children's Research Institute. The institute researches illness, allergies and disabilities in kids. Dee one of the staff at George Gray participated in the event, she said that I wanted to be in the event to raise money for MCRI and to get fitter. Some of the firefighters are paid firefighters and some are volunteers. Some of the firemen competing were a part of the support crew for the 9/11 attacks in America. There were 3 firefighters from Sale that competed as well as some from other brigades around the local area. CONGRATULATIONS DEE!!!! Story by Jayden Page 5

8 GGC Supported Holidays, 2016 Great Barrier Reef Cruise Over the last few months there have been some very exciting holiday s. Participants had the opportunity to go on a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef and take a trip to the Gold Coast. Gold Coast, Queensland On Sunday the 21st of August a group of 6 participants and 2 staff left for a 6 day holiday on the Gold Coast. We went to Movie World, Sea World, Draculas and went to see the Great Australian Outback Spectacular. We stayed at BreakFree Diamond Beach Apartments where we went swimming in the pool and went to the beach. The place I liked the best was the Outback Spectacular. By Jayden Robert and I had a red wine together and relaxed in the spa. By Natalie Page 6 NEWSLETTER TITLE

9 Footy Day!!!!!!! Another fun filled Footy Day Congratulations Isaac and Kelly 2016 Footy Tipping Page 7

10 Day Trips Dargo Ballarat Werribee Zoo No Limits REPORTERS The No Limits Crew: Justin Jayden Robert Sarah Natalie Wendy Chloe Page 8

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