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Josh and Dean enjoyed the last of the Autumn sunny days exploring down at the pier. Great selfie guys!

Want to check out travel adventures and explore accessibility at some of our favourite holiday destinations like Cairns and Bali? Shane Hryhorec shares his tips on travel, accommodation and more! Visit his YouTube page Let’s WHEEL AROUND THE WORLD page or his page here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1640155630100556

Adventures in Cairns What a fun adventure Cairns has been! Exploring Green Island, taking the Skyrail to Kuranda, and visiting Paronella Park has been an incredible experience. I...

July is Disability Pride month, and while it is not widely celebrated here in Australia, it is certainly significant in what it represents for people living with disabilities. Learn more about Disability Pride month below:

What is Disability Pride Month and Why Does it Matter? | Carer Solutions July is Disability Pride month, and while it is not widely celebrated here in Australia, it is certainly significant in what it represents for people living with disabilities.

Meet Sarah, she is currently studying paramedicine. We admire Sarah's dedication to her role as one of our support workers, her genuine care, and empathetic nature. Her passion for caregiving and compassionate approach shows a deep understanding of others' needs.

Arcade game night! We love visiting General Public, it provides a combination of accessibility, entertainment and social interaction. A bonus when you win a prize too!

Autism Connect is a free, national autism helpline, providing independent and expert information over phone, email and webchat.

It supports Autistic people, their families and carers, health professionals, researchers, teachers, employers and the broader community. Autism Connect is open 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. 1300 308 699 https://www.amaze.org.au/autismconnect/

Nat and Deb enjoyed a lovely day at the Botanical Gardens in Berwick. They went duck watching and relaxed on a beautiful Autumn Day.

Coming soon to Seaford are these newly built High Physical Support SDA villas. You can go and check them our for yourself today at their open home event today from 10am - 12pm. Check out more details here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/seaford-open-home-specialist-disability-accommodation-sda-tickets-907345042447?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

We thank our team for going above and beyond to make a difference. It's what makes the Complete Carers Co team so special.

This weekend on Saturday 29th June, the National Gallery of Victoria is holding a relaxed session for the Pharaoh exhibition. Pharaoh is a landmark exhibition that celebrates three thousand years of ancient Egyptian art and culture. Relaxed sessions are an opportunity for visitors who could benefit from a quieter Gallery experience to access NGV exhibitions with fewer people and reduced sensory stimuli. This may include people with autism, disability, dementia or chronic illness conditions. All ages are welcome.
Visit: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/program/relaxed-morning-pharaoh/

Communication disability is sometimes called an invisible disability. It is not always obvious to others when a person experiences barriers in communication. The impacts of communication disability are not always understood by the broader community. The Communication Hub website provides:

-A range of fact sheets about various conditions and illnesses that impact communication
-Real life stories of people living well with communication difficulties
-Lots of information on how to support communication improvement
-Some suggestions on how to build communication supports into your NDIS package
-A list of websites where you can find accurate, trustworthy, quality information and support more specific to your situation
And a lot more!
Learn more here: https://communicationhub.com.au/

This Wednesday 26th of June, Rossdale Golf course in Aspendale are holding an Inclusive Golf Clinic between 10-11am.
Empower Golf Australia is hosting Come and Try Golf Clinics at Rossdale Golf Club. They are an ideal way to introduce new people living with a disability to golf for the first time, or to reintroduce former players to the game they love after accident or illness.
Players of all abilities will have the opportunity to try golf. Your ticket includes ball and club hire, expert tuition from two of Australia's most respected disability golf professionals Michael Moore and Kristoff Soliven.

The clinic runs for 1 hour, so that includes plenty of time to relax and chat to the other players. To book a spot visit the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/come-and-try-golf-rossdale-golf-club-vic-26-june-2024-tickets-813708884177?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Do you know being a support worker is one of the most rewarding jobs one can have? Would you like to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need? No matter your skillset or experience, talk to us about starting a rewarding career as a support worker: Email: [email protected] Phone: 8752 4255

This helpful app called Raising Healthy Minds was co-designed with parents and mental health experts to support children's social and emotional wellbeing. Learn more here:
https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/raising-healthy-minds-child-mental-health

Today is Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Day. Each year, MND associations across the globe mark the 21st of June as a special day of recognition, acknowledging the impact that MND has on people around the world.
Learn more from MND Victoria here: https://www.mnd.org.au/raise-awareness

Ever wondered what it's like to experience Sensory Overload?
Dana, Luis, Rosie and Chris discuss what sensory stimuli they find challenging and what it's like to experience sensory overload. Watch two videos at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4itIAAG6l8A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWPL3QPD4p

The Complete Carers Co team provide a variety of services for a wide range of clients. All our support services are personalised for your individual needs and provided by our experienced and caring team. To learn more about our services call us on 8752 4255 or learn more by visiting our website at https://www.completecarersco.com.au/servicescompletecarersco

Autism Awareness Australia discuss navigating fussy eating for Autistic children. Watch the video here: https://www.autismawareness.com.au/events/navigating-fussy-eating-with-autistic-children

What's better on a cold day than hot chips at the beach and feeding the seagulls! What is your favourite item to order from your local fish and chip shop?

Harley had an amazing experience visiting the Moorabbin Airport Museum. This museum provides public access to a number of aircraft on display, allowing visitors to interact and to experience life as a Military, Naval or Civilian pilot.

Did you know the City of Melbourne Libraries offer free delivery of library material, to people living in the City of Melbourne, who are unable to visit their local library. You are able to receive the service if you cannot physically visit the library yourself because of illness, frailty or disability, and have no one in your household to visit the library for you. Contact: [email protected]

To see if you're eligible for this service visit: https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/community/libraries/borrowing-renewing/Pages/home-library.aspx

Starting tonight, Lightscape (the immersive Melbourne hit) returns to transform Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Visitors to Lightscape make their way along a winding trail through Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne’s landscape, awash in artistic lighting design. Along the way, you'll encounter large lighting sculptures, colourful lighting effects and an accompanying soundscape. https://www.lightscapeaustralia.com/city/melbourne.html

Looking to get outside next Thursday? FishAbility are holding a session on Thursday 20th June at 12pm in Carrum. Sessions are part of an inclusive program FREE to Victorians living with a disability.

Supported by Fishcare Victoria staff and volunteers, all fishing gear is provided, including adaptive options to suit specific physical needs.

They do request that support workers accompany all participants, and play an active role in the overall well-being of the individual throughout the session. Be sure to book quickly as sessions often book out. To check availability or reserve your spot visit the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fishability-by-fishcare-disability-friendly-fishing-at-carrum-tickets-893455869557?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Did you know that decreased sound tolerance is estimated to affect up to 70% of autistic people? Noise-cancelling audio devices use a built-in microphone to analyse the ambient sound waves around you and generate the opposite sound waves to reduce surrounding sound. They may block out background noise and provide the ultimate sound experience, helping people concentrate and focus better. Learn more here: https://www.livingonthespectrum.com/health-and-wellbeing/noise-cancelling-headphones/

If you're looking for work and live in Mornington, the friendly team in the Mornington Peninsula may be able to help you! They've helped over 10,000 job seekers get work ready through Disability Employment Services (DES) and are one of Australia’s leading providers.
If you are eligible for DES, register with CoAct / BUSY Ability and they can support you to get job ready:

Register your interest at the link below: https://des.me.coact.org.au/BUSY-ability-Peninsula?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=DES+%7C+ESA+%7C+Peninsula+VIC+%7C+BUSY+Ability&utm_adgroup=Disability+Employment+Services&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3tCyBhDBARIsAEY0XNnGhF9_U4f4DfgkHC-N5hzThVlXUBr_FxoVdFdQ5rw7l9d9VZGfdU0aAiITEALw_wcB

We love when our support workers and clients visit our head office. Pictured here is Alexa, Paije and Rohan enjoying some music trivia.

Pretty special moment for Rohan! Great photo!

For people restricted by disability, smart home disability technology can help enable them to do things they possibly couldn’t do before. Your Smartlife is enhancing the Independence of People with Disability. Learn more about their services here: https://www.yoursmartlife.com.au/ndis-assistive-smart-home-automation?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3tCyBhDBARIsAEY0XNkhH2uQcjpZv7s6jfY1xDgwwGd6Rnl-zxiPUcUUOXuY6NicPdEmN7saAl_wEALw_wcB

Tourette.org.au states "to be considered as having TS one has to have had 2 or more motor tics and at least 1 vocal tic for a period of 12 months or more". Information and guidance on how to support parents and families can be found here: https://tourette.org.au/Parents-&-Families