Communication Extra

Paul and Lucy from Communication Extra went to the Gold Coast last night for the HOHAD Awards, Paul was a Finalist for the Support Coordinator of the Year Award.

Paul won the Bronze prize!

This NAIDOC Week, Celebrate the Power of Culture!
At Communication eXtra, we proudly support NAIDOC Week. This year's theme, "Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud," celebrates the strong and proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

"Blak, Loud and Proud" reminds us to honor and uplift Indigenous identity. It encourages us to recognize and support the rich heritage and voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This theme calls for us to share their stories, listen to their voices, and commit to fairness and equality.

Let's use this week to listen, learn, and have meaningful conversations. Together, we can build a society that truly values and respects Indigenous wisdom and contributions.

Join us in celebrating NAIDOC Week and find ways to participate in your area! https://www.naidoc.org.au/local-events/local-naidoc-week-events

Local NAIDOC Week events | NAIDOC Find out what NAIDOC Week events are happening across the country and don't forget to share your own!

Audio Described and Deaf-led Auslan Illuminate Adelaide Tours: City Lights | Access2Arts

Audio Described and Deaf-led Auslan Illuminate Adelaide Tours: City Lights It took only three short years for City Lights to become one of Adelaide’s most-loved events, drawing millions of people out of their wintertime hibernation and onto the streets of Adelaide.

Bring the kids

Some of our team met the people behind the Kings Narrative at this year's Telstra Awards. There journey is inspirational.
We just had to share!

Get your application in!

The ASLITA Interpreters in Educational Settings Committee (IES) is delighted to announce this sponsorship opportunity for two ASLITA members, currently working as Educational Interpreters, to attend ANC in Adelaide in September 🚀
👑 Each sponsorship covers full early-bird conference registration, including the social event (total value $825)
🗳️ Don’t delay, to find out more and apply for this opportunity visit: https://forms.gle/6eUGQwkR378R93CZ8.

*Applications close Friday 28th July 5:00pm (AEST)*

Paul has made finalist again in the Heart of Health and Disability Awards! Thank you to the person that nominated Paul for Support Coordinator of the Year for 2024. The Heart of Health and Disability Awards is dedicated to celebrating excellence, innovation, and dedication in health and disability. Paul's nomination is a testament to our teams' remarkable achievements and the positive impact we have made on the lives of others.

In Adelaide, there's a new group for men to hang out together.

The group's costs are paid for by NDIS. This means they'll take care of things like interpreters, supplies, and stuff you need for the activities.

Sometimes, you might have to pay a bit extra for some things, depending on what the group is doing.

The next fun thing is going to the Zoo on June 20, 2024!

"🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

At Communication eXtra, we proudly stand with the LGBTQ+ community in celebrating love, diversity, and equality. This Pride Month, we want to reaffirm that everyone is welcome here, just as they are.

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Love is love, and we celebrate the beautiful spectrum of identities that make our community vibrant and strong.

As allies and supporters, we pledge to continue advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, both within our business and beyond. Let's spread love, acceptance, and pride everywhere we go! 🌈 "

Today Communication Extra turns 4. What a 4 years it has been.

Starting in 2020 with just 2 staff we have grown to each State and Territory and now have clients all over Australia.

We continue to grow and are thankful for everyone that has been part of our 4 year journey so far!

We would live to acknowledge the clients that have nominated us for our excellence in what we do.

Here is Emma Memma singing the song to us!

https://youtu.be/-5oQHo7OoAc

A great course by terrific people!

Today marks the start of reconciliation week.

Every year, National Reconciliation Week is celebrated.

It is a time dedicated to building positive, respectful relationships between Australians and celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' culture.

During this week we will spend time,
🌟 Teach people about the history of Australia and why we celebrate National Reconciliation Week.
🌟Listen to music that was made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
🌟 Celebrate art made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
🌟 Learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

This ties in with our Companies Reconciliation Plan and our support of building stronger relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples'

Today, on National Sorry Day, we pause to acknowledge and reflect upon the painful legacy of the past, particularly the mistreatment and injustices suffered by the Indigenous peoples of Australia. We remember and honor the Stolen Generations, whose lives were forever altered by policies that sought to forcibly remove Indigenous children from their families and communities.

As we reflect on this day, let us also commit to working towards reconciliation, healing, and justice. Let's strive to create a future where all Australians, regardless of background, can thrive in a society built on respect, understanding, and equality. Together, we can learn from the past, embrace the present, and shape a better tomorrow.


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Deafblind Victoria

Celebrate Deafblind Awareness Week 2024 with
a special Deafblind World Workshop:

Connecting in the Deafblind Community
June 29, 2024

Deafblind Victoria presents the first training workshop for 2024, run by people who are deafblind to raise awareness among the Auslan signing community.

The workshop welcomes Deaf, hard of hearing, hearing, CODA, Auslan learners, Auslan teachers, Auslan friends and more.

Topics include: integrating live activities, deafblind communication, technology, barriers & access, guiding demonstrations and more.

Date: Saturday, 29th June 2024

Time: 10am to 1pm (arrive at 9:30am to register, pay, and receive hand out materials)

Auslan interpreters and morning tea will be provided

Venue: Level 4, Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane Melbourne

Limit: 40 participants

RSVP: [email protected] by Thursday, 20th June
Please include your communication preferences and role in your RSVP

Cost: $25 full price, $15 concession. Pay on the day with cash or bank transfer before the workshop

Any questions? Please feel free to email them on [email protected]

DBV are looking forward to welcoming you to this workshop.

The view today is outstanding at our Melbourne office!

Lest we forget

Get in contact with us if you want Deaf Chef Ross to help with improving your health!

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Did you know...
Your diet can affect your risk of depression?

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Join us for our Let’s Chat series, where we dive into crucial topics with 🗣️✨

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Event Dates:
Language Deprivation: April 22nd
Cognitive Development: April 29th 🕢 Time: 7:30 - 8:30 pm

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Presented by: 🏠 Hosted by PODC, with Suzie Robertson (President)

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Topics: We’ll explore Language Deprivation and Cognitive Development, vital discussions led by Dr. O’Reilly.

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Online: Zoom platform 🔗 Registration Link: bit.ly/LetsChataboutLanguage
(Registration closes April 22nd, 12pm)

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Accessibility: Auslan Interpreter provided, with Live Transcribe.

Don’t
miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and engage in meaningful conversations. Register now and mark your calendars! 📅🔊

🌟 Saying farewell to Laura! 🌟

We said goodbye to Laura yesterday as she embarks on new challenges. She was an integral part of our team, and her commitment and positivity left a memorable mark. We'll miss her greatly, but we wish her success and joy in her new role. Farewell, Laura!

Hi all,

We are seeking independent Support Workers in the Parramatta area of Sydney, for us to refer to our Sydney clients, as we do not employ Support Workers.

Support Workers need to meet following minimum requirements:

- Fluency in Auslan
- Have a business system in place e.g. ABN, invoicing.
- Have an NDIS Worker clearance
- A car, a clean driver's licence, and appropriate insurance

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are interested.

Many thanks.

We are hiring!

We are seeking a Melbourne-based Senior Support Coordinator to join our busy team. This specific role is to work with our growing number of clients who are hard of hearing, or have a disability that affects their communication such as: Visual Impairment, ASD, ID, CP and so-on.

The successful applicant will be required to go to Adelaide for a week at our expense for induction and training. Afterwards, there is an expectation of further interstate travel as well.

The role is flexible and is mainly office-based but there will be opportunities to work from home or elsewhere.

This role is advertised in Seek and Indeed, so please apply from there, Here is the Seek advertisement:

www.seek.com.au

Communication Extra is happy to announce that our Principal Support Coordinator and Director Paul Bartlett has been nominated as Support Coordinator of the Year in the Heart of Health and Disability Awards 2024.

When a grateful client sends the office flowers because the work we do really made a difference for them.

Todday is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). It is a global awareness day to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.


Click the link below to discover ways you can support raising awareness.

https://lnkd.in/eF5m8US